What Do I Have To Take Note In Perth?
Posted on February 15th, 2010 by admin
Hi all, I am a male and 17 this year and I have decided to go Perth this Sept or Oct for my first solo travel trip. Will be meeting my friend and maybe my cousin who is studying there. I like to inquiry if there is any tips or things I have to take note when I am in Perth? I heard from friends Perth ppl do not like Asian is it true? And at night Perth could be quite dangerous?
Anyway, is there any cheap accommodation in Perth or any homestay scheme or something, I like to stay longer therefore would like to safe some money.
Thanks alot for your help.
Please dont worry, I think you will find perth rather quiet and reasonably safe, the only place you could possibly run in to trouble is in northbridge (next to the city) and that is if you get into the wrong bunch of drunk people and idiots.
And no, we aren’t against asian people!! I am sure there are some racist people, as in all places, but its nothing you will have to worry about, and if you know people here, your time will be much easier…
I have been told that perth is quite comparable with canada in its people and general atmosphere, not the weather though, so if you are coming late in the year dont bother with warm clothes!
My advice re accomodation, look up a backpackers hostel in the city to begin with and go from there with finding something more long term.
I hope this helps
February 16th, 2010 at 4:22 am
NOO!! perth is not violent at night! only in northbridge where all the drugies and alcoholics hang out! who told you that fellow perthians hate asians when they live here! geez! stupid stereotypes…
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i live here
February 16th, 2010 at 5:07 am
Please dont worry, I think you will find perth rather quiet and reasonably safe, the only place you could possibly run in to trouble is in northbridge (next to the city) and that is if you get into the wrong bunch of drunk people and idiots.
And no, we aren’t against asian people!! I am sure there are some racist people, as in all places, but its nothing you will have to worry about, and if you know people here, your time will be much easier…
I have been told that perth is quite comparable with canada in its people and general atmosphere, not the weather though, so if you are coming late in the year dont bother with warm clothes!
My advice re accomodation, look up a backpackers hostel in the city to begin with and go from there with finding something more long term.
I hope this helps
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February 16th, 2010 at 5:36 am
hostels would be a good idea, you will be with other young people, it is central in perth and they are a good price. I have supplied a link with quite a few webpage for you too look through and see if you like any of them.
Tips would be the same no matter what country your in. Keep your eyes open, don’t do anything stupid or flash money about. don’t walk the streets at night by yourself in Perth. There are many asians living in perth, and although you will sometimes meet with some racism, on the whole most Australians are very accepting. We are a multicultural society which is made up from many different cultures.
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http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/wa/pertharea/perth/directory/hostels
February 16th, 2010 at 5:47 am
Probably half of perth IS asian. I lived there for 22 years and I am white aussie, when I was at highschool probably 50-60% of my friends were asian. I think at night just avoid northbridge during the week, on the weekends it is very busy and fine. I don’t think perth is dangerous, not compared to the other capital cities.
Perth is great
I don’t know much about accommodation sorry but maybe ring up one of the universities and ask if there are any students looking to share houses because they usually have that stuff up on notice boards.
Have fun
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I am a perth girl
February 16th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Perth was only 1% Asian in 1970. Since 1975 after vietnamese refugees came here it is getting more. Of all the immigrants living here about 50% English (Poms), 10% New Zealanders (Kiwis), 20% Eurpoean (Wogs), almost 15% Asian (Chinks), 5% Other (like Yanks).
Vast Majority of the population are 1st generation or more native born or aboriginal.
Some aboriginal louts hang around the city and pick on asians in particular but it’s not a big problem, they’d pick on anybody.
Go to the Perth City Library at 573 Hay St to get all the news from home. It seems to be the meeting place for a lot of asians studying here.
You might find out about accommodation thru them as well. Maybe someone is going home and you can get their place when they leave.
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