Poms and Perth
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by paulrachel
everyone's entitled to their opinion dear!
but I wouldn't attack people for not liking it, as everyone wants different things from the place they live, and Tasmania certainly wouldn't suit the majority. Tasmania is a well kept secret, which is good as it keeps it peaceful for the rest of us
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Exactly. Personally I think Tassie is beautiful and would like to try living there long term (rather than just long visits). Plenty to see and do if you like that kind of scenery etc.
but I wouldn't attack people for not liking it, as everyone wants different things from the place they live, and Tasmania certainly wouldn't suit the majority. Tasmania is a well kept secret, which is good as it keeps it peaceful for the rest of us
but I wouldn't attack people for not liking it, as everyone wants different things from the place they live, and Tasmania certainly wouldn't suit the majority. Tasmania is a well kept secret, which is good as it keeps it peaceful for the rest of us
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by Bordy
Have to agree Perth is so superior to anywhere else in Oz.
Its almost summer here in Melbourne & its so cold its almost snowing.
If your thinking of coming to Aus you can hardly go past Perth. Hardly worth even thinking of Melbourne.
Its almost summer here in Melbourne & its so cold its almost snowing.
If your thinking of coming to Aus you can hardly go past Perth. Hardly worth even thinking of Melbourne.
Hey Bordy!
Its bloody naf here in Perth! Melbourne is better anyday! The weather was great there, and very exciting! Houses are affordable, as is food, and you can actually earn a great wage there! There is also lots to do and lots going on, it really has got everything, I miss it so much, it seems dead here as well as expensive, we are really struggling by here.
When I lived in Melbourne I had a house on the beach and a greatly paid job, with great perks! Here we have bought a house in apparently one of the worse suburbs as we couldnt afford anything else and we have paid 390,000 for a 3 bedder 1 bathroom, when I looked on Melbourne house prices we could get something much better there.
I also moved here because of family, but I really wish I had stayed in Melbourne now and may look to moving back there in a coulple of years, unless Perth starts to grow a bit and liven up......
Miss ya Bordy!
Laura
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by noonard
Brilliant - London with sunshine and beaches? You've just made my decision for me - I'm off
Seriously though, everyone's looking for something different (or perhaps I'm looking for something different?). I like Fremantle a lot, always have - but the sprawling suburbs of a lot of the rest of Perth are leaving me cold at the moment, and the CBD doesn't seem to have a whole lot to offer me.
Beaches though ... can't complain there!
I don't know what it is that makes so many people love Perth, I wish I did! For me though I want something a bit more cosmopolitan and lively, which is why it looks like we'll be heading east in the not-too-distant future.
Seriously though, everyone's looking for something different (or perhaps I'm looking for something different?). I like Fremantle a lot, always have - but the sprawling suburbs of a lot of the rest of Perth are leaving me cold at the moment, and the CBD doesn't seem to have a whole lot to offer me.
Beaches though ... can't complain there!
I don't know what it is that makes so many people love Perth, I wish I did! For me though I want something a bit more cosmopolitan and lively, which is why it looks like we'll be heading east in the not-too-distant future.
I love it here but can understand why some do not. Maybe I'm at the point in my life (early 40's, good income, young family, the desire for space) where Perth has the things I need.
A also know if I was younger & single, I'd also live here. There is enough to do & have you seen the quality of the young women here? I reckon I could handle it!
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Most of the modern suburbs of Perth, including most of the Northern suburbs do nothing for me. They are Colorbond clad, Legoland Hell as far as I am concerned.
I love it here but can understand why some do not. Maybe I'm at the point in my life (early 40's, good income, young family, the desire for space) where Perth has the things I need.
A also know if I was younger & single, I'd also live here. There is enough to do & have you seen the quality of the young women here? I reckon I could handle it!
I love it here but can understand why some do not. Maybe I'm at the point in my life (early 40's, good income, young family, the desire for space) where Perth has the things I need.
A also know if I was younger & single, I'd also live here. There is enough to do & have you seen the quality of the young women here? I reckon I could handle it!
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Re: Poms and Perth
I didn't want to move here. We were headed for Brisbane. Went to Brisbane for a reccie and thanked god that I didn't move there. Right for some people not right for others. It wasn't right for us. Perth is beautiful, we are a minute from the beach, live on a nice street and rent a house 4 x 2 for $205 a week. You can't buy one for that price.
Love it, it's better than Oldham, Manchester.
Lace xxx
Love it, it's better than Oldham, Manchester.
Lace xxx
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by lacey21
Love it, it's better than Oldham, Manchester.
Lace xxx
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by northernbird
you are a perv man.
I need to get out more.
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Re: Poms and Perth
I have read all the posts with interest and I think it all boils down to what suits an individual or family. When I came to Australia I went to Adelaide because I had friends there. Soon after arriving I went to Melbourne....friends there too. After three months I returned to Adelaide...Melbourne was far too busy for me. I lived in lovely Adelaide for thirty one and a half years before coming to Perth to be with my partner. When I lived in SA I travelled extensively across the Eastern States on holidays. (Adelaideans don't really like to be called an Eastern State, for whatever reason). I have driven all around the coast up to Hervey Bay and back to SA across the Great Dividing Range etc. I have also driven through the outback to Brisbane...I love the Outback...and back through NSW and Vic. I have flown to Alice Springs and up to Port Douglas. The only places I hadn't been to were Perth, Darwin and Tasmania. I have now lived in Perth for three and a half years. My partner has lived in Perth for 35 years and we are both from the same 'hometown' in England. He came to Perth because it was recommended by friends. Before meeting each other he had been to Tasmania for a holiday (and loved it) and Sydney, just for a few short days. Then he came to Adelaide to see me...I lived in the village of Willunga but had also lived in the northern suburbs in years gone by. He adored Adelaide and still does. I like Perth very much, the people are very, very friendly...but strangely, I still find it difficult to find my way around the suburbs. Like one of our ex-pats I too love Fremantle...we live not far from the casino. So I have nothing really bad to say about our other cities...so do I miss Adelaide?....yes, I do....very, very much ...a beautiful city and surrounds. People from Adelaide have no idea why it is called 'The City Of Churches'....but where there is a church, there is a pub next door
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by Amazulu
I went to The Brisbane Hotel in Mt Lawley last night to meet a friend for a few beers. The place was busy for a Wednesday night & was full of hot women. My mate was laughing at me as he said I couldn't keep my eyes off them & my jaw was on the floor.
I need to get out more.
I need to get out more.
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by steve99
Your wife may disagree
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by Amazulu
I went to The Brisbane Hotel in Mt Lawley last night to meet a friend for a few beers. The place was busy for a Wednesday night & was full of hot women. My mate was laughing at me as he said I couldn't keep my eyes off them & my jaw was on the floor.
I need to get out more.
I need to get out more.
They were on holiday from Melbourne.
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Re: Poms and Perth
Originally Posted by Vin 'n Bin
People from Adelaide have no idea why it is called 'The City Of Churches'....but where there is a church, there is a pub next door
Ssshhhh, don't tell everyone
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Re: Poms and Perth
Within 30m of my tram seat, and then train seat there were plenty of jaw dropping opportunities this evening.
Men of the world unite: "Perv and proud!"
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Re: Poms and Perth
Perth definitely has a lot going for it, but the house prices\salaries (for those not working in mining\geology etc) is making it a less attractive option than it had previously.
Also after living in Sydney, I found the cafes in Perth to be comparably expensive and no where near as good in quality (especially coffee, except a great wee place in West Leaderville) and variety. There's a lot to be said for Sydney and it's competitive market and multiculturalism - excellent Italian, Asian and Lebanese.
However, it does have the archetypal (anglo) Aussie lifestyle we British imagine: great beaches, clean, large detached houses. Certainly a great place for a family.
While Sydney and Melbourne are the nearest thing to London (er, they are big cities), the comparison is almost laughable and usually by those who haven't lived in either. Sydney is leaps and bounds ahead of London in lifestyle, beauty and affordability.
Also after living in Sydney, I found the cafes in Perth to be comparably expensive and no where near as good in quality (especially coffee, except a great wee place in West Leaderville) and variety. There's a lot to be said for Sydney and it's competitive market and multiculturalism - excellent Italian, Asian and Lebanese.
However, it does have the archetypal (anglo) Aussie lifestyle we British imagine: great beaches, clean, large detached houses. Certainly a great place for a family.
While Sydney and Melbourne are the nearest thing to London (er, they are big cities), the comparison is almost laughable and usually by those who haven't lived in either. Sydney is leaps and bounds ahead of London in lifestyle, beauty and affordability.