Perth in summary

I’ll start with five points for each for now, but will no doubt add more as I think of them.

The good bits:

1. Relatively benign climate, except for the occasional inhumanely hot summers day
2. Fastest and most efficient suburban rail system in the country
3. Decent beaches within easy reach of the CBD
4. Superb local music scene
5. Fremantle

The “could do better” bits:

1. Parochial and insular attitudes remain common, although this is slowly changing
2. Zero print media diversity – the sole daily newspaper is the most reactionary in the country
3. Unhealthy preoccupation with sport (watching it of course, not actually playing it)
4. Historically car-centric approach to urban planning – this is only now starting to be addressed
5. The CBD, though modern, is rather soulless and devoid of character