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Perth
Perth as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.
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The sheet
Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit
The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Perth now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.
Where to live
8 pieces by the writers on the ground
Where to live · PerthPerth Is Not a LayoverCity guide positioning Perth as a destination to live
Where to live · PerthSubiaco, Perth: leafy lanes, long lunches and a very good train rideNeighbourhood guide with transport and dining details
Where to live · PerthPerth CBD, Perth: laneway bars, heritage blocks and river viewsPerth CBD neighbourhood guide for living and leisure
Where to live · PerthNorthbridge, Perth: where the city lets its hair downNeighbourhood guide to Northbridge nightlife and dining
Where to live · PerthLeederville, Perth: the little strip that eats well and stays up lateNeighbourhood guide to Leederville for living and dining
Where to live · PerthFremantle, Perth: where the port still sets the paceNeighbourhood guide to Fremantle for living
Where to live · PerthCottesloe, Perth: the beach suburb that still stops for sunsetNeighbourhood guide to Cottesloe beach suburb
Where to live · PerthSix Seasons, Not Four: Reading Perth Through the Noongar CalendarCultural calendar to understand local nature and seasons
Getting around
1 piece by the writers on the ground
The weekend
11 pieces by the writers on the ground
The weekend · PerthDriving South from Perth to Busselton Jetty and the CapesRoad trip plan south of Perth for weekend escape
The weekend · PerthPerth's Biggest Views for the Price of a Bus TicketDetailed free and cheap lookouts for multi-day exploration
The weekend · PerthWalking the Perth Hills Waterfalls After Winter RainDay trip waterfall walks with practical details
The weekend · PerthWhere Perth Goes Vertical: Kings Park From Canopy to RiverKings Park route with practical info for day trip
The weekend · PerthRottnest Island: Perth's Quokka-Filled Day TripPractical guide to Rottnest Island day trip from Perth
The weekend · PerthShowbags, Wildflowers and a Perth Royal Show WeekendEvent-based weekend plan with local highlights
The weekend · PerthPerth Wildflower Walks and the Spring Day Trips Around ThemSeasonal day trips near Perth for nature escapes
The weekend · PerthShipwrecks and Sundowners: Perth's Sunset Coast from Cottesloe to ScarboroughBeach walk with group suitability notes for weekend
The weekend · PerthThe Pinnacles at night: a desert fantasy just outside PerthNight visit options with price and distance details
The weekend · PerthSwan Valley at Your Elbow: Perth's Wine Region 25 Minutes from the CBDDay trip wine region guide close to Perth
The weekend · PerthWest of Everything: How the Swan River Made PerthRiverside activities and transport options for leisure
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