I moved to Margaret River WA and yes it is very quiet. I miss the pub culture that we have in Glasgow. I used to live in Bothwell near Hamilton.
I also do not find it very cheap to live here as this town is mainly for tourists and does not seem to have much soul. I find it pretty hard to meet friends as they never get past how you goin!!!!! I have just got myself a new job and have decided I will give it another 4 weeks and if I don't feel any better about Australia I will be coming home and looking for a job again arghhhhhh