Western Australia info

The nation's largest state and the second largest subnational entity in the world, it has 2.1 million inhabitants (10% of the national total), 85% of whom live in the south-west corner of the state. The people of Western Australia are often colloquially referred to as sandgropers, the common name of an insect found on sand dunes around Perth.

Western Australia is bounded by South Australia and the Northern Territory to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the west and north. In Australia, the body of water south of the continent is officially gazetted as the Southern Ocean, whereas the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) designates it as part of the Indian Ocean. The total distance of the state's eastern borders is 1,862 km, and there is 12,889km of coastline. The total land area occupied by the state is 2.5 million km.2

 

Bays in Western Australia, Australia

The oldest European settlement in Western Australia. Only 4 1/2 hours drive from Perth, Albany is thought by many to be one of the prettiest cities in the world. Albany has always been at the crossroads of the Northeast and the best destination for work and leisure....


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Augusta is a town on the south-west coast of Western Australia, where the Blackwood River emerges into Flinders Bay....


Balcatta is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stirling. It is a primarily middle-class suburb made up of mainly Italian Catholic, Greek and Macedonian Orthodox families, as well as many families from other European Orthodox religions. It is also one of the largest suburbs in the northern part of the Perth metropolitan area. Much of Balcatta is a commercial and industrial area....


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Bicton is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south-west of the central business district....


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Tranquillity, hospitality and breathtaking views make Bridgetown the ideal place to stopover, catch your breath and establish a base from which to explore the South West's wealth of attractions. Just 3 hours' drive from the WA Capital of Perth and 1 1/2 hours from the coastal strip and the regional centre of Bunbury, the Bridgetown area is a unique microcosm, offering the very best of the South West. The town itself enjoys a rustic charm with a unique wooded backdrop and an enviable array of eating houses. Once the apple growing centre of the state, Bridgetown is now famous for its rolling hillsides, scenic drives, jarrah forests, starry nights and the longest continually flowing river in the state...the mighty Blackwood....


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Broome is relaxing and lay back with a lot of tourist attractions and places or interest,with the bueatiful Cable Beach.There is also a lot of pearling history in Broome...


Situated on a peninsula, Bunbury is an aquatic playground offering diverse lifestyle and recreational experiences. With an extensive array of attractions, entertainment, shopping, nightlife, dining and accommodation choices, Bunbury presents whatever type of getaway you are looking for....


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Caversham is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located in the City of Swan....


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Churchlands is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia located approx. 8 km North-West from the CBD within the Local Government Area of the City of Stirling. Churchlands is an expensive suburb with most homes built after the 1980s...


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Crawley is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Subiaco and City of Perth....


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Denmark in Western Australia is famous for its pristine beaches, clear ocean waters, excellent surfing, great fishing, the Valley of The Giants Tree Top Walk and the Bibbulmun Track....


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Derby is a town in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia right on the edge of King Sound with the highest tides in Australia....


Dongara is located at the mouth of the Irwin River, and the area has been marketed as the Rock lobster capital of Australia....


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East Fremantle is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south-west of the central business district....


East Perth is an inner suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located next to the Perth CBD....


Esperance is a large town in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, located on the Southern Ocean coastline....


Exmouth is a small town in Western Australia, perfect for visiting the Cape Range National Park and diving the nearby Ningaloo Reef...


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In hard-and-fast terms, Fremantle is once again a busy port, host to a big fishing fleet as well as container ships and, in recent years, the occasional big cruise vessel. It maintains a vibrant commercial life closely related to its new image as a desirable tourist destination. However, it has retained its cosmopolitan nature and preserved its identity, largely through the good sense and dedication of its modern-day civic fathers. In a few square kilometres, it would be hard to find a bigger variety of sights, sounds and experiences. And they can be encompassed comfortably on foot....


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Geraldton is a city and port in Western Australia located 424 kilometres (263 mi) north of Perth. According to the 2006 census, Geraldton has a population of 31,553, making it the fifth-largest city in Western Australia. Today the city is an important centre for mining, fishing, wheat, sheep and tourism....


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Hillarys is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Joondalup. Its postcode is 6025. It was named after one of its early settlers, a Gallipoli war veteran, Bertram John Hillarys. It is approximately 20 minutes drive north of Perth and is within walking distance of AQWA (The Aquarium of Western Australia). Regular ferries leave the harbour for Rottnest Island and seasonal whale watching tours are also available....


Innaloo is a suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, and it is located 9 km from Perth's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stirling....


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Joondalup is a regional metropolitan city within Perth, Western Australia....


Jurien Bay on Western Australia's Coral coast is located in the wheatbelt region, and is a favourite family holiday destination with safe swimming beaches and great fishing opportuntiies....


Karratha is a town adjoining the port of Dampier in the Pilbara region of Western Australia with ancient links, and boasts golf, tennis, lawn bowls, beautiful beaches or fishing and snorkeling around the islands of the Dampier Archipelago....


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Margaret River is a town in the South West of Western Australia, located in the valley of the eponymous Margaret River, 277 kilometres (172 mi) south of Perth, the state capital. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River....


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Middleton Beach is a coastal suburb of the City of Albany, an easy five minute drive via Middleton Road (or half hour walk) from the city centre. An ideal area for swimming, surfing, body boarding and more. Picnic on the lawns beneath the Norfolk Pine trees or enjoy a meal at one of the several cafes and restaurants in the beach area....


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Mount Lawley is an inner northern suburb of Perth, Western Australia....


Mullaloo is a northern coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Joondalup....


Nedlands is a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Nedlands, although a small section to the northeast is located within the City of Subiaco. It is about 7 kilometres (4 mi) from the Perth CBD via either Thomas Street or Mounts Bay Road....


Northbridge is an inner city suburb of Perth, Western Australia, separated from Perth's central business district by the Fremantle and Joondalup railway lines. It is part of the City of Perth local government area....


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Parkwood is a southeastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia....


Perth is a vibrant and modern city sitting between the cerulean Indian Ocean and the ancient Darling Ranges. It claims to be the sunniest state capital in Australia, though more striking is its isolation from the rest of the countr....


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Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and also the site of the highest tonnage port in Australia....


Mandurah is a water wonderland visited by day trippers and holiday makers alike all year round. It is home to activities such as surfing, swimming, crabbing, dolphin watching, boating, fishing and world-class golfing, and that's just scratching the surface! The town centre of Mandurah is situated around Mandjar Bay and it's foreshore is lined with wonderful parkways, barbeque facilities cafe's, restaurants and a great boardwalk, which is just one of the many other walks available....


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Rockingham is a city and primary centre in Western Australia south-west of the Perth city centre and is a nature lovers paradise with expansive safe beaches and watersports, a popular tourist destination. ...


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Rottnest Island is an island off the coast of Western Australia with casual atmosphere, fine beaches, a dazzling marine life and pristine bays and a is a popular tourist destination....


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Scarborough is a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Stirling. It is approximately 14 km by road northwest of central Perth....


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Sorrento is a northern coastal suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Joondalup. At its northwestern corner is the Hillarys Boat Harbour, built in the late 1980s....


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Swanbourne is a western coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia and is an affluent locale with older homes being renovated and many new homes being built. The suburb is named after Swanbourne in Buckinghamshire, England....


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Trigg Beach is Perth's most popular suburban surfing beach. Walking and bike riding paths stretch along the coast. Trigg Island is situated 15 kilometres north west of Perth central city and is an excellent surf beach. Plenty of car parking is available....


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Yallingup is an aboriginal word meaning "Place of Love". The township can claim to be one of Western Australia's first and best-loved tourist destinations due to its caves first discovered by European settlers in 1899 and spectacular coastline....


The lower Great Southern region of Western Australia is renowned for its glorious scenery and mild climate ... an ideal place to relax and enjoy a respite from the summer heat or just a peaceful getaway during the quieter off peak season....


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