5 Things I wish we Had Known before Moving to Perth WA 

Hahaha L J - love it!!! We are yet to have our first summer here but everyone has said it is HOOOOOOTTTTTTT. 😉 luckily we had some practice with heat in Dubai.

We are trying to move from NZ to perth and NZ can be very cold but i have been on holidays in the heat

@@cathybotha Red hair, pale skin. Perth. Summer. Hmmmmmmmm....

@@Quinctili I'm not a natural red head 🤣

@@cathybotha I was concerned.... We're also closer to the ozone hole in the atmosphere, so, skin cancer problems, take care. And welcome.

Thanks @Gozzy Wozzy! We are so excited to see what summer holds as we LOVE the beach! Thank you for your words of welcome 😁 We have seen the dire straits of those who are struggling with Substance Abuse and have seen a few homeless folks on the roads. ☹️ so sad when there seems to be opportunity for everyone to find some kind of work if they choose to. Coming from SA- we have seen similar issues - unfortunately on a larger scale. Here's hoping we can all contribute to a better community for those in need!

I will be back next week with a video! This week our shipping container arrived so we have been very busy unpacking

Thanks so much Cheryl!!! 🤣 appreciate the tip regarding Koala "bears". Whoops- obviously not a true Aussie yet!!! So glad you enjoyed the video - and hope you visit Perth one day soon- its truly a special place!!

U find a job easy in perth massive shortage over there every job.

@Devil Thao yeah, found a job within a week. And you are right, there are jobs galore. I'm going to unskill to try and get a better paying one, as the money is good over here.

@hongkongfueynz3071 I'm from qld living in small as town no work for me and I'm also planning to relocate into perth aswell .

Very good advice!! Thanks for sharing.

@Steve P - 🤣 I am sure you know A LOT more! Pls share any of your key points in Perth - would appreciate your views as someone who has lived here longer than I have 😁

Hi Cele!! So glad you found the video helpful. There are spiders and snakes....but as we come from the bush in South Africa 🇿🇦 they don't scare us too much. Just like anything in nature- as long as you are weary and respectful you shouldn't have any problems. People also do fumigate/spray their homes and gardens - especially if you have pets or small children - to keep pests at bay. Alula did quarantine for 10days at the facility near Melbourne. The rental market is tough in general but Perth is a very per friendly city so there are pet friendly rentals out there.

I think outer suburbs are great, cleaner, quieter, schools for the kids, playgrounds. If you work in the city it is best to choose a suburb on the rail line. It takes no time to get central.

Hi, Perth has the four seasons so no, it’s not hot all year round. Summer can have some very hot days but it’s not humid like it is further north. We get much of our rain in winter.

Hi Johanna! Try your local neighbourhood community group - search FB with Suburb Name you will stay in. Also try your suburb/ community BUY NOTHING group on FB. Hope that helps. Good Luck!!!

Hi- thanks so much for your comment. Don't want to be too specific about where we live- just as a safety measure- but we are in the Northern Suburbs, about 10-15mins drive to the CBD. I think the "best" suburbs are very difficult to recommend because all of us have different interests, priorities and budgets and work locations etc. Please watch my video- "How to find your first rental in Perth" for more info on how to narrow down what suburbs would be best for you! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nDMAe2QBukI.html Good luck- Perth has some lovely suburbs to choose from

Hi! We are family of 3 (4yo child) moving to Perth from Malaysia (and Dubai prior) soon ! Looking at northern suburbs too! What do you think about Hillary’s, Duncraig, Carine? Maybe you can recommend some other places? We would like to have safe, family friendly area not far from the beach and restaurants with good schools and parks. Thank you in advance 😊

Medical insurace: once you get a permanent residence you get a tax funded Medicare, you pay part of your medical bills at the doctors, tests and x-rays, the rest is payed by government (ie your taxes), you can add private health insurance, to top that, I think it is about $200 a month for a family. The benefit of that is that you have a choice of specialist and you can stay in a private hospital. However, if you are seriously ill you will go to a teaching hospital which is public and you pay nothing. I know as I am looking after a friend who is getting treatment for cancer. Also you have to wait 12 months after you initiate your private insurance to be eligible for treatment in the private health sector. Hope that helps.

Perth has the best climate, great beaches, high wages and much cheaper housing than most capital cities. But the soil is just sand!!!

Australia does not have "provinces". There's six states and two territories.

Hi Rana. When we first got here it was in both second hand and new cars. Also second hand cars prices were pushed very high due to demand and lack of supply for new cars. Some dealers have started to now receive fuller shipments of new vehicles- hopefully second hand prices start to reflect this balance in demand. Good luck!!

Perth is where the work is for my husband at the moment. We look forward to exploring beautiful Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra - who knows where life might take us. For now though- we have been pleasantly surprised by WA, the natural beauty, laid-back lifestyle & rural feel are exactly the refresh we needed after our time in the Middle East.

@amcleod6202 "Are much better options" is really subjective on personal preferences. May I ask why you think this is so? (Generally asking). I've lived in Perth my whole 30+ years of life and growing up I used to hate it because it was nothing like Melb/Syd etc (I've always wanted to move to Melb because of the busy hustle and bustle), but now in my older years, I absolutely love it and Perth/WA will always be where the heart is, for me. When COVID hit and our borders closed, it was an opportunity for us West Aussies to get in the 4WD and explore the state and wow, there is so much to WA than what you hear about the city itself. The vast stretch of STUNNING beaches you will find along our coast, some of the best in the world. From the south, Esperance all the way up to Exmouth, the white sand, clear blue waters, snorkelling with turtles, baby sharks, a plethora of marine life, oh and the sunsets 😍😍. You meet so many friendly people (locals and tourists) along the way, makes the whole experience truly unforgettable. And this is our backyard 😍 I'm planning to move to Cairns in May, to explore the Great Barrier Reef and the QLD coast (I like to chase the sun as you can probably tell), it's tropical, relaxed and it feels like a summer holiday all year round 😄 So really, it depends on what your interests are, hobbies, lifestyle, family situation, pets etc, that makes a place a "much better option". 😊