South West (Western Australia)
Coordinates: 34°12′S 116°12′E / 34.2°S 116.2°E
The South West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It has an area of 23,970 km2, and a population of about 170,000 people.[1] Bunbury is the main city in the region.
Climate[]
The South West has a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters.[2] There is about 900 mm of precipitation per year, with most between May and September.[3] Mean maximum daily temperatures range from 16 °C in July to 34 °C in February.
Economy[]
The economy of the South West is very diverse. It is a major world producer of aluminium oxide and mineral sands, and also has substantial agriculture, timber, and viticulture industries. It is Western Australia's second-most popular tourist destination after Perth.
Local government divisions[]
The South West region consists of the following local government areas:[1]
- Shire of Augusta–Margaret River
- Shire of Boyup Brook
- Shire of Bridgetown–Greenbushes
- City of Bunbury
- City of Busselton
- Shire of Capel
- Shire of Collie
- Shire of Dardanup
- Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup
- Shire of Harvey
- Shire of Manjimup
- Shire of Nannup
Attractions[]
Some well-known attractions include Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Discovery Centre, Ngilgi Cave, , Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Mammoth Cave, Easter Cave, , Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, Diamond Tree, and Gloucester Tree.
See also[]
- Augusta, Western Australia
- Karridale, Western Australia
- Margaret River, Western Australia
- Margaret River (wine region)
References[]
- ^ a b "South West". Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ Nottie, Trevor (2004). Plants for Mediterranean Climate Gardens. Rosenberg. p. 9.
- ^ Bunbury Geography and Weather. Bunburyonline.
External links[]
- South West (Western Australia)
- Regions of Western Australia