This article is about a governmental division; for other uses, see Southwest, Western Australia.

The South West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It is so named because it located in the south west corner of Western Australia. The South West region has an area of 23,970 km², and a population of about 123,000 people.

Climate

The South West has a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters. About 900mm of rain falls per year, with almost all of it falling between May and September. Mean maximum daily temperatures range from 16°C (61°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in February.

Economy

The economy of the South West is very diverse. It is a major world producer of alumina and mineral sands, and also has substantial agriculture, timber and viticulture industries. It is Western Australia's most popular tourist destination outside Perth.

Local Government divisions

The South West region consists of the following local government areas:

• Augusta-Margaret River
• Boyup Brook
• Bridgetown-Greenbushes
• Bunbury
• Busselton
• Capel
• Collie
• Dardanup
• Donnybrook-Balingup
• Harvey
• Manjimup
• Nannup.

Map

• Western Australia. Dept. of Land Administration. Cartographic Services Branch. (2004) South West Corner/Western Australia Perth, W.A.. Scale 1:150 000 ; (E 114°58'--E 115°40'/S 033°27'--S 034°25') Also known as StreetSmart Touring Map - with localities Augusta, Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River on title ISBN 0-7309-2907-8

See also

• Margaret River
• Margaret River, Western Australia

References

1. Nottie, Trevor (2004). Plants for Mediterranean Climate Gardens. Rosenberg. p. 9.
2. Bunbury Geography and Weather. Bunburyonline.

External links

• South West Development Commission
• South West Business and Community Directory