The Pros and Cons of Life in Perth 

perth not having many people on streets seems like introvert dream

For my taste I put low population density in the plus column.

I think that seeming like a 'ghost town' is a pro.

It's a pro that it isn't absolutely full of ppl, I think so anyway

The cons to me are a blessing. Come live in India to know the burden of having a huge population.

Compared to Sydney, the driving time to get to places in Perth is absolutely nothing! I agree that it's definitely very clean in comparison to many places, and the proximity to the beach is fantastic. For me the low population density is a plus - it's nice to have a bit of peace! The distance from the rest of the world (plus ski fields) is definitely a con though.

Perth is literally like a small town whenever I meet someone new I always can find a common connection

Con- no one talks about Perth just Sydney and Melbourne

Let us bear in mind few important points: AUSTRALIA IS CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL EVERYWHERE. The infrastructure and the public service amazes and not to be found anywhere in the world. Parks are manicured and well kept on regular basis. The fact that Australia has low populations is a great asset. Less people , less pollution and problems. One can live very well in Australia. We have lived in various parts of the world including Africa and Latin America. As many nowadays we have travelled extensively and done our research. Australia is pretty unique and, to our eyes it is the New America. Prices are related with income - a sensible comparison will do. If you earn money in Oz well you can have a great quality of life and afford many things that in other countries are not that easy. If one comes from countries with a currency stronger thatn the Ozzie dollar - then, nothing really is "that" expensive with the exception of houses. Whether you wish to buy or to rent - well, prices are not low. Australia has it all in climate and choices. Most importat Australia offers a great lifestyle appealing to all ! Check on other cities and places if you wish as it is relevant to have a proper perspective. We have also travelled within Australia and lived in Tasmania for fews years. Also in Melbourne and , all being well, heading for WA in the future. By the way, taking time to get to places in WA or else is NOT necessary something negative: one can fly if you wish to be there in a short timeand if not, enjoy the amazing scenery and get to know the history of each place and their people. Good luck everyone!

I lived in Perth between 2008 and 2010 there is no best place to live and have a family. I'll return to Perth soon with my family. God bless!

I just moved to Perth from Melbourne, it is brand new and nice weather, always sunny and blue sky. I always thought beaches in Melbourne are the best until I arrived in Perth. I think all the best beaches are in Perth, Melbourne has nothing after all.

I’m born and bred Sydney. Perth is amazing. It’s literally the best if you have children. Heavenly

right at the beginning, about 30 secs in, You said "It smells like trees, instead of curry sauce" It took me 3 replays to realise you said car exhaust. I feel foolish. lol. Perth loves you.

Im born and breed Sydney boy, came to Perth in 1974 and just never went back.

All the cons, I find them as pros. Definitely Perth is my city..... I love beaches, deserts and forests, I love empty cities, I do not like public transportation, I have my own vehicle since I am 16, I love stay home fixing stuff and doing little renovation projects.... I love drive long distances.... I should leave Montreal and move there....

It’s actually just near 2 million people now yet sprawls over an area the size of the state of New Jersey. So while a decent population everyone has space. Sunsets are unlike anywhere else and blue water everywhere. I love it

Spent 5 weeks there and Freemantle last year. Long days/overnights out to Panicles, Wave rock, Hamlin Bay etc etc. Cannot wait to get back in November for 8 weeks this time. Love the place. All Pro's for me.

Living in Perth is delightful. What he said about lucrative jobs and big expenses is no longer the case (October 2019). The boom is over. But the weather is perfect most of the year. Moreover there are some nice places to go to apart from the beach.

Nice vid, but what's the point of the bleep if I can still hear you curse?

Cons armadale

Good list. Though I have to say, Con #1 is actually a Pro for me... I'm not keen on nosy neighbours.

Con: It feels like a ghost town. Pro: It feels like a ghost town

Perth has quality of life, it's peaceful and clean, properties are so much cheaper here, houses are getting too expensive in Melbourne.

Very accurate! A scenic place but too isolated and now the job market is not like it was during a boom.

My dad works in a mine site, we live in perth

Thats pretty spot on. Pro - Most people are quite friendly. Con - Going out at night past 9pm, you can get a shotglass thrown at your face from a moving vehicle. pro - the city is very ethnically diverse! Chinese, Sudanese, Eritreans, Indonesians, Spaniards, British, Iranians and much more... plus all the food these people eat. Con - all the political and social complications!

You forgot the con about great white sharks. I'd swim in those beautiful waters but not too far 😉

Perth is so beautiful I love the contrast between city and nature that Australia has here in the US we have west coast and Alaska and Hawaii thanks god!

My experience in Western Australia (including Perth of course) was that some drivers enjoy throwing things onto vehicles travelling on opposite direction after dark. Best advice is to install a good quality dash cam to capture the culprits.

I just spent 4 months in Perth ,did a lot of exploring of the city,beaches from Wedge Island down to Albany ,all of which are absolutely beautiful with miles of walk ways and bicycle paths,lots of great restaurants up and down the coast,bars and cafes to suit everyone's taste and budget.Overall I loved the whole Perth/W.A area and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of moving there long or short term,the people still have a civility about them you don't find in a lot of other big cities.maybe waking up to blue skies and having the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen makes the difference,anyway if you ever get the chance go and see for yourself ,you won't be disappointed.

I've been living in japan for the past 5 years and I am sick of the amount of horrible people in your face everywhere you go. Having an empty ghost town vibe is dreamy to me, along with the nature and space.

Mate living in Auckland my whole life, I found absolutely everything there so cheap! The only con I could see is getting in your car on a hot day and burning your skin with the blimmin seat belt and steering wheel 😭😭🤦🏽‍♂️

OMG! It sounds like heaven to me.. California use to be like Australia where it was isolated and had less dense population.. Also it was super rural and you could live happily in the countryside with out a ton of people..

Amazing musicians in Perth n Freo If you missed them you missed one of the best features Dont confuse Perth w Freo. Freo is a different country. Good arts scene which you also managed to miss. And our trains are clean and newish.

Great video. Actually way more balanced and realistic than I would have thought. Don't agreed with the Ghost Town con though. I quick like it coming from London.

Welcome to western Australia

Mate Sydney and Melbourne are more expensive to eat in then Perth. Perth has a more laid back attitude then the other cities. We are practically our own little country over here in Western Australia. Oh and it's the best place to live. Wouldn't live anywhere else.

being from Holland....first thing I did was buying a (racing) bicycle...haha...to the pub, Freo, to work...later I took it on the train to Kalgoorlie ...to be honest..yes...I was strange..haha. Years later I lived with my girlfriend in Oz for a year...same story...go to the pub..she on the back...park it against the wall ...everyone was laughing.. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ze_Ncdy_igw.html

Love Australia , Almost all Cities in Australia are fantastic .

Great little clip that accurately sums it up

Con - Perth is not always quiet because of hoon drivers..

2 million people live in Perth now. Not really a small city anymore. In 1986 there was only 1 million people. That was the best time. roads were not jammed with traffic.

No offence take but, I think this video is not only outdated but, it does not relfect the good reality of Perth and WA . Wonder if you have been to places around Perth and also not that far like Mandurah and the Margaret River region. The coast along the Indian Ocean is simply amazin. Going North is a great adventure. Got to say that we are certainly Not impressed with this video at all. Sorry!!

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2021 with population is horrendous now mostly rush hour on the highway you're stuck in the car for 2 hours straight having nothing to do except to listen to your backstreet boys

Mate you want to drive 5k’s in Sydney on a Saturday it’ll take you a year. You’re off your rocker. Perth is so easy to get around it’s amazing. With no toll roads and you don’t pay $12 per hour to park at the beach (yes this is Sydney) in fact you pay nothing!

In my opinion there are no cons!! That's where my heart is and I really miss it!

You're right it's a ghost town. People are snobbish. It's hard to make friends here. I want to move but can't afford it.

It's a bloody Pro that Perth isn't as populated as other cities. Seriously populated cities are a fucking nightmare.

Looks fucking boring. Melbourne is (was) the only good city in Australia

Coming form the UK in 1981, Perth has me the best years of my life and its home.

Northbridge is vibrant

high education costs ...and a poor local economy...mining boom ended years ago....young people look elsewhere..

So true lol. 25 years in Perth was enough for me, now I'm in Melbourne. There are great things about it, but for me, it never really felt like home.

Pro : Awesome Fish n Chips...lol

Earn shit tons of money and pay shit tones of tax.

As a asian, for me these cons are just fine, absolutely don't have any problem with it

At 1:43 anyone else notice the mk4 supra just chilling? No? Just me?

Sigh - 7 years on and this poor fellow had no idea how prescient 'zombie apocalypse' would become or how valuable Perth's isolation would prove. As a Darwin resident, I know what it is to be a million miles from anywhere but right now that's saving us a lot of pain.

I'll take the cons any day. P.S. Get yourself a nice classic car and you'll enjoy the driving!

Like others, I see some of your cons as pros, especially density and isolation.

We humans are social beings. We need to be part of a good comunity to thrive. Low population density means less life opportunities. Less work opportunities. Less chances of finding and keeping a high quality mate. Less diversity in the entertainment scene, ect. The problem in places with high population density is not the high population density itself. The problem is "BAD PUBLIC SERVICES MANAGEMENT, AND BAD GOVERNMENT".

Sounds like the cons are pros as well.

Perth is a great city and surely one of the best places to live in spite of the cons. I have to agree about it being expensive and the state of public transportation though, 7 years after this video was posted. It's hard to survive without driving, which is pretty much true in many other capital cities.

The biggest problem with Perth is that jobs here are very very hard to find. I know so many people who are unemployed despite trying hard to find work. Perth is really quiet and so is the business here. So if the business is quiet they do not want to hire more people. And that is why jobs are very less here. If you want to live in a quiet place then come to Perth but if you want crowd, people, shopping, big buildings, sports etc., Melbourne or Sydney would be the best.

Perth is great!

I like the quiet and Sunday's are even more so

Very very Good sir , for me all cons are pros .so nice country

cons: *Armadale,Gosnells,Mirrabooka,Butler,Morley And Midland.*

1:45 pro You get to see a sport or muscle car everyday

damn it was simple

The only downside I see in Perth ,is if your shy,it takes a bit more effort to make friends, everyone has their circles,and the population is small yet diverse. actually,no one mentioned the sweltering hot summers..ok I'd you have an aircon

Lived here all my life and im glad we dont have a huge population and the beaches are awesome and yeah even if we got to drive for hrs to get out of the metro area thats called a road trip which is fine by me

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I want to live in a city like this ❤

Haha enjoyed this!

very ideal city

After paying for a meal in Asia, even MacDonalds must seem expensive. Lol

1:43 is that a supra

Perth is a ghost town I think Perth is good for people who were born and bred here or immigrants that are looking to increase their immigration point by living in regional areas otherwise if you move to Perth from a real city you might be encountered serious mental health issues.

Low population is a con? It must be heaven.

I recognise most of these places :>

love the video...missing perth!

Perth is pretty nice, quiet and i bought an apt next to river-walk side in east perth, so good to jog in the morning or evening.👍

Still same?

Hot and windy....China town delicious n cheap...down south wine-drinking paradise!

The warm weather would be an attraction for northern Europeans. Lack of jobs might be a concern at the moment.

Not many people is a pro that’s what you want. You don’t want a extremely busy city

I recognised about half of the places in the photo's! The pinnacles, some of the beaches, beaufort street and king's park.

Love this place

Ghost town sounds like bliss after living 30 years in London, UK. 9 million people in a space the size of 1/4 of Perth.....

Said nothing about the social aspects, medical or nature of most the people. Being new here I can only say this- some people are friendly, some people are not- seems to still be a bit of anti-outsider attitude here by the locals. Sad to see many aboriginals on the streets- homeless- tells you about the prejudices a bit...Services are inefficient and slow esp with banks, net or cell phone coverage. Personally, I thought it would be more efficient and progressive than NZ but it isn't... Lots of disorganisation and inefficiencies with businesses and prices can be incredibly high and you still can get crap... high for everything- food, haircuts, beauty care....I hate to say this- although there are smart people, the average IQ does not seem to be high. I have had to spell my Irish first name 5 times being only a 4 letter simple name and they constantly still spell it wrong.... perhaps genetic dyslexias are more common here due to the high drinking culture. Lots of inconsistancies when trying to obtain info from local businesses like banks, insurance companies, agencies. Called Bupa 3 times for medical insurance and asking for the same thing from 3 different calls I got 3 different prices- $45, 90 and 176. When getting a computer repair they did a costly repair along with another that I did not consent to. Also wish to say there is some prejudice and sexism here too, more than N America or UK... seeking some professional services I experienced a lot of bias and prejudice from a Aussie female who obviously did not like me. Prices for food are high and selections are limited as if you are used to getting imported fruit you will get stuck with Aus only which is not always good- papaya fruit has no seeds, potatoes and sweet potatoes always taste like cow manure... I think the life in NZ is overall better and prices cheaper there despite the pay being lower there. However healthcare is better in Aus than in NZ- got a good dentist. Also want to say in 3 weeks I encountered 3 incidences of violence- one at train station- a girl going off hitting the guard, second one at local insurance company - a lady yelling and screaming bitch fuck at insurance agent and angry as hell, a female murdered in W Perth- I walked by the murder scene and a man blocking traffic walking alongside a busy street with a push/pull suitcase on wheels who had no sidewalk to walk on because of construction so a car constantly honked at him so he blocked traffic (not saying he was wrong but upset- the driver was aggressive and non-courteous). Bus drivers have cages around them to block them from aggressive night people who can spit on drivers. This all within 3 weeks of being here! Oh and manners are on the surface but not always meant... meaning people do have a fakeness.

Perth is the best place in tbe world to live... I live half hour from the beach, 15 min from the hills where there are amazing hiking trails, half hour from the cbd in one direction and half hour from the bush in the other.

I really enjoyed my visit to Perth a year ago,hopefully I will return in November 2024......

If you wanna live in that busy busy lifestyle move over to sydney that place will suit you also remember perth is still growing as a place so has a lot of so called catching up to do

Yeah that sums it up. On the pro list I would add that Perth is a relatively safe part of the world.

Disagree with the comment on transport. There are 6 rail alternatives out of Perth, with further tracks to Ellenbrook and extensions in next five year. Buses are very popular and efficient for journeys, especially 15km from the city centre. But the fact, is that urban sprawl means longer distances for buses to travel and less usage by passengers. So often you'll get bus services on journeys that are basically empty outside peak hour. So transport is heavily subsidised by government to ensure there is a good service. My advice is that if you're living 15km or more from city centre and you want to use public transport, then be near a major road routes which will have multiple bus routes that are regular on weekdays and weekends.

Everything is amazing of Perth...

It's clean ? First 10 seconds and I've paused. The bloody hell were you at, it wasn't Perth. There's rubbish everywhere and you don't need to venture out the doors for long before you find it. You want to know a clean city then go to Singapore.

First world problems you must have a pretty good life to point out these little things