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Living and working in Bunbury and South West
The South West is one of the world’s most interesting biodiversity hot spots brimming with breathtaking scenery, alluring beaches, ancient rocks, fascinating caves, rolling vineyards and giant timber forests with rare plants, curious animals and a plethora of species found nowhere else on earth. Here, the port city of Bunbury, one of Australia’s fastest growing cities, serves as the regional capital and commercial hub.
Bunbury is situated approximately 175 kilometres south of Perth. Surrounded by water on three sides, the city boasts of beautiful beaches, rivers and inlets. Naturally enough water sports, fishing, port and harbour amenities as well as a budding seafood industry, exceedingly feature in the local lifestyle.
The economy of the South West is very diverse, reflecting a range of heavy and general industries. It is a major producer of coal, woodchips, alumina and mineral sands, and also has substantial agriculture, timber, viticulture and services industries. The port at Bunbury handles a range of general cargo imports as well as exports.
Primary and secondary school Education is compulsory in Western Australia. Tertiary education is available through a number of universities, like Edith Cowan, Murdoch and Curtin, and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) colleges. The campus of South Regional TAFE provides a range of vocational education.
Healthcare and Medical Jobs in Bunbury and South West
Bunbury is largely disease free and offers first class medical services to its residents. Health facilities in the city include Community Health Service, Bunbury Mental Health Service as well as Bunbury Older Adult Mental Health Service. Apart from these, the region also has special centres for WACHS South West Regional Aged Care and South West Aboriginal Medical Service. Bunbury’s South West Health Campus hosts the Bunbury Regional and St John of God hospitals with 24-hour emergency care. A cancer centre and coronary care unit are additional facilities at the St John of God hospital site. Primary Health Network area is Country WA. The Royalties for Regions Scheme is a government initiative that has helped Bunbury develop its healthcare infrastructure and assets significantly.
Bunbury is well serviced by a network of highways including Forrest Highway, South Western Highway and Bussell Highway. TransWA provides rail and coach services. Bus services in Greater Bunbury are run by TransBunbury with 10 routes. The town also has its own small-scale airport.
Accommodation is affordable with Median housing price of $447,500 and median house rent of $320 per week. And combined with the option for luxurious waterfront living and tasteful lifestyle, Bunbury, has irresistible perks for everyone.
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