The South West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It has an area of 23,970 km2, and a population of about 170,000 people.[1]Bunbury is the main city in the region.
Location of South West region in Western Australia.
The South West has a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters.[2] There is about 900 mm of precipitation per year, with most between May and September.[3] Mean maximum daily temperatures range from 16 °C in July to 34 °C 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.
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