City Guide
Perth
Sun-drenched West Coast, white-sand beaches, and a huge British expat community. The mining boom gives strong wages — especially in trades and engineering.
Life in Perth
Neighbourhoods
Cottesloe
Famous beach, Sunday sessions at OBH.
Fremantle
Port town, markets, craft beer.
Subiaco
Family-friendly, cafés, parks.
Northbridge
Nightlife and food.
Top attractions
Local transport
Transperth runs trains, buses, ferries. SmartRider card. The city is car-friendly with cheap fuel. Free CAT buses loop the CBD.
Cost of living
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment (inner) | AUD $500/wk |
| Weekly groceries | AUD $140 |
| Coffee | AUD $5 |
| Pint of beer | AUD $11 |
| Monthly transport | AUD $175 |
| Gym membership | AUD $75/mo |