The South West Community

Situated in the south-west corner of Western Australia, the South West covers 24,000 km² and is the State’s most populated region outside Perth.

Home to 12 local government areas across the Bunbury Geographe, Warren Blackwood and Margaret River regions, the South West combines coastal centres, regional towns and rural communities with an enviable lifestyle and natural environment.

Strong population growth is supporting an expanding labour force, increased housing demand and growth in services and infrastructure. Proximity to Perth and well-established transport links reinforce the region’s role as a major regional centre with long-term growth potential.

Population
201,659
Population growth 2016-21
7.2%
Median age
43 years
Home ownership
68%
South Regional TAFE's
6
University
1 + Regional Learning Hub
Hospitals
12
Building approvals
$1.4bn
Family running into the ocean together, looking back at camera and smiling. Family includes grandparents, parents and a boy and girl. Weather is sunny with slight cloud and the water is clear and slightly wavey.

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Tour the South West Region