BUNBURY
| The principal of making a "town
by town" comparison leaves us with something
of a dilemma with regard to Bunbury. It’s
just not a town any more.
Bunbury is a City and we consider the notion
of "greater Bunbury" all the time,
taking in areas that are part of neighbouring
authorities Capel, Dardanup, and Harvey. The
transformation from biggest town in the South
West to regional city has happened in increments
as you’d expect, but it is now a place
where we are excited to live. Greater Bunbury
has a port in the top ten in Australia
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| (by volume), and is the commercial
and residential heart of the prosperous South
West Region of Western Australia, one of the
most diverse and dynamic regions in the nation. |
Located about 180 km South of the Capital City of
Perth, Bunbury now has a population in excess of 50
000 and is growing at a rate difficult to clearly
quantify as the growth is now across several local
authorities and ABS districts.
The city has made a remarkable transformation in
a little over a decade from industrial city to the
lifestyle capital or Western Australia.
Marlston Hill and Harbour City are emerging world-class
residential, commercial and tourism projects with
stunning views over the bay, ocean and inland to the
Darling Ranges.
A rich maritime heritage has inspired the birth of
this waterfront playground. The estuary, deep water
port, a sheltered bay, a protected boat harbour and
the Indian Ocean are within a few minutes of wherever
you live in the City.
Higher education is an important attraction with
the Bunbury campus of the Edith Cowan University and
adjacent South West Regional College of Technical
and Further Education complementing a choice of private
and public educational opportunities. Specialists
services, including major private and public hospitals,
provide comprehensive health care.
The city centre is alive with people enjoying the
cosmopolitan atmosphere of the entertainment and restaurant
precinct, the Cinema Complex, the international standard
Bunbury Entertainment Centre and magnificent Bunbury
Regional Art Galleries.
The City of Bunbury is forging a reputation of its
own as a place to visit, and a sought after investment
and lifestyle opportunity.
| Population |
More than 50,000 |
| Distance to Perth |
185km |
| Distance to Bunbury |
You’re there |
| Distance to beach |
You’re there |
| Annual Rainfall |
Approx 900mm |
| Schools |
Government primary schools, Private
primary schools including Catholic, Anglican and
other Church based, 1 Aboriginal community school,
3 Senior High schools (to Year 12) including Australind,
TAFE Centre, University. |
| Police |
Regional Police headquarters. |
| Health Services |
St John of God private hospital
(80 beds) Public hospital, aged care facilities,
medical centres, dentists, child heath centres,
specialists, pathology and more. |
| Shops |
Numerous shopping precincts across
the city including Centrepoint and Bunbury Forum,
which are major, modern shopping centres. Range
of fashion and specialty stores along with thriving
restaurant sector. |
| Sport |
Sport is an important part of life
across the South West, and the South West Recreation
Complex at Hay park has been built to accommodate
Bunbury and much of the South West’s playing
needs. Literally acres of playing fields combine
with a modern centre including gymnasium/ health
club, heated indoor pool, squash courts, and other
court surfaces. A very diverse range of sporting
associations exist for juniors and seniors across
and around Bunbury- including Soccer, Basketball,
Australian Rules, Shooting, Motorsport, Tennis,
Hockey, Surf life saving, Cycling and much more. |
| Major Industries |
The South West is a major producer
for the nation. The port is moving an amount of
goods difficult to imagine. There is a very important
resources sector including Coal, Mineral Sands,
and other minerals. Refining is also important.
Collie has a significant role in the provision
of electricity for Western Australia. Recent government
announcements. The government of Western Australia
will soon commission a new base load power station,
for which a number of Collie based proposals have
been made. |
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