Overview

• Largest Shire in the South West (7,028 km2)
• Population of 9,773 (2006 census)
• 6,615 Electors (October 2007)
• 85% of the Shire is National Park or State Forest (600,000 hectares)
• Incorporates 4 towns & 5 settlements
• 40% of the States’ potable water
• Low unemployment (4.2% December 2002)
• Agricultural production $112m pa (98/99)
• Forest products $140m pa (99)
• Largest orchard in WA (Casuarina Valley)
• Largest nursery in WA (CALM Manjimup)
• 3rd largest wine region in WA at 13% of production (Margaret River 42% & Great Southern 20%)
• 140 km’s of pristine coastline
• 40% of the world famous Bibbulmun Track
• Extensive road, rail, air and telecommunication infrastructure
• Temperate Climate
• Rainfall 1100mm annual average

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