The South West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It has an area of , and a population of about 170,000 people. Bunbury is the main city in the region.
Climate The South West has a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters.Nottie, Trevor (2004). Plants for Mediterranean Climate Gardens. Rosenberg. p. 9. There is about of precipitation per year, with most between May and September.Bunbury Geography and Weather. Bunburyonline. Mean maximum daily temperatures range from in July to 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:
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, Augusta Jewel Cave, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Busselton Jetty, Mammoth Cave, Easter Cave, Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre, Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, Diamond Tree, and Gloucester Tree.
References
External links South West Development Commission South West Business and Community Directory South West Life