G'Day & Welcome to a top forum.
There are a stack of members in Perth and surrounds plus the rest of the country.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers crowie
PS - On the tools; always buy the best you can afford even hold off while you save up to get a better tool.
Also watch out for older tools in Market Place, Decreased Estates, Clearance Sales and Garage Sales; often the old tools are way better than the cheaper stuff available today!