Perth, the largest city in the state of Western Australia, is one of the most isolated major conurbations on the planet. Geographically it’s closer to Jakarta in Indonesia than it is to Sydney, Australia’s biggest city.
Home to around two million people, Perth is famous for its pristine beaches and fantastic architecture, as well as a burgeoning community of multi-millionaires. The two wealthiest neighbourhoods in the country are in Perth, populated largely by people who’ve made their money from the mining sector.
As anyone from Perth will attest to, it’s also a city that’s mad about sport. The Eagles and the Dockers, two of the country’s most popular AFL teams, are based there, as are the Perth Wildcats, Australia’s most decorated basketball team. Daniel Ricciardo, one of the biggest names in Formula1, is a Perth native, as are Justin Langer, one of Australia’s great cricketers, and
