Issue · September 2026 · everything a nomad needs, city by city

Australia · the visa

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

  1. Where to live · PerthPerth Is Not a LayoverCity guide positioning Perth as a destination to live
  2. Where to live · PerthSubiaco, Perth: leafy lanes, long lunches and a very good train rideNeighbourhood guide with transport and dining details
  3. Where to live · PerthPerth CBD, Perth: laneway bars, heritage blocks and river viewsPerth CBD neighbourhood guide for living and leisure
  4. Where to live · PerthNorthbridge, Perth: where the city lets its hair downNeighbourhood guide to Northbridge nightlife and dining
  5. Where to live · PerthLeederville, Perth: the little strip that eats well and stays up lateNeighbourhood guide to Leederville for living and dining
  6. Where to live · PerthFremantle, Perth: where the port still sets the paceNeighbourhood guide to Fremantle for living
  7. Where to live · PerthCottesloe, Perth: the beach suburb that still stops for sunsetNeighbourhood guide to Cottesloe beach suburb
  8. 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

  1. Getting around · PerthPerth With Kids Without Renting a CarTransport options for families without a car in Perth

The weekend

11 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. The weekend · PerthDriving South from Perth to Busselton Jetty and the CapesRoad trip plan south of Perth for weekend escape
  2. The weekend · PerthPerth's Biggest Views for the Price of a Bus TicketDetailed free and cheap lookouts for multi-day exploration
  3. The weekend · PerthWalking the Perth Hills Waterfalls After Winter RainDay trip waterfall walks with practical details
  4. The weekend · PerthWhere Perth Goes Vertical: Kings Park From Canopy to RiverKings Park route with practical info for day trip
  5. The weekend · PerthRottnest Island: Perth's Quokka-Filled Day TripPractical guide to Rottnest Island day trip from Perth
  6. The weekend · PerthShowbags, Wildflowers and a Perth Royal Show WeekendEvent-based weekend plan with local highlights
  7. The weekend · PerthPerth Wildflower Walks and the Spring Day Trips Around ThemSeasonal day trips near Perth for nature escapes
  8. The weekend · PerthShipwrecks and Sundowners: Perth's Sunset Coast from Cottesloe to ScarboroughBeach walk with group suitability notes for weekend
  9. The weekend · PerthThe Pinnacles at night: a desert fantasy just outside PerthNight visit options with price and distance details
  10. The weekend · PerthSwan Valley at Your Elbow: Perth's Wine Region 25 Minutes from the CBDDay trip wine region guide close to Perth
  11. The weekend · PerthWest of Everything: How the Swan River Made PerthRiverside activities and transport options for leisure

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