Comparison · Brisbane vs Perth · Australia
Brisbane vs Perth
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Brisbane for Brisbane River and CityCats and South Bank; choose Perth for Kings Park, Rottnest Island and quokkas and beaches. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 3,606 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 3,606 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Brisbane
- April–June and August–October
- Best time for Perth
- March–April and September–November
Side by side
| Brisbane | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Known for | Brisbane River and CityCats, South Bank and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary | Kings Park, Rottnest Island and quokkas and Cottesloe Beach |
| Best time to visit | April–June and August–October | March–April and September–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $150–$260 | $150–$270 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | January, 30°C (86°F) | February, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | June, 22°C (72°F) | July, 18°C (64°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 11 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | Cottesloe Beach |
| Airports | BNE | PER |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Brisbane for…
Brisbane River and CityCats and South Bank. Brisbane, Meanjin, winds along a looping river in southeast Queensland, with a compact CBD on one bend and the South Bank cultural precinct facing it across the water. CityCat ferries link riverside neighbourhoods from New Farm to the University of…
Choose Perth for…
Kings Park, Rottnest Island and quokkas and beaches. Perth, Boorloo to the Whadjuk Noongar people, sits on the broad Swan River a few kilometres from the Indian Ocean, and is one of the sunniest state capitals in Australia. The CBD and Elizabeth Quay face the river, Kings Park's bushland and botanic garden…
Top sights compared
| # | Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bank Parklands and Streets Beach | Kings Park and Botanic Garden |
| 2 | Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) | Fremantle Prison |
| 3 | Queensland Art Gallery | Cottesloe Beach |
| 4 | Queensland Museum Kurilpa | Elizabeth Quay and the Bell Tower |
| 5 | Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary | WA Museum Boola Bardip |
Food compared
| Brisbane | Perth |
|---|---|
| Moreton Bay bugs | Western rock lobster |
| Mud crab | Chilli mussels |
| Tropical fruit | Fish and chips at Fremantle |
| Lamington | WA dhufish |
Which is cheaper?
Brisbane and Perth cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $150–$260 in Brisbane and $150–$270 in Perth (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Brisbane on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 3,606 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 10 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Brisbane or Perth cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $150–$260 in Brisbane and $150–$270 in Perth (estimates).
+Is Brisbane or Perth better for a first trip?
Pick Brisbane for Brisbane River and CityCats and South Bank, or Perth for Kings Park, Rottnest Island and quokkas and beaches.
+How far is Brisbane from Perth?
About 3,606 km in a straight line.