What are the coolest suburbs in Perth to live in? Im moving there in Sept! and have no clue where to go!?

Question

I want something close to the beach, but quite trendy and fun! All the places I have looked at around the beach suburbs are quite old and not very nice! Anyone who knows ANYTHING about Perth please help out!!!!! :)

Answer 1

As Ben said, you have just described Fremantle. Its cool down there. I will also shoot myself in the foot if you don't love it!

Answer 2

From your description, Fremantle is the place you want to be,

close to the beach, but quite trendy and fun! It you dont love it, i will shoot myself in the foot!...

Answer 3

If you want to live near the beach and in a newer suburb then I recommend Hillarys and Hillarys Harbour.

Here are some sites to look at.

http://www.hillarysresort.com.au/

http://www.sorrentoquay.com.au/

Hillarys is one of the Northern Beaches in Perth.

I have always liked Cottesloe Beach but like you mentioned you want to stay away from older suburbs. Next choice would be Scarborough Beach. But it's still a little on the older side.

http://scarboro.info/

I have 2 nephews that are in there 20's and live in Perth. They   surf a lot at Hillarys Beach and the beaches that are close the there.

Hope this helps you out.

Answer 4

hillaries mullaloo and ocean reef all too expensive, suburbs like kingsley and greenwood are all relatively close like a 2 minute drive to good beaches and alot cheaper!

Answer 5

Secret Harbour. Its a new-ish area and near a VERY nice beach. its very safe and it has alot of festivals around there.

Answer 6

Coogee Marina, or Leighton Beach would probably fit your bill.

They are brand new and include apartments, and are really close to Fremantle!

Otherwise only Scarborough has Apartment/Unit style accommodation on a large scale.

Everywhere else is only Family Houses and nothing for single people to live in, if you search the listings in REIWA website you will see what I mean.

Answer 7

I would totally recommend Fremantle as well - that is the definition of trendy and fun and you will love it.  I also like Cottesloe and Scarborough, but they are older suburbs.  Go for Freo!