Western Australia
Western Australia (WA) is easily Australia’s largest state covering an area of around 2,529,875 km². If it were a separate country all on its own, and some people around these parts think it is, it would be the 10th largest country in the world, behind Argentina and Kazakhstan. The UK would fit into WA just over 10 times and it is bigger than Texas, California, Montana, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada all added together.
It has a population of around 2.2 million people. It is known as “The Real Thing” and the people who live there are known as “Sand Gropers”.
Favourite attractions over in WA include Rottnest Island, a day trip from Perth and Shark Bay Marine Park, part of the famous Shark Bay world heritage region.
Famous Australians who originated from the state are, well actually, there is only one needed for this state. He is Mr. Australia himself, they do not get any more famous than this, yes, WA gave us all…….. Rolf Harris!
Places in Western Australia
The capital city of Western Australia is Perth, but there are plenty other major towns, cities and localities to choose from within the state.
Here is a list of towns with a population in excess of 10,000 people…….
- Mandurah – about 68,000
- Rockingham – just over 67,000
- Bunbury – almost 55,000
- Kalgoorlie-Boulder – just over 28,000
- Geraldton – about 27,000
- Albany – just over 25,000
- Kwinana – roughly 20,000
- Busselton – about 15,000
- Ellenbrook – nearly 12,000
- Karratha about 11,000
- Port Hedland – around 11,000
- Broome – about 11,000
There are also many towns and locations with a population of under 10,000 people. If you live in any town in WA, why not find out how you can Own Your Town. More towns will be added to this page as and when reviews come in.
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Think AC/DC came from WA too, although I don’t think Rolf was a member of the band but i bet he could bash out a mean rendition of “highway to hell” on his wobbleydoo!
There is some connection to Western Australia from the singer at some point, but I think they all emigrated to Australia, at least three of the band came from Glasgow in Scotland and moved to Sydney.
Maybe they went to WA so they could practice in the garage without making too much noise for the rest of Australia?
I’d like to hear Rolf do ‘highway to hell’ and why shouldn’t he? Alice Cooper did Sun Arise.