I have met so many amazing Aussies in my travels, heaps of them welcomed me into their homes and adventures. And a lot of them also say the same. I believe it is human nature to explore other places first before exploring their own/home because, well, it's home. It will always be there. At least that's what a lot of people I've met have said. As for me, I have explored my home state a lot when I was living there.
If you love the outdoors and nature, WA has got so much to offer. And I think that's why I love it there. But mostly due to the fact that it's so remote and not easily accessible. A lot of the places I visited in WA aren't as crowded as say Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Definitely worth exploring :)