Hi Acacia
Not going to be of much help I'm afraid! but if you can hold out till the end of the year, we will be moving to Mandurah! We lived in Brisbane before for a year and returned to the UK - mainly because of having no friends! I'm quite happy with my own company, but not all of the time!!! Are you on your own, or do you have a hubby/partner/kids? There are plenty of people on here to make friends with, so don't worry, you won't be on your own for long!
I'm sure that when we eventually finish our house and sell and come over, you will be introducing me to all of your new circle! Look forward to it
Take care - Lynn x