Very difficult to compare Perth with eastern state cities as Perth is being developed differently. The majority of new blocks are in a coastal corridor north and south of Perth. Our cheap blocks are still only a few minutes from the beach. Sydney cheap blocks are halfway to Canberra! Back blocks away from the coast are not so popular in Perth, but will be the area where cheap blocks will be developed. Perth is based on Los Angeles with a freeway and railway running north to south alongside each other. This transport system caters for the coastal strip. Perth is in need of improvement in public transport in the NE and SE regions if inland blocks are to be developed. We also have 2 desalination plants to overcome the water shortage. Believe it or not we have iron ore resources about 150kms east of Perth which may be developed in the future which will put further strain on transport systems.
