Dating on a FIFO roster
Key facts
| Report a scam in WA | WA ScamNet, 1300 30 40 54 |
|---|---|
| Check a match's photos | Use a reverse image search such as Google or TinEye |
| Kings Park free walks | Daily at 10am and 1pm |
| Albany whale season | June to October |
Being away for weeks at a time does not stop you meeting someone. It just means planning a bit more. These ideas help both FIFO workers and the people who date them.
Make the first date easy to fit in
When you fly back into Perth, keep the first date simple. Kings Park is free to enter, and volunteer guides run free walks daily at 10am and 1pm. You can meet without planning a whole day.
Source: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority: Kings Park, checked 9 November 2026
Save a weekend away for your break
A longer break suits a trip south. Busselton Jetty runs train rides and Underwater Observatory tours year round, weather permitting, and the South West wine and surf country is close by. It gives you time to talk without rushing.
Source: Busselton Jetty, checked 9 November 2026
Know the scam signs
WA Consumer Protection warns about intense early affection, elaborate overseas cover stories, refusing to meet in person and requests for money. Never send money or ID to someone you have not met face to face, and report scams to WA ScamNet.
Source: WA Government: Tainted love, romance scam victims climb in 2025, checked 9 November 2026
Questions
How do you date when you work fly-in fly-out?
Tell matches about your roster early, plan dates for your days off and keep in touch while you are on site. Someone who suits you will be fine with the rhythm.
Should I put my roster on my profile?
It helps to say you work FIFO, so matches know what to expect. Keep details like your site and exact dates private until you know someone better.
How do FIFO workers meet people?
Many meet online first, then plan a date for their break. Joining a local club or class that runs on your days off helps too.
Read next
Our sister site Smooch has a page on dating in Perth. WhichDating, our sister review site, has a guide to first date tips.