AnuB

I have lived in East Perth since 2011 (with a brief stint in the outer suburbs) and this is where I want to stay. I have recently purchased a property to transit from renting to owning. Property prices are high, but the rental or resale value seem certain.

The best features of East Perth are the Claisebrook Cove area (a beautifully built water inlet with busy, cheerful cafes and bars); and the Swan River foreshore with cycling and pedestrian paths, parks, greenery, water birds and outdoor gym equipment. My partner and I go for a walk, cycle or exercise in the park several times per week.

East Perth is safe, clean, green and tidy. It's quiet at night and reasonably lively and busy during the day, at least at the Cove and along Hay St and Adelaide Tce. The streets in between are not as interesting, but are also a convenient location to live for anyone working in the CBD. We also have families with small kids as neighbours: apartment dwellers substitute the lack of back yard by spending family time in the multiple beautiful parks.

I wish there were more options to dine at night, even though there are a few restaurants around the Cove, Adelaide Tce and on Hill St around Wellington Park. We hardly ever walk to Hay St, even though there would be some options too.

East Perth is perfect for anyone who appreciates the convenient location (free transit zone, never pay to get the CBD by bus or train!), greenery at the rivershore and lively Mediterranean feeling of enjoying coffee at a sunny cafe patio at the Cove, watching people stroll by and even dolphins playing in the inlet. More shops, cafes and restaurants would ensure lively nightlife outside of the Cove.

The only down side - along with the price tag - is that Wellington Park is dodgy at night (people drink, fight and cause disturbance).