7 surprising benefits of living in Derby

1. If you never leave town you can save of fuel. Most things are close by and if you need something special it can be ordered in.

2. It's a close knit community who pitch in when the chips are down. Recent flooding of near by communities showed Derby community step up to help.

3. Plenty of jobs all year around. Hospitality, construction, medical, support work etc..

4. A place of opportunity! Be a volunteer or a paid worker and soon you will find increased responsibility being offered to you. This doesn't happen as easily in the city.

5. It's second chance town! Maybe you have been to prison and think it will be hard to get ahead. Wrong. Most businesses will give you a second chance to make good. Turn up, have a good attitude and try hard.

6. Derby is the gateway to the Kimberley. Visiting amazing places and having amazing experiences spring board from here. The dry season draws people from all over the world to the world class experiences The Kimberley offers. It's a way of life like no other and a true adventure.

7. All of the events you can attend here in Derby during the dry season. Derby packs a punch when it comes to events in a small town. Visit the shire calendar to see for yourself. On top of this there is golf, gun club, speedway, jetty walks, fishing club, Art on the Marsh, Norval's Gallery and some nice cafes. Local secret: Marsh parties and drives on the marsh.