Bridgetown is a heritage listed town, oozing old world charm and the best of country hospitality. 
- Our Region - overview
- Augusta-Margaret River
- Boyup Brook
- Bridgetown-Greenbushes
- Bunbury
- Busselton
- Capel
- Collie
- Dardanup
- Donnybrook-Balingup
- Harvey
- Manjimup
- Nannup
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Mining and tourism industries figure prominently in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, with the farming, horticultural and viticulture sectors also contributing to the local economy.
Mining is a major contributor to the shire's economy, with Talison Lithium operating out of Greenbushes. The combined total of spodumene, tantalite and tin production in Greenbushes was worth $179.6 million in 2006-07, with a significant portion of world demand for spodumene and tantalum met by the Greenbushes mine.
The shire, encompassing the historic towns of Bridgetown and Greenbushes, also recognises tourism as a very strong part of the local economy. Many old buildings in Bridgetown have been restored to their former glory, making Bridgetown a popular heritage tourism destination.
Attractions
Visit the Bridgetown-Greenbushes visitor information website for detailed information on local attractions, events, tours and accommodation options.
Shire statistics
| Towns & communities | |
|---|---|
| Bridgetown, North Greenbushes, Greenbushes, Yornup, Hester, Catterick, Winnijup, Maranup Ford, Hester Brook, Kangaroo Gully, Wandillup, Glennlynn, Sunnyside, Kingston | |
| Local industries | |
| Mining, Timber, Farming, Horticulture, Marron, Viticulture, Crafts & Cottage Industries | |
| Population | |
| Estimated resident population, 2012 | 4,505 |
| Average annual growth rate, 2007-2012 | 1.4% |
| Building approvals 2011-12 | |
| Total value of building approvals | $17,963,000 |
| Residential approvals | $12,369,000 |
| Non-residential approvals | $5,594,000 |
| Number of residential building approvals | 40 |
| Labour market (a) | |
| Labour force employed | 2,612 |
| Unemployed | 102 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% |
| Average income | |
| Average taxable income per annum | $53,944 |
| Subdivisions | |
| Residential lots approved for development, 2010 | 0 |
| Agriculture | |
| Total agricultural land holdings, 2005-06 | 46,009 hectares |
| Number of farms, 2005-06 | 186 |
| Value of agricultural production, 2005-06 | $15,481,440 |
Sources (a) Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Small Area Labour Markets - Australia. |
ABS Census data
Bridgetown arts and crafts
Bridgedale House
Talison Greenbushes mine