Collie
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Collie is a place with the feel of a small town, a strong industrial base, and roots in the beautiful forests of the South West.
Facilities there are first rate and make the town one to consider whether your move to the South West is for work, to bring up a family, or to set up your retirement.
Education, sporting, medical, shopping facilities are all there and if there is something that's needed that only a bigger city can deliver, Bunbury is less than an hour away and Perth is within 2 and a half hours.
Unlike many towns in the 21st century, Collie has an industrial background and is happy to embrace that and to promote it. This offers a distinct feeling, and may offer some of the best hope for the future, as the town is welcoming to properly controlled industrial developments, which often suffer "knee jerk" resistance elsewhere. Collie is set amongst rolling hills with many homes in Collie boasting magnificent views over State Forrest and the Town, while a short walk from most homes will lead you to the picturesque Collie River or Bushland.
| Population | 9056 (2001 Census) |
| Distance to Perth | 200km |
| Distance to Bunbury | 53km |
| Distance to beach | 60km |
| Annual Rainfall | Approx 800mm |
| Schools | 5 Primary schools, 1 Senior High school (to Year 12), TAFE Centre |
| Police | Police station |
| Health Services | 83 bed hospital, aged care facilities, 2 medical centres, 2 dentists, child heath centre |
| Shops | 4 Banks, Coles, Newmart, Target Country, and a range of approximately 60 speciality stores |
| Sport | Sport is an important part of life in Collie, and a very diverse range of sporting associations exist for juniors and seniors - including Soccer, Basketball, Australian Rules, Shooting, Motorsport, Riding for the Disabled, Pony Club, Hockey, Bocce (at the Italian Club), Cycling and much more. |
| Other Facilities | Recreation centre and ground, swimming pool, Police & Citizens Youth Club |
| Major Industries | Collie has a significant role in the provision of electricity for Western Australia. There are two coal mines in the town, and two power stations. The government of Western Australia will soon commission a new base loas power station, for which a number of Collie base proposals have been made. |
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Local Links
Collie Shire - www.collie.wa.gov.au
Collie Visitor Centre - www.collierivervalley.org.au