Why does Perth have an obsession with double brick homes unlike any other city?

Perth residents show an unusual preference for double brick homes, which typically take twelve to eighteen months to build. According to ABC News Australia, non-brick frame construction could cut that timeline in half. Despite the potential for faster building, the preference for double brick remains strong in Western Australia—a distinction that sets Perth apart from other Australian cities.

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