Regions of Western Australia

Western Australia remains the powerhouse of the Australian economy having experienced the highest economic growth rate of all states and territories in 2009/10, with 4.3 per cent. Regional Western Australia produces 97 per cent of Australia’s iron ore, 89 per cent of crude oil and condensate, 71 per cent of natural gas and 63 per cent of alumina, as well as all its diamonds and nickel.