Regional Overview
The South West Region of Western Australia is located in the south-west corner of the State, facing the Indian and Southern Oceans and covers an area of 23,998 square kilometres. The rugged coastline, world-class surfing, and caves and wineries, are some of the attractions for visitors.
The region's activities include agriculture and horticulture; timber and forest products; mineral extraction, processing and manufacturing; retailing; tourism; construction; other manufacturing; service industries; and fishing and aquaculture. With the ongoing development of these activities and associated infrastructure there will be increasing employment opportunities for the people of the South West.
Major Centres
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Major Centres |
Population |
Distance From Perth |
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Bunbury |
45, 153 |
179km |
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Collie |
6, 946 |
202km |
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Busselton |
13, 863 |
228km |
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Manjimup |
4,387 |
301km |
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Margaret River |
3,629 |
274km |
Local Government
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Augusta-Margaret River, Shire of
Boyup Brook, Shire of
Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Shire of
Bunbury (City)
Busselton, Shire of
Capel, Shire of |
Collie, Shire of
Dardenup, Shire of
Donnybrook – Balingup, Shire of
Manjimup, Shire of
Nannup, Shire of
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Links to the South West
Health Service Directory - WACHS South West
South West Development Commission
Regions of WA Series – South West , Striding Ahead (PDF 5.26MB)
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