The Australasian bid, centred on the virtually unpopulated Shire of Murchison, in Western Australia, scored better for radio quietness (important to prevent interference) , and on non-scientific factors such as political stability and the quality of the working environment.

澳大拉西亚承建部分核心位于澳大利亚西部默奇森郡的无人区，该地的电磁场十分静默（对抗干扰十分重要），另外此地还有政治稳定、工作环境质量高等科学以外优势。