Disadvantages
- small & isolated place, pretty much irrelevant in the global scheme of thing
- craving for attention
- lack the vibrancy
- population in general have conservative attitude, middle class pretense
- small base for employment growth, not much opportunity for those in the creative professions
- mediocre architecture especially in the suburbs..
- city too spread out..
- poor nightlife, late night shopping only one day a week
- few after hour activities in the city
- many rednecks around the city, usually catching public transport
- lots of anti-social behaviour; many hoons, idiots, teenage gangs (again idiots who love to glamorise violence)
- vandalism and property break-ins are common occurence
- poor public transport (rail system is improving but the bus system is terrible)
- few cultural facilities
Advantages
- nice sunny weather
- cosy village atmosphere (eg. Fremantle, Subiaco, Leederville)
- very clean and orderly (probably the cleanest in Australia)
- slower pace of lifestyle
- generally high quality of life
- multi-cultural facet
- affordable accommodation
- well planned city, lots of open spaces
- new activity centers are emerging, becoming more vibrant
- endless leisure amenities
- natural attractions access to pristine beaches, river, bushes
- lots of sporting activities, for players and spectators
- high quality educational institutions
- a lot of young people, lots of energy
- good place to bring up kids (as long as they mix in with the right crowd)