It is not uncommon in Australia to say you are going over to a friend's house. In Perth people often would say they are "going over" to Melbourne or Sydney. T

It is not uncommon in Australia to say you are going over to a friend's house. In Perth people often would say they are "going over" to Melbourne or Sydney. There is also the reverse "coming over" "Out" is used generally such as in "heading out" where often no destination is specified. Also we sometimes use "outback" meaning anywhere not in a city or suburban area.