Lonely Planet voted the South West of Australia as one of the world’s top ten regions in 2010. 
- Our Great Outdoors
- Education & Training
- State of the Art Health
- Housing & Real Estate
- Our Environment
- Growing Communities
- Arts & Culture Scene
- Sports & Leisure
- Events for Everyone
- Built Heritage
Lifestyle
Situated in the picturesque south-west corner of Australia, the South West region is known for its extensive natural beauty and enviable climate.
The region covers an area of 23,970 square kilometres and has a typically Mediterranean climate with pleasant summer months and winter rainfall.
Bordered by the Indian and Southern oceans, the region's coastline features some of the best surfing beaches in the country, towering forests and established wine regions.
The region boasts superb restaurants and a thriving arts community with numerous galleries showcasing the works of talented artisans.
Other attractions include national parks, beaches, wineries and eco-tourism sites that have credited the South West region as the most popular tourist destination outside Perth.
Click on the links below to find out more about the South West lifestyle:
Our great
outdoors
State
of the art health
Education and training
Housing and real estate
Living with our
environment
Growing
communities
Arts
and culture scene
Sports and
leisure
Events for
everyone
Built
heritage
L-R: SWDC project officer Alan Cross, author and broadcaster Bill Bunbury and South West Working Life Association chairman David Partridge at Wonnerup house for the launch of the Working Life Heritage Trail brochure.
