Perth's dating nights for tall singles drew 180 to first event
Perth's Thursday Dating Perth hosts singles events for tall people. The first event drew 180 attendees after going viral.
Perth has launched a dating event concept for tall singles, inspired by an American tall-meetup creator. Thursday Dating Perth hosts weekly singles events at bars and pubs.
Women must be at least five foot ten. Men must be six foot one or taller.
The inaugural event at Fremantle's Old Courthouse attracted nearly 180 people and went viral on social media. Tall women reported relief at being in a room where height was no longer a disadvantage.
One participant said she made new friends and felt able to wear heels without worry. For many tall singles, dating apps and traditional venues had left them feeling overlooked or doubted about their stated height.
- At least five foot ten
- Women height requirement
- Six foot one or taller
- Men height requirement
- Nearly 180
- First event attendance
- 27
- Temelely Crawford age
Why it mattersThe events show how niche dating experiences are filling gaps where mainstream apps and venues fail specific communities.
AustraliaPerth singles now have a tailored dating option that addresses a real gap in the local market.
