Moving to WA from interstate: a checklist
The practical tasks to tick off when you move to Western Australia.
Moving states involves a few admin tasks. Here’s a checklist.
- Transfer your vehicle registration to WA within the required timeframe. Check with the WA Department of Transport.
- Update your driver’s licence to a WA licence.
- Register with a local GP.
- Update your address with the ATO, Medicare, banks and insurers.
- Enrol children in school.
- Update your electoral enrolment.
- Organise utilities and NBN.
- Check pet rules for travel and registration with the Shire.
Check the details Requirements change, so check current rules with the relevant WA departments.
Explore the location
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Common questions
Do I need to transfer my car registration?
Yes. Check the timeframe with the WA Department of Transport.
Questions? Talk to Terry.
Ask about lots, the contract, building or visiting and Terry will call you back.
- $10,000 deposit secures your lot
- Nothing more to pay until settlement in mid-2027
- Construction commences October
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