Perth, Australia: innovation profile

Perth is number 392 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 12. It is home to 9 R&D labs, 1 startup and 1 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• South32 Limited (#1144)

Startups

• Grafa

R&D labs

Australian National University, CSIRO, Government of Western Australia, Mineral Exploration Cooperative Research Centre, Murdoch University, Murdoch University, National Drug Research Institute, Perth Exoplanet Survey Telescope Observatory, Perth Observatory.