Wheatbelt Region

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The Wheatbelt Region

The Wheatbelt Region comprises an area of 154 862 square kilometres, more than twice the size of Tasmania. The region is home to over 69,000 people, making it the third most populous region in the State.

The Wheatbelt has a diverse population, with over 15% having been born overseas, and around 5% being Indigenous. Over 10% of the population are aged between 15 and 24 years old, with 13% aged 65 and over. The median age is approximately 37 years. The population is widely dispersed with only around 16,000 people located in the main service centres of Northam, Narrogin, Merredin and Moora.

The environment of the Wheatbelt is as varied as the people. We have approximately 150km of pristine coastline, expanding from Guilderton to Jurien Bay. The Avon region close to Perth is known for it’s lush environment, thanks to its relatively high rainfall. The areas to the East are rich in minerals, including, gold, nickel and iron ore, while the remainder of the region is mostly agricultural.

The region has well-developed transport links, with most major highways and rail routes to Perth passing through. The region has 35% of the State’s roads and easy access to the Port of Fremantle and regional ports at Geraldton, Bunbury, Albany and Esperance. A range of private air charter services is available. Daily passenger rail services operate on the main east-west line and a variety of passenger road coach services exist.

The region has extensive educational, health, recreational and cultural services and is home to the C Y O'Connor College of TAFE and Curtin University's Muresk Institute of Agriculture. The region also offers affordable housing and business premises, including established industrial precincts ideal for manufacturing and new industry.

For more information about the Wheatbelt you can refer to the following publications:

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Wheatbelt ABS population and housing data map: - 9/05/2008

The Interactive Social Atlas uses the latest ABS Population and Housing Census data to focus on the people and communities of non-metropolitan Australia.

The link below will let you create and download customized social atlas products for any region in Australia - including the Wheatbelt - by selecting a region of interest and all or some of the social data information you require.

For more information go to:

http://adl.brs.gov.au/socialatlas/

Wheatbelt Region Key Features Map - 6/05/2008

This map, provided by the Department of Land Information, shows key features of the Wheatbelt region, including roads, towns, water sources, and resources/development activities.

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Wheatbelt Development Commission Map - 25/08/2004

This map shows the Wheatbelt Development Commission Region, including Shire boundaries and office locations.

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