The South West is a regional economic powerhouse – generating $12.4 billion in 2009-10. 
International Port
Increase in port activity
If ports are indicators of economic activity, the South West region of Australia is thriving.
In 2010/11, the Bunbury Port had to rewrite its record books three times after reaching a number of highs in its 102-year history.
In 2010/11, the Bunbury Port experienced:
- A record profit before tax of $8.3million - up 122 per cent from 2009/10
- A record trade of 13.997 million tonnes
- A record of 114 commercial ship visits
In addition to achieving these records, in 2010/11 alumina and woodchip exports increased by 131,000 tonnes.
Find out more about the Bunbury Port by visiting www.byport.com.au.
One of the biggest ports in regional Australia
Located within the protected waters of Koombana Bay, the Bunbury Port is well-equipped and capable of distributing a variety of products from the region world-wide.
It currently consists of seven berths and an inner and outer harbour, with depths up to 9.1 metres at the Outer Harbour and 12.2 metres at the Inner Harbour.
The Inner Harbour is serviced by a narrow gauge rail line and has having road transport access, where as the Outer Harbour is serviced by road transport only.
Expansions, including the development of new berths, have been proposed.
Major commodities shipped through the port include alumina, mineral sands, woodchips, caustic soda and silica sand.
Major commodities shipped through the Bunbury Port include alumina, mineral sands, woodchips, caustic soda and silica sand.
