PERTH: Pros and Cons of living in a low density city.
Written by Dr. John Crouch

Perth, the capital of Western Australia is best described as a low density city.  Over the years it has been a magnet for migrants seeking a lifestyle built around its garden suburb character. Perth's growth throughout the twentieth century paralleled the development of the automobile. As a consequence as the population grew and new suburbs developed throughout the twentieth century the suburbs were planned with families living in detached bungalows often surrounded by luxuriant gardens. The automobile made possible the extensive garden suburb character of the city.