Founded in 1829 and not officially a part of Australia until 1900, Perth has developed largely on a course of its own. The beach-lined metropolitan area has a population of around two million, and one vital challenge: urban water scarcity. Perth has historically enjoyed a Mediterranean climate...
Why does Australia have problems with water?
All water utilities across Australia struggle with increased population growth...
Why is Perth so dry?
MOST of Western Australia is really dry because there is very little rainfall, however if you go down south to the bottom of WA you will find areas that get almost 1300mm of rainfall every year which is far above the 900mm world average.
Is Australia water rich or poor?
Countries with large rivers, such as the Amazon River in Brazil, and those with high rainfall, such as Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, can be thought of as being 'water rich'. Other countries, including Australia, can be considered to be 'water poor'.
Does Australia have a water problem?
Australia's climate and landscape, coupled with the demands of agriculture and a growing urban population, can make water supply a difficult matter. Northern Australia has significant water resources but these are not easy to capture and store.
What is the driest continent
Apart from Antarctica, Australia is the driest continent in the world. About 35 per cent of the continent receives so little rain, it is effectively desert. In total, 70 per cent of the mainland receives less than 500 mm of rain annually, which classes it as arid, or semi-arid.
