Most Australians live on or near the coast. Access to the beach lifestyle is one of the biggest draws to living in the lower part. Still, some beaches are better than others and Cottesloe sets the standard for WA. Sitting just north of the Swan River, 11 kilometers from the Perth CBD, in the direction of Freemantle; Cottesloe, along with the neighboring suburb Peppermint Grove; is one of the most prestigious addresses in Australia.

At Cottesloe you can combine a village lifestyle where shops and cafes are a short drive from home, with the business and professional opportunities of Perth CBD. If you like to live in a place with a bit of history, where the old meets the new; moving to Cottesloe could be perfect for you. Large old Victorian residences are mixed with modern apartments. You can choose a century-old villa with iron lace and climbing roses; or an easy-care townhome that echoes the blue ocean in its walls of glass. Among the suburb’s architectural treasures is the former Cottesloe Beach Hotel, now a backpacker, a stunning Art Deco building right on the beach.

In colonial times, Cottesloe Beach was a seaside resort. Doctors sent children with tuberculosis or whooping cough there to convalesce in the sea air. These days, Perth locals still prescribe a day in Cottesloe when they need to cheer themselves up. Favorite beach pastimes include swimming, fishing, surfing, beach volleyball, and lazing around with a good book. You don’t even have to leave the beach to find good food or a cool drink. Popular nearby restaurants include Beaches Cafe, 2 Fat Indians and Philips Food and Wine, all with top quality food.

If you’re lucky, you won’t have far to walk home after a day in the sand. You can settle right there in Cottesloe. There are many social groups and activities to help new immigrants get settled. From art and camera clubs, lifeguards to surfing, football and dancing – there’s no end to ways to find friends and feel at home in this attractive and established Perth community.