Do I really NEED a car in Perth?

Question

As I intend to work casual as a nightfiller for a while, do I absolutely need a car? Will be based in Thornlie but not sure if the casual job will be in the same suburb.

Answer 1

Depends where you live in relation to school, work and so forth.  

Near a bus route that has a suitable timetable?  Take the bus.

Want to go to the beach or somewhere a bit out of the way every now and then?  Taxis are cheaper than keeping a car for that.

Consider riding a bike too.  This can save you serious money on parking, let alone fuel and wear and tear on a car.  If you are close enough to work, within about 3 km it can actually be quicker to cycle than to drive.  

I'm not in Perth but I live about 1300 metres from work and it is actually quicker to walk than it is to drive.

Answer 2

Yes, you need one unless you don't like going out or you live near the city.

Answer 3

Yes, unless you live in walking distance to where you will work. There is bugger all public transport if your going to be a night filler.

Look in the Quokka for a car.

Answer 4

Depends how far away you are living from your work.  Thornlie is pretty close to a train that goes into the city, but Perth has just built a new southern railway system and is short of railcars at present.  The buses are pretty useless, particularly at night-time.  Taxis are very expensive and hardly any around.  Why not find out if your job is near your home first?  You might be able to get a lift home with someone you work with if you pay them a couple of bucks for petrol.

Answer 5

public transport here is pretty crappy and taxi service is slow and expensive, really depends on how long u planning on staying and how much inconvenience your willing to put up with. Perth is going through a massive urban sprawl all up the coast so yeah its pretty spread out.

But no you dont NEED a car, there is public transport basically everywhere.