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	Wa has had a mining boom since1894 till now
	How to move from Sydney to Perth without anyone helping with transition?
	Perth cannot overtake Brisbane/SEQ in population figures...IMPOSIIBLE! Further, Brisbane holds approx 49/50% of Qld's total population in other words, it's got life and opportunity across the state, Perth holds approx 80/81% of WA's total population, meaning, it's got very limited appeal to people as a destination, outside of the greater Pert area. The greater Brisbane area alone includes the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Australia's largest (non planned) inland city, Toowoomba! Those combined areas alone today, will be greater than WA's population for generations to come!https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/population-projections-australia/2022-base-2071
	DO NOT DO IT. Limited jobs. No police, not enough health care, not enough education. Go to Victoria, NSW or Qland. You are NOT WELCOME IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA,we are full, go away.
	Australia need import fruits and veggies from Indonesia or other’s countries close by. Make cheaper living for Australian.
	boring, cant finish the video
	Thanks for the video....in the process of going there to find a home. Your video just helped me get over any dwindling reservations I had. We are moving for the lifestyle including the beaches and the proximity to Asia.
	It's not just Perth. From the tip of northern WA to the Nullabor. Such diversity that no other state has. Yes, it is big. One-third of Australia. WA is nestled on the shore of the Indian Ocean a new budding economic zone. Good summers not so cold winters and a time zone that is in contact with a large population of the world. Yes, full of resources the future of Australia lies in WA and we have plenty of room to expand.WA is not just a big state, but could easily be the country of Western Australia. There are many in WA who think that's possible.
	Great advice and info. Im at visa check stage for a job in Perth and would be coming over with my wife and two young daughters. Glad to hear its good for families. We visited a few years back before we had children and loved it. Need to do more research now but your video has definitely helped us!
	Honestly, would be worth going there just to meet a girl who lights up like this when talking about "cant wait to have children". I think I just made up my mind.
	Does Perth have a tram yet ?
	Perth really should make a tourist attraction of its CBD which is COMPLETELY DESERTED out of business hours. It's not even dangerous like USA cities- it is just bereft of life.It is not underrated. It is not really there to rate.
	u look cute and pretty wanna be friends?
	The Mrs and I are moving to Perth from NSW within 2 months. Can't wait
	Don't come here where full...
	Thank you for this video
	I live in Dullsville, aka Perth. If you are an outdoors person it is the greatest city in the world. Hiking, beaches, parks, the whole shooting match. But its not a state of excitement.
	yes Perth is the best city
	Onya toots! Suck it up Melbourne!
	My son and his family went to live in perth in 2010 and still lives there,,they love it,,they aren’t coming back,,
	Hi.. new here. We are looking to move over to Perth.. we left uk 15 years ago. Trying to get around oz spend couple years in each place, i just dont know where to put down roots... we are in our 50s.. but young 50s .. we want safe areas, cafes, restaurants.. parks, for walking doggies.. 15 mins from a beach.Renting to start with.. help much appreciated thanks
	Me and my partner are flying to Perth this month to check it out. We just did Queensland and we now have to check WA out. Definitely excited visit and feel like everything I’ve listened to and read on my research, perth looks like a winner on paper. Appreciate the video.
	Thanks for the vid. I just realised it’s winter here in Perth right now and I’m laying on the tiles on my back patio because it’s a bright blue sky with sun! So relaxing! Yes, Perth has some shortcomings, but on the whole a safe and relaxing place to live.
	I am SO CONFUSED on how you are straight in the video but the drawers/cabinet behind you is slopy...
	I've lived in Perth most of my life and it's a good place to live but it was a thousand times better back in the 1970s.
	The cycle ways are great in Perth you could cycle for miles without getting involved with cars ,
	Great video! .. is there anyone out there who could help me please ? I’m living in south wales I’m 30 years old, and looking to come out to Perth on a working holiday, and if I like it (I’m sure I will ) I’d like to live there full time one day. Could anyone help me with a job ? Or accommodation? Or even know anyone who could help me out ? Cheers
	I love my city of Perth. Best beaches in the world. Thing is though, there is hardly anywhere to rent. Be careful and plan well.
	Perth is truly incredible! Agreed.
	I was born in Perth and I live in Victoria. Enough said.
	WA has cheaper electricity, gas and water and absolutely no toll roads which are outrageous.
	Thanks for this video - it gives good vibes to move ...
	Perth is not going to be the 3rd largest city in Australia...certainly not in the next 5yrs...in fact, likely never, Brisbane is the the fastest growing city in the nation.
	My wife is from Cornwell UK and iam born & bred in Perth. She has travelled extensively but idolises Perth & our lifestyle and she could never return to the UK as now hates the cold weather.We live Nth of the river not far from Hillarys marina and have a nice house, swimming pool, 4WD, caravan etc but most of all she loves us Aussie blokes and our chilled out attitude to life and our wicked sense of humour which is why she married me - haha. People say Perth is too small but that is good as its makes it easy with traffic to get around and we want to keep it that way.What people don't realise is WA is the 2nd largest State in the world covering some 2.6million sqKm and some 13,000kms of coastline so it not all about Perth city as to our lifestyle and we often get away for weekends etc up and down the coast
	I found your video because thinking to move to Perth from Dubai for a laidback lifestyle…. Hopefully there are a lot of works out there lol
	From someone who lived there for 9 years ..don’t go , boring as hell except for those who have never left the place … to them it’s the centre of the universe
	I love Perth we lived here for 40+ years. I don't know why people from the East coast like to bag Perth. Of course Perth is quieter place than Sydney and Melbourne. People visit Perth for the quieter and laid back life style - I don't know why East Coast people have carry the same expectation when they visit perth. Enjoy the city for what it is. Perth is different . WA is cashed up. Our poor cousins in Melbourne and Sydney who are deficit. With money our state will grow and you will see massive changes to the city and state. WA carries a third of Australia's National GDP. Face it Australia can't survive without WA. and we only have 10% of the population living here. We do all the hard work so the rest of Australia can live in financial comfort.
	If your there im happy where i am thanks !
	So many of these reasons u have given to live in Perth, are not Perth, they r WA.Perth as a city is not overly wealthy, WA is yes but ur giving reasons to live in Perth..WA is massive 1/3 of Australia and a lot of which is not easily accessible - down south yes but up north not unless ur on that big money!I lived there 20 years and have never been to Broome but I’ve been to 38 countries and lived in 4 Australian states..Barely any direct international flights from Perth - I am a travel agent so this is 100% fact - Qantas was very smart to finally put on the direct flight to London given the ‘British takeover of Perth’ Cost of living with re to housing and rent is generally cheaper yes, but day to day costs like food and entertainment, petrol - Melbourne is much cheaper. My family and friends still living there don’t believe it until the come here and see it for themselves - my sister got so excited when she ‘found’ sushi for $2.50 when it’s $7 in Perth - until I told her that was the standard price herePerth is for chilling on the beach - which I still rate in the top 10 worldwide but being SOOOO windy (all the time) and wet in winter is not so ideal for much of the year..Perth is way to slow, Sydney way too busy, Melbourne is a perfect happy medium IMO - I’ve also lived in Adelaide and Brisbane which I also found too slow
	We are wanting to move to perth in a few years, how do you cope with leaving friends/family behind? Its the only thing thats hurting me atm xx
	Beaches in Perth are the best within Australia. After visiting beaches like Scarborough or Florence in Perth, one would not be interested in beaches in any other cities in Australia. But security in CBD (especially during the night), job opportunities and salary levels (especially for the young in the second and third industry), business stimulation (the local LGAs seem to be not interested), and capital activity (residential lands are actually smaller mostly 200-400 sqm and more expensive comparing to Brisbane and Adelaide) are BIG problems for Perth. Maybe it is a city good for the retired and families but not so for the young, which is kind of reflected in it's demography - the average age of residents in Perth is going elder and elder these years, similar to Hobart.
	Do Not move to Perth. There are no job’s unless you want to work in the mines. Every thing is more expensive. No infrastructure. 2 police stations for 25 suburbs .
	Top vidéo; thank you Cat. I will be in Perth in january i expect :)
	Australia used to be one Nation, the Covidian era has proved otherwiseWhat makes Perth a better bet is how vast it is. It also has more water within the City than any other city in the World. The produce range in WA is vast. Food is cheap. Bore water is free so home crops are very viable. Tons of cheap housing if you are a savvy sort.
	My family moved from Hobart, Tasmania to Perth, Western Australia. Along time ago & haven’t looked back or regretted either. Great white sandy beaches not over crowded like the Eastern States. The weather is great, plenty of sunshine & houses in Perth are a lot cheaper compared to over east. People over here are a lot more friendly too & laid back. Perth is very easy to get around public transport is very reliable. Melbourne CBD you seemed to get run over, everyone is in a rush. There is a lot of homeless people on the streets of Melbourne, when I first holidaying there, it was a shock to see it almost nearly every where in Melbourne. Melbourne’s parks are lovely very close to the city.Very easy to get around public transport is very reliable
	Will you SHUT UP! Half of our water has to be desalinated. More people coming to Perth means that we all have to pay more for our drinking water, because more of it has to be desalinated.
	I moved to Perth from Glasgow, Scotland in 1988 & have been here ever since. It was mainly laid-back & even a bit sleepy back then, but with the start of the mining boom around 1992 the population has grown immensely. Today (2023) there is a huge HOMELESSNESS problem, & anyone moving here from elsewhere will, unfortunately, have difficulty in finding accommodation.
	I couldn’t disagree more. Perth has no culture and overbearingly hot for a good four-six months of the year which motivates people to stay home. Hence, the city is dead quiet most of the year with no atmosphere. The service in cafes and restaurants is very slow with many bogans around the city which brings a feeling of being unsafe at night. I’m so glad I saw the light and moved from that hideous place in my youth!!
	No thanks......too far away from everything.
	Came last week from Sydney no stress here chill life
	Came last week from Sydney no stress here chill life
	I have lived in many cities all over Australia. Live in Perth now and it’s definitely up there as one of the best.
	Thank you for your video I live 2hrs south of Perth I believe Perth and the south west is one of the best places to live wonderful beaches fairly constant weather patterns and generally most people are friendly, but everyone has their opinions on why they like their states each for own.
	If you haven't lived on the east coast, you can't really say it's the best place, can you? Melbourne has won best city many many times. I've lived in Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and I've traveled all over Australia. Perth or 'Western Australia', would not be my first choice for settling down.
	Hi Cat have brother sister living in Australia last visited in 2010 for family funeral its just beautiful also visited was there in 84 92
	I don't like it at all...
	Here are some characteristics of Perth. Shopping centres are busier in the suburbs than the centre city. The best eating areas tend to be a few km from CBD than actually in it. In winter Perth people tend to not go out as much especially at night. In Perth if cold and wet people cancel going to footy. More likely stay in. Perth is based around the outdoors really, with biking, swimming, hiking, picnics, kayaking... In winter AFL football is very popular with crowds of 40,000 to 55,000 going to AFL footy matches every week. Australian football, watching, playing and talking is an important hub for people to get involved in, like soccer/football in UK. Cricket is also extremely popular for all social groups. So much stuff is organised in Perth in summer because you're almost guaranteed it will never rain from October to March. To May (just before winter in June) you can still swim in the ocean and the weather can be warm. But from June to August it does tend to rain a lot. But you're video is incorrect, in that its still warmer than Adelaide Melbourne and often Sydney. The rain in Perth is really over 3 months and I love the showers and squalls that come through. Very good bus and train network. But most people drive. Despite that road congestion is fine apart from the freeway. The culture in Perth is to replace old architecture with new glass and steel. With the exception of particularly historical areas, houses are generally knocked over with huge modern mansions. In the centre of city a lot of historical building were removed in the 1960s and then a lot of new development and removal green space in 2000s. There is a psyche that Perth is like a country town, so the developers push the agenda that Perth needs to modernise and progress is always good etc. So every 30 years there is a big push to knock over old buildings because we need to be more like other international cities. I think its all contrived by developers. That's why in the city there isn't much historical. Perth Stadium is considered one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world mind you. The beauty in Perth is the river and beaches really. From certain vantage spots its stunningly beautiful. Perth is the longest city in the world. Significant number of Brits in the northern suburbs near Joondalup. South Africans north as well from Duncraig and Darch right up past Joondalup. If you have money move closer in is my advice. Where there are some traditional and classy suburbs. If you have money and want the beach culture then go west of the city where there are large swathes of parkland, incredible beaches and quick access to the city. South West of WA is amazing for beaches, forests, wineries etc... North is great but you have to travel a lot further. Perth has parkland, not too much congestion... what isn't there to like. I recommend it.
	Most of the mining is for iron ore.
	Buying fish and chips, will great white shark and potatoes be available.
	Doing a Greate white shark for dinner, will this be OK in WA
	Being in Lismore for the next flood, maybe WA will be OK
	Hey Cat! How did you get to Perth originally? Was it a WHV? Sorry if I missed it. I think I saw you're now applying for a 190 visa? We're considering a move, but looks like the 190 visa needs us to have Perth job/work experience, which we don't have. Any advice would be appreciated!
	Great video :)
	I’m curious to know if you’ve travelled to any other state in Australia.
	Was in Perth with my wife and daughter in January visiting family and we loved it that much we're now in the process of moving over from Scotland
	Just go visit Sydney and see for yourself. Perth is like a town compared to it.
	The prick of a premiere keeps most people away
	South Australia has easily accessible beaches to the city too. Lots of suburbs along the coastline, it also has a beautiful river through the middle as do many other cities in Australia. You're right about the parks....Perth is fabulous with their urban design . Good family city and the lifestyle is great...their transport system is easy to navigate too, the train down to Mandurah and Into the suburbs is great. I've got to disagree about the friendliness of which you speak . By far the worst service of any state I've been to. Great video though. Also, I must say I find the most beautiful beaches though to be on the east coast...there's nothing like rainforest down to the water for me, but it's all subjective. Great video again Cat.
	Hi Cat, I am new to the channel. I have a job offer in Perth. I am near Brighton in the UK, which is a hip and happening place. I have emigrated to Tasmania, Hobart before through a sponsored visa and for various reasons, mostly the job and employer I came back after 3 months. I learnt a lot about myself and Australia. It is nice but not the utopia I had dreamed off. This time around the job is exactly what I do in the UK, the Oz company is tiny but the three owners are far more support and friendly than my last experience. I am struggling with the question do I stick in Brighton (UK) area and do up my house and live life without a challenge at work or do I go to Perth and really try very hard to integrate and be confident in the new job. My only real hesitation I guess is giving up my great and comfortable job in the UK for the unknown....
	It’s not about Perth. It’s about the people that live in Perth. That’s the issue.
	Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Perth (lived there from 1977 until 2007), primarily in the northern suburbs. In 2007, I moved to Melbourne having never, ever been to Melbourne. Main things I miss about Perth are the amazing beaches, the south-west (all the way around to Esperance) and up north. But, I found that there wasn't much to do in Perth back then when compared to Melbourne. Hope you continue to enjoy WA and get to travel and experience the state. I had moved to Melbourne due to work opportunities as I found the IT sector wasn't as extensive at the time and the pay was also less. I miss being able to go down south for the weekend and the white sandy beaches along the coast - I still shake my head when people tell me Victoria has awesome beaches (such as St Kilda beach) LOL. Unfortunately, my life is now in Melbourne and I don't think I could move back to Perth.
	Too cold to go to the beach in Melbourne? Last two weeks we've had two four day heatwaves, 40 degrees one day last week. Won't comment on the rest of the time!
	Another great vid on Perth, thanks Cat.A lot of visitors think that Perth is boring because our CBD is rather small and there isn't much in the way of night life but Perth isn't made that way. Our city is very decentralized, with most of what we need popping up around the suburbs in the major shopping centers, food courts, pubs, eateries and restaurants. There's still plenty going, just not in the city. I've always thought that Perth is a city for people who don't need others to see them having fun, to have fun.
	I love Perth CBD and South Perth and Dalkeith. But it's very sparse outside of that central area. It needs another million people to fill out the suburbs and to build better infrastructure in the suburbs. The beaches have no shade or shops - it's like being in the desert at the same time as being on a beach. So you need a car if you want to explore. The water is undrinkable. The river is toxic. It's a good place to make money, save money, and then retire early somewhere else.
	It’s not affordable to live in Perth now thanks to people like you encouraging everyone to move here…massive shortage of housing and prices increasing every month
	As someone that has lived here for 23 years, I can say the beaches wear off pretty quickly and there really is a chronic shortage of interesting day trips to do on weekends. It’s definitely one of the more boring cities in Australia
	I've lived in Perth my entire life (33 yrs) and I love it, and I love hearing your POV. One, because I love when people appreciate Perth and it gets a bit of a bad rap and seen as boring and two, it reminds me of things that I take for granted, like the nature and the beaches as they have always been there for me, and I forget how lucky we are to have them around so close to the CBD
	It's ok as long as you can leave regularly
	I’ve watched videossaying there’s housing crisis in Perth and it’s impossible to find rentals. Also the crimes has increased especially in the city center due to the homeless people situation. What do you think about this? Is it true? Should people be worried before considering to move to Perth?
	More than half of Perth's water is expensively desalinated. Every extra person that moves here, means that more of our water has to be desalinated. I don't like my water bills going up because foreigners come here to drink our water. They crowd up our roads and schools. What made Perth lovely was its low population. Don't come.
	So many Brits in Perth…like my parents
	if you want to work and have a family it's a good place , lots of great weekend holiday spots and of course bali.. that's really what its about there.. some find it a bit boring tho myself included .. love to visit tho
	My guess your in east Perth.
	Been here coming up to 20 years from NW England - it’s changed even the time we’ve been here… great place ‘still’ to bring kids up.Good analysis of Perth Keep up the good videos x
	I hate you guys...please stop promoting Perth, firstly welcome but we don't need everyone coming...just joking, hope you have had a great stay
	Glad to welcome you here, but we have a saying:, 'Live. Love. Leave.' We have WAY too many immigrants here, not enough housing, not enough jobs, and growing homelessness. Come here, spend money, enjoy yourself, then leave. Thank you - Western Australia.
	My partner and I are thinking about moving to Perth, we are both european and live in Sydney since 2y and would love to buy a house and settle down somewhere. Sydney isn't an option obviously due to the housing crisis prices are astronomically high. You can literally buy 4 houses in Perth for the price of 1 in Sydney lol.I personally spent more than 1y in Perth as a backpacker a few years back and loved it.Still trying to convice my partner, I have just sent her this video Great videos guys thank youI've subscribed to the channel. Cheers
	You guys are so positive, you'd fit in anywhere. With your attitude you'll find the best bits of wherever you live. Remember Perth when you are ready to settle down and start a family. We need more energy like yours. Your future kids will thank you.
	Have you guys checked out Esperance? Absolute paradise, beach beaches in Australia
	Thanks guys , Perth is beautiful, born and bred here and it's getting better all the time!!
	A lovely thought , but people are leaving because of the crime , aesthetically t’s beautiful but your car will be stolen & your house will be broken into , Don’t sign a lease for anything until you speak to someone.
	You’re convincing me to move to WA.
	Except you want be able to find a place to rent,
	Try to keep it on the low down peeps
	No thanks, Perth is full of expats.
	Welcome to Noongah Boodjar which in Noongah language means Noongah country... Noongah people are the Aboriginal people of the South West region of WA including Perth... this is the greatest state in Australia And the mining industry that kept WA the only state that unaffected by COVID and businesses losing customers etc however our Premier the head of the state, he lokd down all our borders into WA which also kept the death rate of COVID the lowest in the world
	Deadset... Perth loves Poms! You have the same sense of humour as us, we relate to you, you can laugh at yourself without getting precious... and you have good hearts. Love my pommie mates, truly. Move here, we genuinely appreciate you. :)
	I'm from Perth but live in Adelaide. There's no way in hell that Perth is safer than Adelaide... Perth has way more rough areas in the suburbs than Adelaide has... Everywhere on Midland and Armadale train lines are sketchy, Rockingham and Mandurah sketchy, the northern suburbs like balga and girrawheen are rough and I could go on and on. There's bad spots everywhere you go in Perth. Adelaide your pretty much safe everywhere ya go apart from the far north.Enjoyed watching the video nevertheless I'm not here to argue so good job
	To advocate Perth as the best place is pretty naive, unless you have maybe lived in every capital city for comparison.Never understood this capital city v capital city and state v state in this country....people behave like arch enemies.
	When I email people I always end with "Greetings from paradise!". That says it all. Living here over 36 Years, originally from Vienna, Austria.

Wa has had a mining boom since1894 till now

How to move from Sydney to Perth without anyone helping with transition?

Perth cannot overtake Brisbane/SEQ in population figures...IMPOSIIBLE! Further, Brisbane holds approx 49/50% of Qld's total population in other words, it's got life and opportunity across the state, Perth holds approx 80/81% of WA's total population, meaning, it's got very limited appeal to people as a destination, outside of the greater Pert area. The greater Brisbane area alone includes the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Australia's largest (non planned) inland city, Toowoomba! Those combined areas alone today, will be greater than WA's population for generations to come!https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/population-projections-australia/2022-base-2071

DO NOT DO IT. Limited jobs. No police, not enough health care, not enough education. Go to Victoria, NSW or Qland. You are NOT WELCOME IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA,we are full, go away.

Australia need import fruits and veggies from Indonesia or other’s countries close by. Make cheaper living for Australian.

boring, cant finish the video

Thanks for the video....in the process of going there to find a home. Your video just helped me get over any dwindling reservations I had. We are moving for the lifestyle including the beaches and the proximity to Asia.

It's not just Perth. From the tip of northern WA to the Nullabor. Such diversity that no other state has. Yes, it is big. One-third of Australia. WA is nestled on the shore of the Indian Ocean a new budding economic zone. Good summers not so cold winters and a time zone that is in contact with a large population of the world. Yes, full of resources the future of Australia lies in WA and we have plenty of room to expand.WA is not just a big state, but could easily be the country of Western Australia. There are many in WA who think that's possible.

Great advice and info. Im at visa check stage for a job in Perth and would be coming over with my wife and two young daughters. Glad to hear its good for families. We visited a few years back before we had children and loved it. Need to do more research now but your video has definitely helped us!

Honestly, would be worth going there just to meet a girl who lights up like this when talking about "cant wait to have children". I think I just made up my mind.

Does Perth have a tram yet ?

Perth really should make a tourist attraction of its CBD which is COMPLETELY DESERTED out of business hours. It's not even dangerous like USA cities- it is just bereft of life.It is not underrated. It is not really there to rate.

u look cute and pretty wanna be friends?

The Mrs and I are moving to Perth from NSW within 2 months. Can't wait

Don't come here where full...

Thank you for this video

I live in Dullsville, aka Perth. If you are an outdoors person it is the greatest city in the world. Hiking, beaches, parks, the whole shooting match. But its not a state of excitement.

yes Perth is the best city

Onya toots! Suck it up Melbourne!

My son and his family went to live in perth in 2010 and still lives there,,they love it,,they aren’t coming back,,

Hi.. new here. We are looking to move over to Perth.. we left uk 15 years ago. Trying to get around oz spend couple years in each place, i just dont know where to put down roots... we are in our 50s.. but young 50s .. we want safe areas, cafes, restaurants.. parks, for walking doggies.. 15 mins from a beach.Renting to start with.. help much appreciated thanks

Me and my partner are flying to Perth this month to check it out. We just did Queensland and we now have to check WA out. Definitely excited visit and feel like everything I’ve listened to and read on my research, perth looks like a winner on paper. Appreciate the video.

Thanks for the vid. I just realised it’s winter here in Perth right now and I’m laying on the tiles on my back patio because it’s a bright blue sky with sun! So relaxing! Yes, Perth has some shortcomings, but on the whole a safe and relaxing place to live.

I am SO CONFUSED on how you are straight in the video but the drawers/cabinet behind you is slopy...

I've lived in Perth most of my life and it's a good place to live but it was a thousand times better back in the 1970s.

The cycle ways are great in Perth you could cycle for miles without getting involved with cars ,

Great video! .. is there anyone out there who could help me please ? I’m living in south wales I’m 30 years old, and looking to come out to Perth on a working holiday, and if I like it (I’m sure I will ) I’d like to live there full time one day. Could anyone help me with a job ? Or accommodation? Or even know anyone who could help me out ? Cheers

I love my city of Perth. Best beaches in the world. Thing is though, there is hardly anywhere to rent. Be careful and plan well.

Perth is truly incredible! Agreed.

I was born in Perth and I live in Victoria. Enough said.

WA has cheaper electricity, gas and water and absolutely no toll roads which are outrageous.

Thanks for this video - it gives good vibes to move ...

Perth is not going to be the 3rd largest city in Australia...certainly not in the next 5yrs...in fact, likely never, Brisbane is the the fastest growing city in the nation.

My wife is from Cornwell UK and iam born & bred in Perth. She has travelled extensively but idolises Perth & our lifestyle and she could never return to the UK as now hates the cold weather.We live Nth of the river not far from Hillarys marina and have a nice house, swimming pool, 4WD, caravan etc but most of all she loves us Aussie blokes and our chilled out attitude to life and our wicked sense of humour which is why she married me - haha. People say Perth is too small but that is good as its makes it easy with traffic to get around and we want to keep it that way.What people don't realise is WA is the 2nd largest State in the world covering some 2.6million sqKm and some 13,000kms of coastline so it not all about Perth city as to our lifestyle and we often get away for weekends etc up and down the coast

I found your video because thinking to move to Perth from Dubai for a laidback lifestyle…. Hopefully there are a lot of works out there lol

From someone who lived there for 9 years ..don’t go , boring as hell except for those who have never left the place … to them it’s the centre of the universe

I love Perth we lived here for 40+ years. I don't know why people from the East coast like to bag Perth. Of course Perth is quieter place than Sydney and Melbourne. People visit Perth for the quieter and laid back life style - I don't know why East Coast people have carry the same expectation when they visit perth. Enjoy the city for what it is. Perth is different . WA is cashed up. Our poor cousins in Melbourne and Sydney who are deficit. With money our state will grow and you will see massive changes to the city and state. WA carries a third of Australia's National GDP. Face it Australia can't survive without WA. and we only have 10% of the population living here. We do all the hard work so the rest of Australia can live in financial comfort.

If your there im happy where i am thanks !

So many of these reasons u have given to live in Perth, are not Perth, they r WA.Perth as a city is not overly wealthy, WA is yes but ur giving reasons to live in Perth..WA is massive 1/3 of Australia and a lot of which is not easily accessible - down south yes but up north not unless ur on that big money!I lived there 20 years and have never been to Broome but I’ve been to 38 countries and lived in 4 Australian states..Barely any direct international flights from Perth - I am a travel agent so this is 100% fact - Qantas was very smart to finally put on the direct flight to London given the ‘British takeover of Perth’ Cost of living with re to housing and rent is generally cheaper yes, but day to day costs like food and entertainment, petrol - Melbourne is much cheaper. My family and friends still living there don’t believe it until the come here and see it for themselves - my sister got so excited when she ‘found’ sushi for $2.50 when it’s $7 in Perth - until I told her that was the standard price herePerth is for chilling on the beach - which I still rate in the top 10 worldwide but being SOOOO windy (all the time) and wet in winter is not so ideal for much of the year..Perth is way to slow, Sydney way too busy, Melbourne is a perfect happy medium IMO - I’ve also lived in Adelaide and Brisbane which I also found too slow

We are wanting to move to perth in a few years, how do you cope with leaving friends/family behind? Its the only thing thats hurting me atm xx

Beaches in Perth are the best within Australia. After visiting beaches like Scarborough or Florence in Perth, one would not be interested in beaches in any other cities in Australia. But security in CBD (especially during the night), job opportunities and salary levels (especially for the young in the second and third industry), business stimulation (the local LGAs seem to be not interested), and capital activity (residential lands are actually smaller mostly 200-400 sqm and more expensive comparing to Brisbane and Adelaide) are BIG problems for Perth. Maybe it is a city good for the retired and families but not so for the young, which is kind of reflected in it's demography - the average age of residents in Perth is going elder and elder these years, similar to Hobart.

Do Not move to Perth. There are no job’s unless you want to work in the mines. Every thing is more expensive. No infrastructure. 2 police stations for 25 suburbs .

Top vidéo; thank you Cat. I will be in Perth in january i expect :)

Australia used to be one Nation, the Covidian era has proved otherwiseWhat makes Perth a better bet is how vast it is. It also has more water within the City than any other city in the World. The produce range in WA is vast. Food is cheap. Bore water is free so home crops are very viable. Tons of cheap housing if you are a savvy sort.

My family moved from Hobart, Tasmania to Perth, Western Australia. Along time ago & haven’t looked back or regretted either. Great white sandy beaches not over crowded like the Eastern States. The weather is great, plenty of sunshine & houses in Perth are a lot cheaper compared to over east. People over here are a lot more friendly too & laid back. Perth is very easy to get around public transport is very reliable. Melbourne CBD you seemed to get run over, everyone is in a rush. There is a lot of homeless people on the streets of Melbourne, when I first holidaying there, it was a shock to see it almost nearly every where in Melbourne. Melbourne’s parks are lovely very close to the city.Very easy to get around public transport is very reliable

Will you SHUT UP! Half of our water has to be desalinated. More people coming to Perth means that we all have to pay more for our drinking water, because more of it has to be desalinated.

I moved to Perth from Glasgow, Scotland in 1988 & have been here ever since. It was mainly laid-back & even a bit sleepy back then, but with the start of the mining boom around 1992 the population has grown immensely. Today (2023) there is a huge HOMELESSNESS problem, & anyone moving here from elsewhere will, unfortunately, have difficulty in finding accommodation.

I couldn’t disagree more. Perth has no culture and overbearingly hot for a good four-six months of the year which motivates people to stay home. Hence, the city is dead quiet most of the year with no atmosphere. The service in cafes and restaurants is very slow with many bogans around the city which brings a feeling of being unsafe at night. I’m so glad I saw the light and moved from that hideous place in my youth!!

No thanks......too far away from everything.

Came last week from Sydney no stress here chill life

I have lived in many cities all over Australia. Live in Perth now and it’s definitely up there as one of the best.

Thank you for your video I live 2hrs south of Perth I believe Perth and the south west is one of the best places to live wonderful beaches fairly constant weather patterns and generally most people are friendly, but everyone has their opinions on why they like their states each for own.

If you haven't lived on the east coast, you can't really say it's the best place, can you? Melbourne has won best city many many times. I've lived in Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and I've traveled all over Australia. Perth or 'Western Australia', would not be my first choice for settling down.

Hi Cat have brother sister living in Australia last visited in 2010 for family funeral its just beautiful also visited was there in 84 92

I don't like it at all...

Here are some characteristics of Perth. Shopping centres are busier in the suburbs than the centre city. The best eating areas tend to be a few km from CBD than actually in it. In winter Perth people tend to not go out as much especially at night. In Perth if cold and wet people cancel going to footy. More likely stay in. Perth is based around the outdoors really, with biking, swimming, hiking, picnics, kayaking... In winter AFL football is very popular with crowds of 40,000 to 55,000 going to AFL footy matches every week. Australian football, watching, playing and talking is an important hub for people to get involved in, like soccer/football in UK. Cricket is also extremely popular for all social groups. So much stuff is organised in Perth in summer because you're almost guaranteed it will never rain from October to March. To May (just before winter in June) you can still swim in the ocean and the weather can be warm. But from June to August it does tend to rain a lot. But you're video is incorrect, in that its still warmer than Adelaide Melbourne and often Sydney. The rain in Perth is really over 3 months and I love the showers and squalls that come through. Very good bus and train network. But most people drive. Despite that road congestion is fine apart from the freeway. The culture in Perth is to replace old architecture with new glass and steel. With the exception of particularly historical areas, houses are generally knocked over with huge modern mansions. In the centre of city a lot of historical building were removed in the 1960s and then a lot of new development and removal green space in 2000s. There is a psyche that Perth is like a country town, so the developers push the agenda that Perth needs to modernise and progress is always good etc. So every 30 years there is a big push to knock over old buildings because we need to be more like other international cities. I think its all contrived by developers. That's why in the city there isn't much historical. Perth Stadium is considered one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world mind you. The beauty in Perth is the river and beaches really. From certain vantage spots its stunningly beautiful. Perth is the longest city in the world. Significant number of Brits in the northern suburbs near Joondalup. South Africans north as well from Duncraig and Darch right up past Joondalup. If you have money move closer in is my advice. Where there are some traditional and classy suburbs. If you have money and want the beach culture then go west of the city where there are large swathes of parkland, incredible beaches and quick access to the city. South West of WA is amazing for beaches, forests, wineries etc... North is great but you have to travel a lot further. Perth has parkland, not too much congestion... what isn't there to like. I recommend it.

Most of the mining is for iron ore.

Buying fish and chips, will great white shark and potatoes be available.

Doing a Greate white shark for dinner, will this be OK in WA

Being in Lismore for the next flood, maybe WA will be OK

Hey Cat! How did you get to Perth originally? Was it a WHV? Sorry if I missed it. I think I saw you're now applying for a 190 visa? We're considering a move, but looks like the 190 visa needs us to have Perth job/work experience, which we don't have. Any advice would be appreciated!

Great video :)

I’m curious to know if you’ve travelled to any other state in Australia.

Was in Perth with my wife and daughter in January visiting family and we loved it that much we're now in the process of moving over from Scotland

Just go visit Sydney and see for yourself. Perth is like a town compared to it.

The prick of a premiere keeps most people away

South Australia has easily accessible beaches to the city too. Lots of suburbs along the coastline, it also has a beautiful river through the middle as do many other cities in Australia. You're right about the parks....Perth is fabulous with their urban design . Good family city and the lifestyle is great...their transport system is easy to navigate too, the train down to Mandurah and Into the suburbs is great. I've got to disagree about the friendliness of which you speak . By far the worst service of any state I've been to. Great video though. Also, I must say I find the most beautiful beaches though to be on the east coast...there's nothing like rainforest down to the water for me, but it's all subjective. Great video again Cat.

Hi Cat, I am new to the channel. I have a job offer in Perth. I am near Brighton in the UK, which is a hip and happening place. I have emigrated to Tasmania, Hobart before through a sponsored visa and for various reasons, mostly the job and employer I came back after 3 months. I learnt a lot about myself and Australia. It is nice but not the utopia I had dreamed off. This time around the job is exactly what I do in the UK, the Oz company is tiny but the three owners are far more support and friendly than my last experience. I am struggling with the question do I stick in Brighton (UK) area and do up my house and live life without a challenge at work or do I go to Perth and really try very hard to integrate and be confident in the new job. My only real hesitation I guess is giving up my great and comfortable job in the UK for the unknown....

It’s not about Perth. It’s about the people that live in Perth. That’s the issue.

Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Perth (lived there from 1977 until 2007), primarily in the northern suburbs. In 2007, I moved to Melbourne having never, ever been to Melbourne. Main things I miss about Perth are the amazing beaches, the south-west (all the way around to Esperance) and up north. But, I found that there wasn't much to do in Perth back then when compared to Melbourne. Hope you continue to enjoy WA and get to travel and experience the state. I had moved to Melbourne due to work opportunities as I found the IT sector wasn't as extensive at the time and the pay was also less. I miss being able to go down south for the weekend and the white sandy beaches along the coast - I still shake my head when people tell me Victoria has awesome beaches (such as St Kilda beach) LOL. Unfortunately, my life is now in Melbourne and I don't think I could move back to Perth.

Too cold to go to the beach in Melbourne? Last two weeks we've had two four day heatwaves, 40 degrees one day last week. Won't comment on the rest of the time!

Another great vid on Perth, thanks Cat.A lot of visitors think that Perth is boring because our CBD is rather small and there isn't much in the way of night life but Perth isn't made that way. Our city is very decentralized, with most of what we need popping up around the suburbs in the major shopping centers, food courts, pubs, eateries and restaurants. There's still plenty going, just not in the city. I've always thought that Perth is a city for people who don't need others to see them having fun, to have fun.

I love Perth CBD and South Perth and Dalkeith. But it's very sparse outside of that central area. It needs another million people to fill out the suburbs and to build better infrastructure in the suburbs. The beaches have no shade or shops - it's like being in the desert at the same time as being on a beach. So you need a car if you want to explore. The water is undrinkable. The river is toxic. It's a good place to make money, save money, and then retire early somewhere else.

It’s not affordable to live in Perth now thanks to people like you encouraging everyone to move here…massive shortage of housing and prices increasing every month

As someone that has lived here for 23 years, I can say the beaches wear off pretty quickly and there really is a chronic shortage of interesting day trips to do on weekends. It’s definitely one of the more boring cities in Australia

I've lived in Perth my entire life (33 yrs) and I love it, and I love hearing your POV. One, because I love when people appreciate Perth and it gets a bit of a bad rap and seen as boring and two, it reminds me of things that I take for granted, like the nature and the beaches as they have always been there for me, and I forget how lucky we are to have them around so close to the CBD

It's ok as long as you can leave regularly

I’ve watched videossaying there’s housing crisis in Perth and it’s impossible to find rentals. Also the crimes has increased especially in the city center due to the homeless people situation. What do you think about this? Is it true? Should people be worried before considering to move to Perth?

More than half of Perth's water is expensively desalinated. Every extra person that moves here, means that more of our water has to be desalinated. I don't like my water bills going up because foreigners come here to drink our water. They crowd up our roads and schools. What made Perth lovely was its low population. Don't come.

So many Brits in Perth…like my parents

if you want to work and have a family it's a good place , lots of great weekend holiday spots and of course bali.. that's really what its about there.. some find it a bit boring tho myself included .. love to visit tho

My guess your in east Perth.

Been here coming up to 20 years from NW England - it’s changed even the time we’ve been here… great place ‘still’ to bring kids up.Good analysis of Perth Keep up the good videos x

I hate you guys...please stop promoting Perth, firstly welcome but we don't need everyone coming...just joking, hope you have had a great stay

Glad to welcome you here, but we have a saying:, 'Live. Love. Leave.' We have WAY too many immigrants here, not enough housing, not enough jobs, and growing homelessness. Come here, spend money, enjoy yourself, then leave. Thank you - Western Australia.

My partner and I are thinking about moving to Perth, we are both european and live in Sydney since 2y and would love to buy a house and settle down somewhere. Sydney isn't an option obviously due to the housing crisis prices are astronomically high. You can literally buy 4 houses in Perth for the price of 1 in Sydney lol.I personally spent more than 1y in Perth as a backpacker a few years back and loved it.Still trying to convice my partner, I have just sent her this video Great videos guys thank youI've subscribed to the channel. Cheers

You guys are so positive, you'd fit in anywhere. With your attitude you'll find the best bits of wherever you live. Remember Perth when you are ready to settle down and start a family. We need more energy like yours. Your future kids will thank you.

Have you guys checked out Esperance? Absolute paradise, beach beaches in Australia

Thanks guys , Perth is beautiful, born and bred here and it's getting better all the time!!

A lovely thought , but people are leaving because of the crime , aesthetically t’s beautiful but your car will be stolen & your house will be broken into , Don’t sign a lease for anything until you speak to someone.

You’re convincing me to move to WA.

Except you want be able to find a place to rent,

Try to keep it on the low down peeps

No thanks, Perth is full of expats.

Welcome to Noongah Boodjar which in Noongah language means Noongah country... Noongah people are the Aboriginal people of the South West region of WA including Perth... this is the greatest state in Australia And the mining industry that kept WA the only state that unaffected by COVID and businesses losing customers etc however our Premier the head of the state, he lokd down all our borders into WA which also kept the death rate of COVID the lowest in the world

Deadset... Perth loves Poms! You have the same sense of humour as us, we relate to you, you can laugh at yourself without getting precious... and you have good hearts. Love my pommie mates, truly. Move here, we genuinely appreciate you. :)

I'm from Perth but live in Adelaide. There's no way in hell that Perth is safer than Adelaide... Perth has way more rough areas in the suburbs than Adelaide has... Everywhere on Midland and Armadale train lines are sketchy, Rockingham and Mandurah sketchy, the northern suburbs like balga and girrawheen are rough and I could go on and on. There's bad spots everywhere you go in Perth. Adelaide your pretty much safe everywhere ya go apart from the far north.Enjoyed watching the video nevertheless I'm not here to argue so good job

To advocate Perth as the best place is pretty naive, unless you have maybe lived in every capital city for comparison.Never understood this capital city v capital city and state v state in this country....people behave like arch enemies.

When I email people I always end with "Greetings from paradise!". That says it all. Living here over 36 Years, originally from Vienna, Austria.