Western Australia (WA)

Western Australia is Australia's largest state at 2,645,615 square kilometres, but its least populated at just over 2 million people. The state capital is Perth is home to 1.5 million people and is located on the western coastline bordering the Indian Ocean.

According to Western Australia.com, the State is divided into 5 major areas and surrounding regions:

Perth / Coral Coast / Outback WA / North West / South West

The Western Australia.com website contains detailed information on these regions (and sub-regions and towns) including attractions, climate, transport, accommodation, maps and events.

Below is more information about Western Australia's regions. You should also check the listings under National organisations and Information for families for additional information.

Local government services

The Western Australian State Government website provides a starting point for information on things like health, housing, education and transport.

The WA Department of Local Government and Regional Development website provides a local government directory where you can find the websites and contact information for all of the State's local councils.

Webcams

Bunbury and Busselton
Broome, Cable Beach (interactive 360 degree view)
Broome, other views
Perth
Perth / Fremantle region