Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
I'm heading to Oz in a couple of weeks on a WHV and pretty much every time I tell someone, the conversation goes like this:
"Whereabouts are you going?" "Central Coast NSW." "Where's that?" "About 50 miles north of Sydney." "Oh, my daughter/sister/dad/plumber moved to Perth, is it anywhere near there?" I've also noticed lots of people on this forum moving to Perth. So my question is, what's the deal with bloody Perth?! :confused: Why do Brits love it so much? Answers greatly appreciated. :D |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
Originally Posted by BrightYellowGun
(Post 7586803)
So my question is, what's the deal with bloody Perth?! :confused: Why do Brits love it so much?
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Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
sheep mentality........flack jacket....check, helmet....check, medical kit....check.
i'm gone....:p |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
Originally Posted by BrightYellowGun
(Post 7586803)
I'm heading to Oz in a couple of weeks on a WHV and pretty much every time I tell someone, the conversation goes like this:
"Whereabouts are you going?" "Central Coast NSW." "Where's that?" "About 50 miles north of Sydney." "Oh, my daughter/sister/dad/plumber moved to Perth, is it anywhere near there?" I've also noticed lots of people on this forum moving to Perth. So my question is, what's the deal with bloody Perth?! :confused: Why do Brits love it so much? Answers greatly appreciated. :D |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
It gives them something to complain about.
Which makes them happier than a pig in clover. :lol: |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
I remember someone posting years ago that they chose Perth because it was nearer the UK than the Eastern side :blink:
It's good we're all different ;) |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
ho ho... I think I remember the same post.
Not sure if this is correct, but I'm sure I read somewhere that last year Brisbane became a more popular destination for Brits than Perth? Going back to the original question, I reckon it's because lots of folks have family or friends, or know someone who knows someone that has moved to Perth. edit - plus, I suspect that approx 10yrs ago, folks from the UK would have been able to move to Perth and buy up huge houses/plots of land, getting more for their $$$ than they might on the East coast. So tales of "Peter and his family just sold their 2bed terrace and bought a 5bed home 10mins walk from the beach" would have filtered back to family and friends, and the chinese whispers would have carried on to this day. (ps - I just made that last bit up, it may or may not be true. It probably isn't.) |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
Originally Posted by asprilla
(Post 7586924)
edit - plus, I suspect that approx 10yrs ago, folks from the UK would have been able to move to Perth and buy up huge houses/plots of land, getting more for their $$$ than they might on the East coast. So tales of "Peter and his family just sold their 2bed terrace and bought a 5bed home 10mins walk from the beach" would have filtered back to family and friends, and the chinese whispers would have carried on to this day.
(ps - I just made that last bit up, it may or may not be true. It probably isn't.) Bit different now though... |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
And for the past few years there have been more jobs than toenail clippings in WA - and most people coming do need to have an income! Changed a bit now, though.
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Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
Can't answer for anyone else, but we've visited Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Alice (most several times) on holiday and liked Perth the best. (We live in Singapore so a bit nearer!).
Simple really. |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
Originally Posted by BrightYellowGun
(Post 7586803)
I'm heading to Oz in a couple of weeks on a WHV and pretty much every time I tell someone, the conversation goes like this:
"Whereabouts are you going?" "Central Coast NSW." "Where's that?" "About 50 miles north of Sydney." "Oh, my daughter/sister/dad/plumber moved to Perth, is it anywhere near there?" I've also noticed lots of people on this forum moving to Perth. So my question is, what's the deal with bloody Perth?! :confused: Why do Brits love it so much? Answers greatly appreciated. :D What struck me the first time I came to Perth on contract in the 80's was the friendliness and welcoming nature of the locals and I have to say I have not been disappointed this time round either. I don’t know about WA being more popular for Brits than Queensland I would imagine it is pretty close and probably not as attractive as it once was as it is still quite expensive here. It feels very Australian all our neighbours are Aussies where we are renting and also where we are building and I really feel part of a close community; it feels a bit like stepping back in time which obviously has it’s downside too but the good far out weighs the bad. It clearly doesn’t suit a lot of people for the very reasons that we like it, for us it is absolutely a lifestyle choice and we love it. |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
Originally Posted by asprilla
(Post 7586924)
ho ho... I think I remember the same post.
Not sure if this is correct, but I'm sure I read somewhere that last year Brisbane became a more popular destination for Brits than Perth? Going back to the original question, I reckon it's because lots of folks have family or friends, or know someone who knows someone that has moved to Perth. edit - plus, I suspect that approx 10yrs ago, folks from the UK would have been able to move to Perth and buy up huge houses/plots of land, getting more for their $$$ than they might on the East coast. So tales of "Peter and his family just sold their 2bed terrace and bought a 5bed home 10mins walk from the beach" would have filtered back to family and friends, and the chinese whispers would have carried on to this day. (ps - I just made that last bit up, it may or may not be true. It probably isn't.) Perth seems to have been the prime destination for Brits for decades with a lure of cheap housing,sunny climes,beaches,and claimed easy going life style. And yes Brisbane is closing in on Perth as the prime destination for Brits perhaps the immigration figures for 2008-09 will show QLD ahead? |
Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
We chose Perth because of the climate. Coming from wet, cold, dark South England we loved the idea of warm, dry, sunny Perth :). Been here now 1.5 years and not been disappointed - very happy here :).
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Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
I went to perth in the 80s and so did alot of my mates, it was all to do with price cheapest flights, before the tinternet dont think many of us looked into other citys, that might be why as a kid i did every holiday for 12yrs in alicante :D
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Re: Why is Perth so popular with Brits?
Originally Posted by BrightYellowGun
(Post 7586803)
I'm heading to Oz in a couple of weeks on a WHV and pretty much every time I tell someone, the conversation goes like this:
"Whereabouts are you going?" "Central Coast NSW." "Where's that?" "About 50 miles north of Sydney." "Oh, my daughter/sister/dad/plumber moved to Perth, is it anywhere near there?" I've also noticed lots of people on this forum moving to Perth. So my question is, what's the deal with bloody Perth?! :confused: Why do Brits love it so much? Answers greatly appreciated. :D You are chosing the better destination;) so don't worry about it.;) |
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