BUNBURY: PAST AND PRESENT

BUNBURY

The principal of making a "town by town" comparison leaves us with something of a dilemma with regard to Bunbury. Its 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 youd expect, but it is now a place where we are excited to live.

Greater Bunbury has a port in the top ten in Australia (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 Youre there
Distance to beach Youre 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 Wests 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.
DON PUGH CARAVAN TRIP 2008

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[ashleighfromdownoz]

Beautiful town, no place like home <3 

[eangsimkang1]

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