do you think I could sell some on ebay?

The Scottish ones fly off the shelves but the rest are a harder sell

That's fine. I wasn't against what you were saying, but you said most people choose Perth because they know somebody.
I am only stating what our position is, which is that we liked Perth and that is why we chose it.

Totally agree!!

Also I missed Europe massively as well as the UK - I now know I need to be near my beloved France and Italy. Holidays in Bali just do not cut it for me!

Went to Bali last October,but at three weeks felt it was far too long..four days would have been ample.
Not sure if it is due to living in Western Australia,and being so close to Asia that the appeal has declined somewhat..but do find myself thinking of places far further afield. When living in Europe i made several flights out to thr Far East,so it could well be a result accessability

Is Perth a City? I thought is was a seaside resort.. like bournemouth!

What is called Perth is massive and sprawling in area,so much so that in area it is one of the largest cities in the world.
What is reffered to as the City of Perth is rather small in area,essentially made up four main streets from train station to river,along with a few others crossing.
The coast line has numerous beaches but not really a sea side resort in the way you mean, as that suggests that is the main reason Perth exists is due to beach life and these days that is hardly so many that live here never go.
Perth's main reason to be is it is the centre for all the raw marerials being taken from the ground further north,and as a service centre.

I will add my five cents worth here... I think the original question has a preposition in that Kate1973 has asked "Why" is Perth boring and the bulk of the answers I have scoured over have been trying to justify that very same pre-position. if the question were "is Perth boring" then the answers may well have been more founded.

I have lived in Perth for almost 20 years and I am from the Uk originally. I have had th eopportunity to travel to most major cities on Australia on numerous occasions and have formed the view that Perth is the place to "live". Melbourne is the place to eat. Sydney is the place to get lost in crowds and soak up what's left of the tiresome bi-centenial attractions. brisbane is the place to lose 5kgs in one day in sweat and gamble in an old Building in the city centre. Adelaide is fine if you own a bike because it is flat.

But for living Perth has it all. Climate, beaches and diverse flora and fauna. I ride a Mountain Bike so I have also seen much of the natural bush that I would guess 90% of domesticated Aussies don't see. It's amazing how many people you "don't" see on walk trails. I must have had to stop for a walker on defined "walk-trails" less than half a dozen times.

Although Perth is multi-cultural it doesn't boast large perceived foriegn owned villages. I am uneasy in the Eastern States.

Perth has it all - it just depends what you want andhow you want it. I can make Perth really boring if I want but then I'm not looking very far.

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The neandrathal politicians are going to reject later trading in the city- very "progressive".

Hmmm now that is an issue.

I have to disagree with your last statement.

Perth has everything you NEED for a fairly simple life laid back life with limited choices. That reason is why many people love it.

If however you want to live a life that offers more in the way diversity, entertainment and choice then Perth certainly does not have it all.

It has a number of things for sure minus the vibe,buzz whatever one wants to call it. If living a comfortable,safe(to a degree)early nights, warm to hot weather all year round,sound beaches,and a quiet and somewhat ordinary life,and many do and nothing wrong with that at all,then Perth may just be the place but not so sure the kids will agree,once they get to a certain age.

Yes, fully agree with the above in it's entirity.

The neandrathal politicians are going to reject later trading in the city- very "progressive".

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As i understand it Perth is now the only capital city in Australia that does not have late night trading.Even Adelaide has it.
Just so happened that i was here in Perth in 1988 when the debate was on whether to allow outdoor dinning.The debate at the time was so mundane as to be embarrassing.Excuses why it would not work in WA included The Weather,Flies,Too Unaustralian to work here,etc,etc,Shades of Day Light Saving excuses.
WA just doesn't do change too well or at least the thought of it.Once implemented they tend to get their heads around it.

As i understand it Perth is now the only capital city in Australia that does not have late night trading.Even Adelaide has it.
Just so happened that i was here in Perth in 1988 when the debate was on whether to allow outdoor dinning.The debate at the time was so mundane as to be embarrassing.Excuses why it would not work in WA included The Weather,Flies,Too Unaustralian to work here,etc,etc,Shades of Day Light Saving excuses.
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perth does have very nice beaches and a huge stretch of coastline - but when you think about it, the places where you can sit outside and have a nice meal/few drinks by the ocean are actually quite limited - this is validated by the fact that when you try to go anywhere on a sunny weekend/public holiday, it is nigh on impossible to get a seat. take fremantle and hilary's boat harbour - no problem in the winter months but very difficult in the summer at weekends as there are so few decent places to go to.

at many of the nicest beaches you cannot even buy a decent cup of coffee or a snack as australians are obsessed with lugging bloody great plastic boxes full of food and drinks everywhere with them. fine if you are out for the day (in 30degree+ heat, i think not) but if you just want to pop out, you need to take it all with you -unless you are satisfied by a 100% Aussie meat Mrs Mac pie - which is often the only thing on offer. a few more beachside eating spots on the west coast highway wouldnt go amiss if the WA government werent so progress-phobic.