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Explore the Wheatbelt
The Wheatbelt plays an important role in Western Australia’s economy, and in national and global food security. It is home to a network of diverse communities, rich cultural heritage, unique landscapes and biodiversity. Across generations, the Wheatbelt has demonstrated resilience and abundant potential.
The Wheatbelt boasts dozens of historic and picturesque towns, communities, and landscapes that offer a variety of coastal, peri-urban and rural lifestyles.
The region is underpinned by a growing resource sector and an established agricultural production industry with increasing diversification across manufacturing, construction, logistics and freight and other emerging industries.
The Wheatbelt is emerging as a region of innovation. Its proximity to Perth, available land and significant infrastructure see the Wheatbelt poised to build on economic opportunities into the future.
In 2022-23, key economic contributors in the Wheatbelt included the following sectors:
The Wheatbelt is home to thriving industries including renewable energy, agriculture, mining, mining support services, construction and manufacturing and aged care , health and education.
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The Wheatbelt Development Commission respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands that we live and work on: the family and clan groups of the Ballardong, Goreng, Gubrun, Kalamaia, Njaki-Njaki, Whadjuk, Wiilman, Wudjari, Yued and Yamatji People of the Noongar Nation, their Elders past present and emerging.
We acknowledge their living culture and important role in the sustainable economic development and prosperity of the Wheatbelt region. Led by Noongar wisdom and philosophy, we are committed to embracing opportunities for Aboriginal economic development, entrepreneurship and wealth creation; being a voice of change and reconciliation; supporting sustainable and healthy communities; and empowering future leaders.
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The Wheatbelt Development Commission respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands that we live and work on: the family and clan groups of the Ballardong, Goreng, Gubrun, Kalamaia, Njaki-Njaki, Whadjuk, Wiilman, Wudjari, Yued and Yamatji People of the Noongar Nation, their Elders past present and emerging.
We acknowledge their living culture and important role in the sustainable economic development and prosperity of the Wheatbelt region. Led by Noongar wisdom and philosophy, we are committed to embracing opportunities for Aboriginal economic development, entrepreneurship and wealth creation; being a voice of change and reconciliation; supporting sustainable and healthy communities; and empowering future leaders.
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