Seven good reasons to move to Perth
We find many people move to Perth for a combination of reasons - jobs being the first motive, but then there are several other incentives to tip the decision.
1. The ideal climate
Perth’s Mediterranean climate means temperatures rarely drop below 9C in winter and hover in the 20s and early 30s during summer with low humidity. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months, but tends to come in waves of a day or so, followed by clear blue skies for the next few days. So it’s very rare to see several days of rain in a row and there are plenty of crisp clear days of respite.
2. A safe, clean environment
Perth is one of the safest (and cleanest) cities in the world. The crime rate is low and traffic is relatively calm compared to other capital cities. Getting into the city, down to the beach or out into the hills is easy and quick.
3. Beautiful beaches
If it’s beach life you’re after, this is the place. Even eastern-staters have been known to gasp at the vast stretches of empty white sand along the Perth coastline and beyond. The beaches don’t get crowded, the Indian Ocean is warmer than the Atlantic, and the coast is within easy reach of any suburb - half an hour to the beach is a long journey. And the stunning Margaret River region is just three hours away.
4. Seductive shopping
What makes the shopping special in the Perth region is the plethora of local artisans and designers selling gorgeous clothing, textiles, ceramics, wood and metalwork, furniture, jewellery, artwork (including indigenous art) and more. Local designers rent space in the Colonnade, Subiaco, with more established designers taking retail space along Hay Street and in Claremont. Craft outlets are everywhere, but more concentrated in outlying towns such as York, Pemberton and Margaret River.
5. World-class wine
Talking of Margaret River, who hasn’t tasted a drop of vino from this fertile part of the world at some time in their lives? There are several wine subregions within the wider Margaret River area, with lots of cellar doors dotted around the rolling countryside. New boutique wineries are springing up all the time, not just here but further south where cool climate wines are thriving.
6. Untouched wilderness
Western Australia is one of the few places in the world that contains true, untouched wilderness. The 1000km Bibbulmun Track winds through pretty bushland, along jagged coastline and through the forested valleys of the south. The wide icing-sugar beaches of Esperance are a joy for four-wheel driving, with nearby national parks harbouring some sheltered camping spots and bushwalks with ocean views. A short flight north and you’re into the clear warm waters of the Ningaloo Reef (heaven for divers), the dramatic gorges of Karijini (backdrop to Japanese Story), and of course there’s the Kimberley region, where large tracts of land and coastline remain unexplored even today.
7. Booming economy
There’s no doubt that the WA economy is strong and is likely to maintain this strength for the foreseeable future, thanks to our rich resources sector, our sustainable tourism industry, a building boom and an ideal climate for entrepreneurial start-up businesses. Perth is crying out for talented candidates to fill the plethora of jobs in small and large businesses - the perfect time to hunt for your dream job.
To find out more about Perth lifestyle go to the Experience Perth website. And This Perth Life is a great little site with a blog to keep you up to date on events.