Some opinions about my new home: Perth in Western Australia
missyCola @ 1:26 pm Kategorie: Perth & Well-informedI found this discussion online that started with the following question
If Perth is so great why do so many people leave?
and thought I share the answers with you. I am not leaving but moving to Perth and was curious what people generally think of living in Perth.
Here some quoted answers (that might interest you as well; or at least my aussie-hon):
My guess - isolation. Once you leave, it soo hard to live that far away from anything else ever again.
Hmm alot of people who leave return within a few years though…
There is much more people coming in than going out… check the real estate prices!
it depends on what stage of your life you are in. Perth is a fantastic place to be a kid or to raise a young family, but when you are in your early 20’s it’s better to be in a place with a bit of a buzz.
I have to leave it to appreciate the beauty and lifestyle.
People are moving here for a better lifestyle and standard of living, not leaving.
I consider Perth the “Safe Haven”. We leave Perth to explore the world, and to discover what is really out there. Being here we become complacent. That is why we need to be out of Perth to fully appreciate what it is really worth.
I left Perth 9 years ago…(…)But now that i’m back here in Perth, I love it. It’s more touristic than it has even been, the place is continually under construction, and the weather is … brilliant, even now in winter.
The media in australia, not just perth, is very, very backward. So if you wanna get as far as you can in that industry you will eventually have to leave. Sad cos i love perth more than any city i have been too. It is so relaxed and you can have a great life with little stress.
I think you have to leave to realise how good it really is! Brunch at the beast, weekend down south, wine in the valley…I should be in advertising!! After 2 years away I can’t wait to get back there - Viva Perth!!!
Beautiful city but felt isolated and that it lacked a buzz. Got abit samey after a while. Freo and Subi were pretty lively.(…)So glad to have experienced Perth for 5 years, my children were born there too. It will always be a special place.
Am a Perthie born and raised here but am sorry to say am leaving for Melbourne as Perth is a bit too small for big ole me… who wants adventure and cheap living!!! Perth is a rich state now.. only the wealthy can afford to live here…
I’ve just come back after being away for two years travelling and I’m still amazed of the high praises Perth does get from travellers from all across the world. I can understand the attraction - beautiful beaches & scenery, genuine people, relaxed lifestyles and attitudes. In terms of growth, I think you’ll find perth is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia. Overall the local economy is flourishing, and there are tonnes of jobs around (…) There is alot to be seen outside of Perth whether be overseas or interstate. I do want stay long-term outside of Perth but in the end i think i will always come back.
Yup… isolation… i guess everyone has to travel and see the world (or the rest of Australia) at some point in their lives.. just i got stuck out here (London) since it became too expensive to own a place in Perth!
I’m originally from Sydney, but have lived in Brisbane, and NZ and now here in Perth since Dec 2005, and think it’s a great place to live, there’s so much to do here - sometimes hidden.
People might leave b/c of : some attitudes of people, or they might feel isolated. …when we lived in Wellington, NZ, we felt much more isolated there than we do here. Here we dont feel isolated at all - everything’s here, I’m sure it was some close minded easterner who made that up. Plus we are closer to Africa and the rest of the world than you are if you live in Sydney…trust me and I’m from there. There’s definitely something special about Perth, we spend most weekends out on the swan river, fremantle etc on the small boat that we bought plus I guess an added bonus is the pay here is really good - better than the East on both counts. Perth rocks!
I love how laid back we all are and that we don’t have sunday trading everywhere. More time to spend with friends/ family.
Id move back away from the uk tomorrow if i could! but cant, not until i get my qualifications to gain enough visa points!! The city is so clean and refreshing to visit, the suburbs are nice and open with parks etc. Plus the weather is unbeatable!
It’s all relative I think, Perth is somewhere to be a kid or a parent but in the middle you really need to get out and bring some outside ideas back to the place.
Perth is a fantastic place but it feels very different after 4 years away. Actually quite expensive by world standards (ignoring currency exchange rates). Definitely feels very clicky (but I’m sure it always was). Service in restaurants and cafes is poor. Property prices are amazing for what you get.
But Perth will always have beautiful beaches, blue sky and terrific weather. It will also have BBQs on a Sunday afternoon, sessions at the local pub, miles and miles of cycle paths and, actually, to disagree with an earlier post, excellent public transportation for a city that is very geographically spread out.
i came here 11yrs ago and thought, “very cheap..could make a go of it here”…well never did have the opportunity and now the prices are the same as sydney!!
I think Perth has several major weaknesses at present; lack of affordable housing (prices are overinflated because of a boom), lack of a vibrant arts scene, inflexible shopping and trading hours, rigid local governments (particularly the Perth Council who seem to keep making stupid decisions) and also extreme geographical isolation. Compared to Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and perhaps also Brisbane, Perth also no doubt lags behind in overall economic strength, cultural vibrancy, connectivity to the global economy, innovation, education, and competitiveness. Our main strengths are a good climate, very strong economy and good prospects for growth. Perth could become a lot more than what it is now.
I left Perth in 1990 and have lived in the UK since then. Why did I leave? To experience the wider world. (…) Ok I would miss London / Europe, can’t deny it. But the healthy, clean, open life in Perth can’t be beat and I know my kids (who are still young) won’t find a better place to grow up in. Believe me there is a lot of people here wished they lived there.
sometimes Perth can be boring and limited if you r comming from a busy life style you will never get use to it…
i am currently overseas living and working in europe. i like living overseas its cool to meet new people and experience different cultures but theres not a day that goes by taht i would ever not call perth home. ill always go back.
Perth has many good points, but there are a number of problems, some of which are growing. Housing affordability and creaking infrastructure are the critical ones at the moment, especially as the population is growing very fast as people move to try and take advantage of the boom. Another disturbing trend for me is also the growing inequality; for those benefiting from the boom, these are good times, but low income earners, pensioners, and those in non-mining sector jobs are certainly feeling the pinch from rising costs and inflation.
I’m French and I arrived in Melbourne 1,5 years ago. I moveD to Perth 3 months ago. I don’t really know how people manage several things:
- all the city is closed at 5pm! we can’t buy anything. It opens at 9am.
- there are not enough shopping centers.
- The markets opened at 9h. Too late. At 10h, it’s already overcrowded.
- Moreover, the different suburbs don’t have a street with some shops. If there are … they close early.
- we think we loose too much time on road and transports to find everything. I agree with the fact that Perth doesn’t have enough services. The population grows fast. The services have to follow this increase.
- I think the house prices are crazy.
- the prices of food and products are more expensive than in Melbourne.
Honestly I’m disappointed. People in Melbourne described Perth like a paradise. I agree for the landscapes and the beaches, the weather, the colors everywhere. But life is more complicated. I like Melbourne because it’s a bit like Europe without the disadvantages. Eventually, I really love Perth for Holidays! It’s amazing.
Ooooo… I left because I’m an IDIOT. 
But I’m working on moving back, especially after having a 9-month winter (snow on the ground, below freezing) last year in the mountains in Canada. Perth’s food, the beaches, the weather are so amazing. Lots of people leave and then come back. Perth is only boring for 20-somethings compared to places like Sydney and Melbourne, it’s not dull in the slightest compared to my home town! It’s really expensive though…
[i am not liable for any spelling mistakes that the authors above made. peeps, as i said, it is all (1:1) quoted! :–p]
Well, we will see how Perth will be four years later since we have lived there.
I know for sure that I loved Perth much more than Sydney or Melbourne in terms of climate, people, living costs, (sourrounding) nature, and the general (daily) lifestyle. I also loved the very laid-back feeling of life. It really calmes you (me) down. *wink-wink*
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