INFORMATION AT A GLANCE SOUTH METROPOLITAN REGION - Edition 2011

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE / EDITION 2011 1 www.southwestgroup.com.au i DIRECTORY

City of Cockburn South West Group 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood The South West Group, formed in PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC WA 6965 November 1983, is a Voluntary Regional T (08) 9411 3444 F (08) 9411 3333 Organisation of Councils (VROC). It E [email protected] comprises the Cities of Cockburn, www.cockburn.wa.gov.au , Melville, and Rockingham, and the Towns of East Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle Kwinana. The South West Group is managed by a Board consisting of the 135 , Mayors and CEOs of its member local East Fremantle WA 6158 governments. PO Box 1097 Fremantle 6959 T (08) 9339 9339 F (08) 9339 3399 The South West Group seeks to work with E [email protected] these six local governments and through www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au cooperation with industry, community and the other spheres of government to capture a wide range of opportunities to enhance economic growth as well as Town Hall Centre, 8 William Street, supporting a diversity of quality lifestyles Fremantle WA 6160 whilst servicing and sustaining cohesive, PO BOX 807, Fremantle WA 6959 productive communities in an enviable T (08) 9432 9999 F (08) 9430 4634 environmental setting. E [email protected] www.fremantle.wa.gov.au Registered Office 10 Almondbury Road Town of Kwinana Booragoon WA 6154 Cnr Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road, T (08) 9364 0631 Kwinana WA 6167 F (08) 9364 0285 PO Box 21, Kwinana WA 6966 www.southwestgroup.com.au T (08) 9439 0200 F (08) 9439 0222 www.employkwinana.com.au E [email protected] www.sabahtrade.com.au www.kwinana.wa.gov.au www.sabahwatrade.com Postal Address Locked Bag No.1 10 Almondbury Road Booragoon WA 6954 Booragoon, WA 6154 Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954 Mick McCarthy T 1300 635 845 F (08) 9364 0285 Director South West Group E [email protected] T (08) 9364 0631 www.melvillecity.com.au E [email protected] Joanna Ong Civic Boulevard, Rockingham WA 6168 Executive Officer South West Group PO Box 2142, Rockingham DC WA 6967 T (08) 9364 0637 T (08) 9528 0333 F (08) 9592 1705 E [email protected] E [email protected] www.rockingham.wa.gov.au

1 SOUTH WEST GROUP www.southwestgroup.com.au ii TABLE OF CONTENTS

i. Directory 1 ii. Table of Contents 2

01. Message from the South West Group Board 3

02. South Metropolitan Region Key Information 4

03. Member Council Issues/Challenges 5

04. Demographic Overview 7 4.1. South Metropolitan Region Population and Projections 7 4.2. Age Profile 9 4.3. South Metropolitan Region Labour Market Information 10 4.4. South Metropolitan Region Employed by Occupation 11 4.5. South Metropolitan Education 2010 11 4.6. South Metropolitan Health 2010 11

05. Construction and Industry Sectors 12 5.1. South Metropolitan Region Building Approvals 12 5.2. South Metropolitan Region Residential Land Final Approvals 15 5.3. Counts of Australian Businesses by Industry Sector to 30 June 2009 16

06. Major Facilities and Regional Initiatives 17 6.1. Western Trade Coast 17 6.2. Fremantle Ports 19 6.3. 20 6.4. HMAS Stirling Naval Base 20 6.5. Murdoch Activity Centre 21 6.6. Cockburn Coast 21 6.7. Public Transport and Light Rail 22 6.8. Catalpa Coast Tourist Drive 23 6.9. The South West Corridor Development Foundation Inc (SWCDeF) 23

07. The Environment 25 7.1. Environment 25

Key Statistical Information Supplement (enclosed)

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE / EDITION 2011 2 01 MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH WEST GROUP BOARD

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1. Mayor Brad Pettitt (City of Fremantle) 5. Mayor Logan Howlett () 9. Neil Hartley (CEO Town of Kwinana) 2. Mayor Russell Aubrey (City of Melville) 6. Mayor Alan Ferris (Town of East Fremantle) 10. Andrew Hammond (CEO City of Rockingham) 3. Mayor Carol Adams (Town of Kwinana) 7. Graeme Mackenzie (CEO City of Fremantle) 11. Stephen Cain (CEO City of Cockburn) 4. Mayor Barry Sammels (City of Rockingham) 8. Shayne Silcox (CEO City of Melville) 12. Stuart Wearne (CEO Town of East Fremantle)

The growth of the South Metropolitan Region has been dramatic over the past decade driven by the strong Western Australian economy and the demand for commodities flowing from the state’s linkages with the growing economies of China and India. The South Metropolitan Region contributes over $27 billion each year to the $184 billion Western Australian economy.

The South Metropolitan Region enjoys a strong stable economy linked with a quality lifestyle offered by the wide range of living, working and leisure opportunities. The lifestyle is supported by quality recreation, education and cultural facilities that take advantage of the region’s natural and social attributes.

The success of the region is based on its well educated, skilled population and the mix of high technology and world scale manufacturing industries supported by a strong service sector.

The South Metropolitan Region is well positioned for continued strong growth and to benefit from the sustained investment in transport, manufacturing and health infrastructure in the next decade. This investment is not only in response to the sustained growth of the region but also based on the competitive advantages of the region. There are some challenges ahead in ensuring that our infrastructure investment accommodates further population growth and links people to emerging activity centres and employment areas.

The South West Group Board welcomes you to consider joining us in discovering the attributes of Western ’s most productive and dynamic region.

South West Group Board

3 SOUTH WEST GROUP www.southwestgroup.com.au 02 SOUTH METROPOLITAN REGION KEY INFORMATION

Area 619.4 square kilometres (approximately 50 km long by an average 12km width)

Location South Western Quarter of Metropolitan bounded by the Canning River, Swan River, Fremantle Harbour, Cockburn Sound, Warnbro Sound and generally 2 km east of the Kwinana Freeway alignment.

Economic Infrastructure Fremantle Port, Australian Marine Complex, Kwinana Industrial Area, HMAS Stirling, Jandakot Airport

Current Population June 2010 363,066 (ABS 3218.0 2011)

Population Growth 2005 to 2010 2.7% (ABS 3218.0 2011)

Projected Population 2031 600,000 (Based on ABS and WAPC information)

Participation Rate 69.1% (ABS 6291.0.55.001 August 2011)

Employed 192,700 (ABS 6291.0.55.001 August 2011)

Unemployment Rate 5.3% (ABS 6291.0.55.001 August 2011)

Indigenous Population 1.4% (Census 2006)

Overseas Born Population 31.5% (Census 2006)

Personal Income $10,723 million (ATO 2008/09)

Building Approvals $1,457 million (ABS July 2010 to June 2011)

Registered Motor Vehicles 233,131 (ABS as at 31/3/2006)

An overview of regional information is presented in this profile publication, with detailed statistics provided in the Key Statistical Information Supplement.

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City of Cockburn The City of Cockburn is located 22 kilometres south of the Perth CBD and supports a rapidly growing community of approximately 90,000 people. Cockburn is well positioned to major employment areas such as the Cockburn Central, Jandakot Airport, Australian Marine Complex, Murdoch Activity Centre, Latitude 32 and the Kwinana Industrial Area.

Key challenges and opportunities for Cockburn’s future include the provision of transport infrastructure to support major developments including Cockburn Coast, Cockburn Central and emerging suburbs adjacent to the Kwinana Freeway. The road and public transport infrastructure has not been able to keep up with the growth, leading to traffic congestion and conflicts between freight travelling through the area to Kwinana and Fremantle and other road users.

Town of East Fremantle The Town of East Fremantle is located a few kilometres from the mouth of the Swan River and about 15 kilometres south west of the Perth CBD. With a relatively high socio-economic profile amongst its 7,000 residents, the Town’s character is strongly influenced by heritage, particularly the George Street precinct, and the Swan River which runs along its western and northern boundaries.

Future proposals for rationalisation and/or redevelopment of the key Defence facility at Leeuwin Barracks and the East Fremantle Football Oval provides the opportunity for the establishment of quality residential developments and community facilities that take advantage of these strategic locations. The upgrading of major connecting transport links involving Canning Highway, High Street and will have implications for the Town and the movement of freight and people.

City of Fremantle The City of Fremantle has played an influential role in the development of the State and a long history steeped in heritage and culture. Located 18 kilometres from the Perth CBD, and in the past referred to as “Perth’s second city”, Fremantle is a central precinct connecting the northern and southern suburbs. Home to the Fremantle Inner Harbour, the State’s fishing fleet, cosmopolitan café strip lifestyle and some of the oldest buildings in WA, Fremantle has attracted a diverse mix of residents and businesses.

The city is embarking on a major redevelopment of its city centre and adjacent areas through an ambitious plan that will see the population increase by 10,000 to around 40,000 over the next decade. The city centre redevelopment plan relies upon upgrading of major transport and freight corridors. This includes proposals for light rail connecting Fremantle to Cockburn Coast to the south and other centres that aim to further strengthen its links to surrounding areas and providing opportunities for urban consolidation.

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Town of Kwinana The Town of Kwinana is located 40 kilometres from the Perth CBD and is positioned on the doorstep of one of the largest employment centres and economic drivers in the state, being the Kwinana Industrial Area and the future Latitude 32 industrial area. There are also proposals for a major port facility and intermodal freight terminal near Kwinana to reduce the reliance on Fremantle Inner Harbour. Kwinana’s population is approaching 30,000 residents, which will qualify the Town for city status. Kwinana is recognised for its high proportion of youth and inherent issues in managing areas of disadvantage such as unemployment, education and welfare dependency.

Significant issues for Kwinana are linked to improving facilities and gaining improved access to opportunities and services for their residents. The revitalisation of the town centre has created a buzz of activity and optimism in the local community. Linkages to transport infrastructure and improved connections between the public transport and the city centre will be important to ensure the redevelopment maximises accessibility.

City of Melville The City of Melville is located 8 kilometres from the Perth CBD and has a population of over 100,000 people. It includes the Garden City Shopping Centre, which is one of the largest retail destinations south of Perth, and the City is centrally positioned to take advantage of its diverse array of natural features and recreational attractions.

The Murdoch Activity Centre (MAC) located a few kilometres south, is shaping up to be the largest employment centre outside the Perth CBD, with 35,000 jobs at full development to service the Fiona Stanley Hospital and expansions to Murdoch University, St John of God Hospital and Challenger Institute of Technology. Urgent attention and significant investment in transport infrastructure is required to ensure that the MAC operates effectively. The Canning Bridge Precinct is also planned for major development and consolidation as a key commercial, entertainment and residential centre.

City of Rockingham The City of Rockingham is the fastest growing area in the region, with a population of around 100,000 people that is expected to increase 60 – 70% over the next 20 years. Located 47 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, Rockingham has undergone major city centre redevelopment over the last decade and hosts some of the region’s highest conservation value terrestrial and marine environments.

With an expanding city centre, major facilities such as the HMAS Stirling Naval Base and planned major developments (East Rockingham Industrial Area, expansion of the naval base, Mangles Bay Marina, Kwinana Port to the north), the provision of primary transport routes and linkages, together with improved access to public transport, are key issues for the City of Rockingham.

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DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW Population projections for the South Metropolitan Area indicate annual growth ranging from 3%-5%

4.1. South Metropolitan Region Population and Projections The population of the South Metropolitan Region at 30 June 2010 was 363,066, which represented 15.9% of ’s total population of 2.29 million and 21.4% of the Perth Metropolitan Region of 1.70 million.

The region has experienced strong growth in population averaging over 3% since 2007, with growth areas such as Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham growing around 4 – 5 % over that period. It is relevant to note that the Town of Kwinana is approaching the 30,000 population threshold making it eligible to acquire “City” status.

Projections to 2031 indicate Perth will grow to between 2.40 million and 2.88 million (Directions 2031, WAPC). It is estimated that the ultimate population range for the South Metropolitan Region in 2060 will be between 600,500 and 759,500. Over 50% of growth in the Perth Metropolitan area over the next 20 years is expected to be in the south west and south east corridors. Population projections for the South Metropolitan Region indicate annual growth ranging from 3 – 5%.

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4.1.1. South Metropolitan Region Population and Projections

Town of East Fremantle ABS 2003 6,983 Western Australia

ABS 2010 7,534 South Metropolitan Region Perth ABS 2027 6,994 Town of East Fremantle EST 2060 8,500 - 9,500

City of Fremantle City of Fremantle Port Melville City of ABS 2003 26,166 Fremantle ABS 2010 28,626 ABS 2027 32,045 EST 2060 32,000 - 35,000 City of Cockburn City of Cockburn ABS 2003 72,140 ABS 2010 91,313 ABS 2027 138,801 Garden EST 2060 150,000 - 170,000 Island Town of Kwinana Town of Kwinana ABS 2003 22,445 ABS 2010 29,029 ABS 2027 49,099 EST 2060 100,000 - 120,000

City of Melville ABS 2003 97,497 City of Rockingham ABS 2010 102,434 ABS 2027 104,188 EST 2060 130,000 - 180,000

City of Rockingham ABS 2003 77,870 ABS 2010 104,130 ABS 2027 181,359 EST 2060 180,000 - 245,000

Year South Metropolitan Region Perth Western Australia ABS 2003 303,101 1.44M 1.96M ABS 2010 363,066 1.70M 2.29M ABS 2027 512,486 2.10M 2.79M EST 2060 600,500 - 759,500 3.02M 3.85M

Source: Adjusted from Western Australian Planning Commission Western Australia Tomorrow (2005) and the ABS 3235.0 released 4 August, 2011. EST - estimated for 2060 by the South West Group.

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4.2. Age Profile

The age profile shows that breakdown of age structure for the individual Local Governments. A detailed breakdown, including a comparison of Local Government age profiles with the South Metropolitan Region and WA, is provided in the Key Statistical Information Supplement. It is relevant to note the higher than average number of children (0-14years of age) in growth areas of Kwinana, Cockburn and Rockingham which is significantly higher than the State average. The growth areas require access to schools and child care facilities, which can be compounded by the greater distances required to travel to employment centres and limited public transport services, particularly in the outer suburban areas

The region’s key 25-54 years of age population, which is the main working age, is marginally below the State average, noting that some Councils are well above the average, with the exception of Melville which has a proportionately greater proportion of over 55 year old residents.

The Cities of Fremantle and Melville have a very high proportion of people aged over 65 (greater than 15%), which presents challenges for aged care and accessing adequate local aged care services and retirement homes to accommodate those wanting to remain in the local area.

City of Cockburn Age Profile - Total 91,313 Town of East Fremantle Age Profile - Total 7,534

10.1% 65+yrs = 9,217 12.6% 65+yrs = 948 20.2% 18.7% 9.8% 55-64yrs = 9,037 55-64yrs = 1,005 13.3% 14.2% 25-54yrs = 41,544 11.2% 25-54yrs = 3,328 15-24yrs =13,007 15-24yrs = 843 45.5% 44.1% 0-14yrs =18,508 0-14yrs = 1,410

City of Fremantle Age Profile - Total 28,626 Town of Kwinana Age Profile - Total 29,029

15.2% 14.4% 65+yrs = 4,345 9.3% 65+yrs = 2,706 22% 8.7% 11.5% 55-64yrs = 3,824 55-64yrs = 2,524 13.4% 25-54yrs = 13,186 25-54yrs = 13,124 14.5% 15-24yrs = 3,306 15-24yrs = 4,198 45.8% 45.4% 0-14yrs = 4,027 0-14yrs = 6,415

City of Melville Age Profile - Total 102,434 City of Rockingham Age Profile - Total 104,130

65+yrs = 16,005 11.6% 65+yrs = 12,118 15.6% 16.8% 22.8% 55-64yrs = 12,875 10% 55-64yrs = 10,361

12.7% 15.9% 25-54yrs = 40,005 25-54yrs = 43,275 14.1% 15-24yrs = 16,331 15-24yrs = 14,688 39.0% 41.5% 0-14yrs = 17,218 0-14yrs = 23,688

9 SOUTH WEST GROUP www.southwestgroup.com.au South Metropolitan Region Age Profile - Total 363,066 Western Australia Age Profile - Total 2,229,3510

65+yrs = 45,339 12.1% 65+yrs = 276,723 12.5% 19.6% 19.4% 55-64yrs = 39,626 55-64yrs = 256,754 10.9% 11.2% 25-54yrs = 154,462 25-54yrs = 984,494 14.4% 14.3% 15-24yrs = 52,373 15-24yrs = 32,9721 42.5% 0-14yrs = 71,266 42.9% 0-14yrs = 44,5818 04 DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW CONT’D

4.3. South Metropolitan Region Labour Market Information

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Small Area June Quarter 2011 Smoothed

The unemployment rate for the South Metropolitan Region has Labour Force ranged from 3.7% in June 2008, 4.2% in June 2009, 5.3% in June LGA June 2011 2010 and 4.7% in June 2011. Small area information is provided by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Cockburn 51,175 (DEEWR). Kwinana typically has the highest unemployment around East Fremantle 4,665 6% 10.0% with Fremantle and Rockingham experiencing unemployment Western Australia rates of around 7 - 8%, and Melville and East Fremantle well below Fremantle 16,894 the average at around 2 - 3% and Cockburn between 3 - 5%. Kwinana Metro Perth13,298 4% South Metro Perth The figures for the region are quite volatile and can vary from being Melville 63,947 well above, similar or well below the total WA unemployment average, Rockingham 51,552 noting that the participation rate (number of employed persons) has2% remaining fairly constant and consistent between regional, South Metro Perth 201,531 metropolitan and state scales at around 67 - 70%. The distribution Metro Perth 960,400 of employment by key occupations is shown below. 0% Western Australia 1,283,100 June 2008 June 2009 June 2010 June 2011

The unemployment rate between South Metropolitan Region Councils

10% Rockingham

8% Melville

Kwinana 6% Fremantle 4% East Fremantle

2% Cockburn

0% June 2008 June 2009 June 2010 June 2011

The unemployment rate for the South Metropolitan, Metropolitan Perth and Western Australia

700006% WesternWestern Australia Australia 60000 Metro Perth Metro Perth 50000 South Metro Perth 4% South Metro Perth 40000 30000 200002% 10000 0 0% June 2008 June 2009 June 2010 June 2011 June 2008 June 2009 June 2010 June 2011

3500 INFORMATION AT A GLANCE / EDITIONRockingham 2011 10 300010% RockinghamMelville 2500 Kwinana 20008% Melville Fremantle 1500 Kwinana 6% East Fremantle 1000 FremantleCockburn 5004% 0 East Fremantle Yr2008 Yr2009 Yr2010 Yr2011 2% Cockburn

0% June 2008 June 2009 June 2010 June 2011

70000 Western Australia 60000 Metro Perth 50000 South Metro Perth 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 June 2008 June 2009 June 2010 June 2011

3500 Rockingham 3000 Melville 2500 Kwinana 2000 Fremantle 1500 East Fremantle 1000 Cockburn 500 0 Yr2008 Yr2009 Yr2010 Yr2011 04 DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW CONT’D

4.4. South Metropolitan Region Employed by Occupation

The key occupations for the South Metropolitan Region workforce are professional and technical trades, followed by clerical/administrative managers and labourers.

Percentage of Total Occupation from 2006 Census Employed Persons Managers and Administrators 11.3% Professionals 19.6% Technicians and Trade Workers 17.3% Community and Personal Service Workers 9.2% Clerical and Administrative Workers 14.7% Sales Workers 9.9% Machinery operators and Drivers 6.4% Labourers 10.1% Inadequately Described or not stated 1.5%

4.5. South Metropolitan Education 2010

The education sector features strongly in the South Metropolitan Region. The table below shows the number of students in tertiary education for universities and technical institutions. The figures for tertiary staff, when combined with primary and secondary teaching staff across public and private schools, represent a significant employment sector in the region.

Murdoch Notre Dame Challenger Institute ITEM University University of Technology Totals Commencing Students 4,376 3,009 3,790 11,175 All Students 15,313 8,036 6,789 30,138 Staff FTE 1,592 514 688 2,794

Note: Figures for Murdoch University and Notre Dame University students are based on full time equivalents, where as Challenger Institute of Technology student figures are estimated based on student contact hours converted to full time equivalent students.

4.6 South Metropolitan Health 2010

The South Metropolitan Region is a major provider of health services in the Perth Metropolitan area, with the establishment of the Fiona Stanley Hospital and State Rehabilitation Centre in 2014 as well as expansions to other facilities expected to more than double the number of beds in the region over the next 3 - 5 years. Current Future Hospital Type Beds Beds Fremantle (includes Kaleeya and Rottnest) Tertiary 24 hour acute care public teaching hospital 450 420 Rockingham General Hospital General public hospital with emergency ward and ICU 153 231 St John of God Murdoch Tertiary 24 hour acute care private hospital 357 522 Fiona Stanley Murdoch Future tertiary 24 hour acute care public teaching - 643 hospital State Rehabilitation Centre Murdoch Neurological and spinal rehabilitation centre - 140 Total 960 1,956 Note: Future beds relate to the period from 2014 to 2016

11 SOUTH WEST GROUP www.southwestgroup.com.au 05 CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRY SECTORS

GROWTH & INDUSTRY 2010/11 growth of “other residential buildings” 26%

5.1. South Metropolitan Region Building Approvals Building Approvals is a key indicator of growth, and a good predictor of future activity. The building and construction sector provides direct employment opportunities and a flow on effect to a wide range of related businesses. The number of new houses in the Perth Metropolitan Area is not sufficient to meet population growth, which places pressure on rental accommodation and land releases for residential developments.

The recovery of the building and construction activity across the region, which relate to construction in the region in 2009/10 following the slowdown associated with commercial centres and major caused by the Global Financial Crisis was solid, but facilities such as the Fiona Stanley Hospital in did not carry through to the 2010/11 period when Murdoch and commercial development around building activity slowed markedly, particularly for Cockburn Central. The value of building dropped new house construction. Rockingham, Cockburn 52% for region between 2009/10 and 2010/11, and Kwinana are the key areas of new houses and compared to 30% for the Perth Metropolitan area, total dwellings in the South Metropolitan Region. noting that the figures are skewed as a result of the $1.5B building value for the Fiona Stanley Hospital in The figures for 20010/11 show significant growth of the City of Melville in 2009/10. 26% in the number of “other residential buildings”

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5.1.1. Building Approvals South Metropolitan Region

(2010/11 FINANCIAL YEAR) ABS 8731.0 June 2011 released 2 August 2011 (2009/10 FINANCIAL YEAR) ABS 8731.0 July 2009 – June 2010

NEW HOUSES

1650 1,559 10/11 1485 1320 1,226 09/10 1155 990 829 825 734 660 554 495 435 329 330 202 142 139 165 14 23 0 Cockburn East Fremantle Fremantle Kwinana Melville Rockingham

NEW OTHER RESIDENTIAL

1650 10/11 1485 1320 09/10 1155 990 825 660 495 373 282 330 144 116 93 165 2 0 45 43 13 75 67 0 Cockburn East Fremantle Fremantle Kwinana Melville Rockingham

TOTAL DWELLINGS 1650 1,626 10/11 1485 1,319 1320 09/10 1155 1,112 1,108 990 825 660 599 478 495 407 287 330 256 215 165 16 23 0 Cockburn East Fremantle Fremantle Kwinana Melville Rockingham

TOTAL FIGURE SOUTH METROPOLITAN REGION VS PERTH METROPOLITAN AREA Perth South

3,300 2,886 553 700 3,855 3,591

14,176 12,210 3,339 2,668 17,543 14,928

09/10 10/11 09/10 10/11 09/10 10/11

NEW HOUSES NEW OTHER RESIDENTIAL TOTAL DWELLINGS

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5.1.1. Value of Building Approvals South Metropolitan Region

(2010/11 FINANCIAL YEAR) ABS 8731.0 June 2011 released 2 August 2011 (2009/10 FINANCIAL YEAR) ABS 8731.0 July 2009 – June 2010

VALUE RESIDENTIAL ($000)

400000 10/11 350000 300000 09/10 250000 200000 150000 100000 50000 0 Cockburn East Fremantle Fremantle Kwinana Melville Rockingham

VALUE NON RESIDENTIAL ($000) $1.55B

400000 10/11 350000 300000 09/10 250000 200000 150000 100000 50000 0 Cockburn East Fremantle Fremantle Kwinana Melville Rockingham

VALUE BUILDING ($000) $1.68B

600000 10/11 525000 09/10 450000 375000 300000 225000 150000 75000 0 Cockburn East Fremantle Fremantle Kwinana Melville Rockingham

TOTAL VALUE SOUTH WEST VS PERTH METRO AREA ($000) Perth South

1,136,615 1,073,634 384,109 1,457,743 1,919,428 3,056,044

4,842,032 4,443,258 4,295,059 1,878,031 9,137,091 6,321,289

09/10 10/11 09/10 10/11 09/10 10/11

VALUE RESIDENTIAL VALUE NON RESIDENTIAL VALUE BUILDINGS

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5.2. South Metropolitan Region Residential Land Final Approvals

Sept Qtr Dec Qtr March Qtr June Qtr LGA 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010 2010 2011 2011

Cockburn 1,339 1,433 611 637 209 110 200 196

East Fremantle 20 24 16 4 0 0 2 2

Fremantle 180 189 173 146 48 26 27 27

Kwinana 625 211 192 403 0 133 104 122

Melville 309 300 202 187 43 41 40 127

Rockingham 1,325 894 817 795 401 198 211 300

Total Region 3,798 3,051 2,011 2,172 701 508 584 774

Total Perth Metropolitan 13,463 11,696 7,815 7,816 2,218 3,119 2,069 2787 Area Percentage 28.2% 26.1% 25.7% 27.8% 31.6% 16.3% 28.2% 27.8% Region to Perth

The table above highlights the trends in residential approvals (subdivisions) for the region, noting a marked reduction in 2008/09 during the Global Financial Crisis. Despite greater than projected increases in population over the last five years, there has only been gradual improvement in residential approvals which are still well below the figures recorded before the Global Financial Crisis. The 2010/11 financial year totalled 2,567 for residential land financial approvals in the region.

This figure shows the key areas for residential approvals, noting that most activity in the region is associated with new subdivisions adjacent to the Kwinana Freeway.

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5.3. Counts Of Australian Businesses By Industry Sector To June 30, 2009 ABS 8165.0 released 16 February 2011

The charts below show the counts of businesses in the region and the proportion within each member Council. In regards to the largest number of businesses, it is apparent that Rockingham, Cockburn and Melville have a relatively higher proportion of construction related businesses, with Melville also having a high number of professional, scientific and technical services. Also of note is the relatively high proportion of manufacturing and transport/warehousing businesses in Cockburn. The other industry sectors not listed below are shown in the Key Statistical Information Supplement.

Rental Hiring and Real Estate Services - Retail Trade - South West Group Total = 1,961 South West Group Total = 2,999 Rockingham - 356 Rockingham - 358

Melville - 1,324 Melville - 715

Kwinana - 100 Kwinana - 45

Fremantle - 507 Fremantle - 381

East Fremantle - 128 East Fremantle - 48

Cockburn - 584 Cockburn - 414

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services - Construction - South West Group Total = 5,436 South West Group Total = 3,318 Rockingham - 381 Rockingham - 1,612

Melville - 1,570 Melville - 1,343

Kwinana - 76 Kwinana - 386

Fremantle - 562 Fremantle - 512

East Fremantle - 138 East Fremantle - 85

Cockburn - 591 Cockburn - 1.498

Financial and Insurance Services - South West Group Total = 1,973 Transport, Postal and Warehousing - South West Group Total = 1,814

Rockingham - 225 Rockingham - 405

Melville - 1,002 Melville - 422

Kwinana - 40 Kwinana - 169

Fremantle - 306 Fremantle - 172

East Fremantle - 78 East Fremantle - 16

Cockburn - 322 Cockburn - 630

Manufacturing - South West Group Total = 1,557 Health Care and Social Assistance - South West Group Total = 1,382

Rockingham - 274 Rockingham - 225

Melville - 300 Melville - 678

Kwinana - 120 Kwinana - 36

Fremantle - 265 Fremantle - 227

East Fremantle - 21 East Fremantle - 65

Cockburn - 577 Cockburn - 151

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REGION HIGHLIGHTS Western Trade Coast currently produces annual output of $15.5 billion

6.1. Western Trade Coast Located centrally and adjacent to the coastal section of the region, is the Western Trade Coast (WTC) comprises the Kwinana Industrial Area, Rockingham Industry Zone, Latitude 32 Industry Zone and Australian Marine Complex. As a major economic driver for WA, the WTC currently produces $15.5 billion output annually and employs 11,600 people. The State Government’s long-term aim is to increase the WTC’s output to $28.3 billion per annum and generate 22,000 jobs.

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Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA) As Western Australia’s premier industrial area, the KIA contains major resource processing industries, fabrication and construction facilities as well as high technology chemical and bio-technology plants. Covering 2,400 hectares, the KIA is the home of alumina, nickel and oil refineries, coal and gas-fired power stations and a deep water port with direct shipping access to South East Asia.

Australian Marine Complex (AMC) The AMC is a world-class Centre of Excellence servicing the marine, defence and resource industries featuring manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, technology, repair and maintenance services. Home to the most technically advanced floating dock and transfer system in the world, the AMC has four wharves capable of accommodating vessels up to 300 metres in length including a purpose- built submarine repair facility servicing the Collins Class submarine fleet for Defence.

Latitude 32 Industry Zone Developed over a 20 year period, Latitude 32 will provide 1,100ha of industrial land across 14 precincts stretching from the City of Cockburn in the north through to the Town of Kwinana. The development of Latitude 32 is crucial to the continued supply of quality industrial land within the region and is a key industrial site for Western Australia’s continuing economic growth. Accommodating light, general and transport industry uses, the zone also includes the planned Kwinana intermodal freight terminal linking the proposed Kwinana Quay deep water port with major freight routes.

East Rockingham Industry Zone Containing a total of seven precincts covering 1,150ha, the East Rockingham Industrial Zone is the largest remaining undeveloped special and heavy industry area in the metropolitan region to accommodate warehousing, transport and logistics, medium to large fabricators and marine-related industries. The zone has access to existing infrastructure and the proposed Kwinana Quay deep water port.

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The South Metropolitan Region contains a number of the State’s most important economic, export and security based facilities including the Fremantle Ports, Jandakot Airport and Defence Facilities (HMAS Stirling Naval Base and Leeuwin Barracks).

6.2. Fremantle Ports

The Port of Fremantle operates through two harbours. The Inner Harbour at Fremantle handles almost all of the container trade for Western Australia. It also provides facilities for livestock exports, motor vehicle imports, other general cargo trades, cruise ships and visiting naval vessels. The outer harbour contains private wharf space as well as having bulk export facilities.

Fremantle Inner Harbour Fremantle Port is a vitally important transport infrastructure, supporting investment and economic growth and contributing to the local and State economy. The Port of Fremantle in 2010-11 accounted for 80% by value of WA’s seaborne imports and 12% by value of WA’s seaborne exports. Trade with East, South East and Southern Asia amounted to 57% of total port trade and Australian coastal trade accounted for 15%. The port handles 550,000 million twenty foot container equivalents per year.

Aerial view of Fremantle inner harbour 2007 Aerial view of Fremantle inner harbour 2011 (Source Fremantle Ports website) (Source Fremantle Ports website)

Fremantle Outer Harbour The Outer Harbour, about 22km to the south at Kwinana, is one of Australia’s major bulk cargo ports handling grain, petroleum, liquid petroleum gas, alumina, mineral sands, fertilisers, coal, sulphur and other bulk commodities. Three of the jetties in the Outer Harbour are operated by private companies, generally under Special Agreement Acts with the State including Alcoa, BP and CBH. The Kwinana Bulk Jetty and the Kwinana Bulk Terminal are operated by Fremantle Ports.

Loading at Kwinana Bulk Jetty (Source Fremantle Ports website)

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6.3. Jandakot Airport

Opened in 1963, Jandakot Airport is the major General Aviation Airport in Western Australia, and is the busiest airfield and largest aviation training base in Australia. Three runways, associated taxiways, tenant leased property and natural bush land constitutes an area of 622 hectares, 18km south of the Perth CBD.

The Airport provides access for essential service organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Department of Environment Forest and Bushfire Patrol and the WA Police Air Support. Jandakot is also an important training base for international airline pilots, with Singapore and China Southern operating flying colleges Aerial view of Jandakot Airport showing runways and student accommodation facilities at the Airport. and Jandakot City to the right (Source Jandakot Airport website) A master plan for the airport was prepared in 2009 and included plans to establish a fourth runway and the Jandakot City commercial development, which is a major commercial development precinct offering 800,000m2 of leaseable land for office space, bulky goods, showrooms, and light industry.

Jandakot City development (Source Jandakot Airport website)

6.4. HMAS Stirling Naval Base

Since its commissioning by the (RAN) in 1978, Stirling Naval base has expanded and is now home to more than 2,300 service personnel, 600 Defence civilians and 500 long term contractors. The major purpose of the facility is to provide operational and logistics support to the RAN ships, submarines and aircraft based in WA. The base houses 12 fleet units, including the RAN’s Anzac Class frigates and Collins Class submarines, as well as the only submarine escape training facility in the southern hemisphere.

Aerial view of HMAS Stirling Naval Base on Garden Island and Collins Class Submarine (Source Australian Navy website)

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6.5. Murdoch Activity Centre

The Directions 2031 and Beyond - Regional Planning Framework for Perth and (WAPC, August 2010) identifies Murdoch as becoming a significant activity centre by classifying it as a specialised centre.

Located 10 kilometres to the south of Perth and adjacent to the busy Murdoch train station, the Murdoch Activity Centre (MAC) Murdoch University will become one of the largest employment centres outside the Perth CBD, with the potential to employ 35,000 people through the establishment and expansion of facilities including : ¤¤ Fiona Stanley Hospital; ¤¤ Murdoch Mixed Use Precinct (Transit Orientated Development - TOD); ¤¤ Murdoch University; ¤¤ St John of God Hospital; ¤¤ Challenger Institute of Technology; City of Melville Operations Centre; Rangeview Remand Centre; Fiona Stanley Hospital Development 2011 ¤¤ Greater Murdoch urban area

These major employment generators will support a significant amount of related commercial development and demand for new housing, creating all the elements of a mixed-use, transit oriented activity centre. The establishment of the activity centre creates major transport planning challenges as a result of increased demands for road, rail, access and public transport services. Improved connections to surrounding transport networks will be critical to the successful establishment and operation of the activity centre and its key facilities as well as attracting investment Artist’s impressions of Fiona Stanley Hospital (Source WAPC website) and integrating all of the activities in the vicinity of the MAC.

6.6. Cockburn Coast

Artist’s impressions of the future look of Cockburn Coast (Source City of Cockburn)

The preparation of the district structure plan for the Cockburn Coast has been driven by the vision to create a vibrant, landmark destination that is connected, integrated and diverse. The district structure plan, which covers the area between South Beach and North Coogee, contains the following key components:

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Entrance to Cockburn Commercial Park Aerial view of Port Coogee (Source City of Cockburn)

¤¤ an urban, mixed use development, focussed on a bus rapid transit system connecting to Fremantle; ¤¤ seven precincts containing a mix of medium to high density residential, mixed use and mixed business developments, with provision for community facilities, including a school site; ¤¤ an estimated population of 10 000 residents and employment opportunities for 2700-3600, equating to a minimum 40% employment self-sufficiency target as well as facilitating tourism and recreational opportunities ¤¤ regeneration of the South Fremantle Power Station, as the hub of the new town centre;

6.7. Public Transport and Light Rail

Murdoch Station Parking Area Connected system between walking, bus and TransPerth transportation

The South Metropolitan Region presents a significant opportunity to use transport as a place making technology over the next 20 years to complement the population growth projections.

The South West Group expects that over 100,000 additional jobs will be created within the South Metropolitan Region over the next 20 years. Strong employment growth is expected in the health sector, retail sector, services sector and in manufacturing from the development of the Murdoch Activity Centre, Fremantle, Booragoon, Cockburn Central, Cockburn Coast, Latitude 32, Kwinana Ports, East Rockingham and Keralup.

Local employment relies on having high quality intra-regional public transport which is well connected to other transport modes including walking and cycling. The South Metropolitan Region requires proactive investment in public transport to enable the creation of productive and engaged communities with a high standard of accessibility and amenity.

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Cycling path (Source City of Melville) Rail between South West Corridor and Perth Metro Light rail has emerged as a viable form of public transport that is capable of providing mass transit services to existing and new centres throughout the region. Investigations for Cockburn Coast has identified links to Fremantle, Murdoch and Cockburn Central, with a link between Canning Bridge and Fremantle also identified as a high priority based on patronage forecasts.

Research has also shown that the outer suburban areas in the region where housing affordability is critical, have the least accessibility and are poorly serviced by public transport services. Increased bus services and rapid transit bus connections to rail stations and other key public transport centres are key challenges for the region

6.8. Catalpa Coast Tourist Drive

The Catalpa Coast Tourist Drive proposal extends from Fremantle to south of Mandurah and incorporates over 120 sites of interest along the diverse and scenically beautiful coastline. The tourist drive concept commemorates the daring escape of Irish convicts from the British Penal colony in Fremantle prison in 1876 with the assistance from the Catalpa, a three masted whaling ship from New Bedford near Boston Massachusetts, USA.

The tourist drive will be developed through a partnership arrangement between the coastal Councils, and Peel Development Commission as a key regional tourist attraction with interpretative

The Catalpa memorial at Palm Beach signage, visitor events and a host of recreational activities. in Rockingham (Source South West Group)

6.9 The South West Corridor Development Foundation Inc (SWCDeF)

SWCDeF acts as a project facilitation entity for the South West Group and as a coordinating body bringing together industry development activity, industry representative bodies, service providers, government, and government agencies.

SWCDeF’s membership includes: ¤¤ Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce Inc ¤¤ South West Group of Councils (Cities of ¤¤ Australian Marine Complex Rockingham, Cockburn, Melville & Fremantle, ¤¤ South Coast Regional Chambers of Commerce Inc Towns of Kwinana & East Fremantle) ¤¤ Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Inc ¤¤ Service Industries ¤¤ Kwinana Industries Council Inc ¤¤ Murdoch University ¤¤ Tourism Rockingham

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SWCDeF is an entity incorporated under the Western Australian Associations Incorporation Act (1987). SWCDeF was established as an incorporated association on 10 November 1986. As an Incorporated Body, SWCDeF is able to facilitate projects and manage project funding through its governance structure and Board of Management Committee functions.

Two key initiatives currently facilitated by SWCDeF include the South West Group Sabah Trade Centre and the Industry Direct website and business register.

South West Group Sabah Trade Centre

Over the last four years, in conjunction with the City of Rockingham, the South West Group has sought to develop region to region bilateral trade opportunities with the Malaysian State of Sabah and more particularly Kota Kinabalu. A Friendship City agreement between the City of Rockingham and the City of Kota Kinabulu was signed and underpins the necessary foundations for trade between firms in the two regions. An agreement to establish a Trade Centre was subsequently signed on 4 November 2008.

The Sabah WA Trade Centre Project aims to stimulate bilateral trade between the State of Sabah, Malaysia and industry capability teams working or supplying Sabah WA Trade Centre Facilitator, based in Malaysia, businesses in the South Metropolitan Region. on a tour of the AMC facility

Industry Direct

Industry Direct is a free online business register designed to connect small business in the South Metropolitan Region of Perth with purchasers using the multi-million dollar Australian Marine Complex (AMC) at Jervoise Bay in Cockburn Sound. Industry Direct is designed to help local businesses to share in the opportunities offered by the offshore and marine construction facilities established at AMC. The Industry Direct network is primarily based on a sophisticated web site featuring an online business register for industry sectors related to:

¤¤ Fabrication ¤¤ Engineering ¤¤ Manufacturing and ¤¤ Supply companies, based in the local government areas of Fremantle, Melville, East Fremantle, Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham.

Established by the South West Group, with financial support from the Commonwealth Government, the Industry Direct initiative is sponsored and administered by the South West Corridor Development Foundation (SWCDeF) Inc.

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THE ENVIRONMENT 7.1. Environment The South Metropolitan Region contains regionally significant natural assets that are widely recognised for their conservation value, with some protected by State legislation as well as national and international agreements.

Key features include: ¤¤ Coastal environment and near shore reefs stretching from Fremantle to Rockingham, including Cockburn Sound, Garden Island, Penguin Island and the Wetlands in the Beeliar Regional Park (Source South West Group) Shoalwater Marine Park ¤¤ Swan and Canning River Systems. ¤¤ The Beeliar Regional Park and Rockingham Lakes Regional Park which contain wetlands and vegetation with high conservation and environmental values ¤¤ Bush Forever sites throughout the region ¤¤ Kwinana Industry Buffer Strip with its large areas of native vegetation and other areas that will be important for future amenity ¤¤ Jandakot Mound, which is an important water supply and contains valuable wetlands and damplands

The remnant vegetation and wetlands throughout the South Metropolitan Region have been mapped. The member Councils, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) are taking an active role in protecting and managing these areas through active bush care activities and through the planning approvals A snorkeler in the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park process. (Source DEC website)

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Table of Contents A. South Metropolitan Region Population and Projections 1 B. Age Profile 1 C. South Metropolitan Region Labour Market Information 2 D. Building Approvals South Metropolitan Region (2010/11 Financial Year) 2 E. Building Approvals South Metropolitan Region (2009/10 Financial Year) 3 F. South Metropolitan Region Residential Land Final Approvals 3 G. Counts of Australian Businesses by Industry Sector to 30 June 2009 4

A. South Metropolitan Region Population and Projections

ABS ABS ABS Ultimate Population LGA 2003 2010 2027 Range 2060 Cockburn 72,140 91,313 138,801 150,000 to 170,000 East Fremantle 6,983 7,534 6,994 8,500 to 9,500 Fremantle 26,166 28,626 32,045 32,000 to 35,000 Kwinana 22,445 29,029 49,099 100,000 to 120,000 Melville 97,497 102,434 104,188 130,000 to 180,000 Rockingham 77,870 104,130 181,359 180,000 to 245,000 Region 303,101 363,066 512,486 600,500 to 759,500 Perth 1.44M 1.70M 2.10M 3.02M WA 1.96M 2.29M 2.79M 3.85M

Source: Adjusted from Western Australian Planning Commission Western Australia Tomorrow (2005) and the Commonwealth Government State of Australian Cities Report (2010)

B. Age Profile

LGA 0-14yrs 15-24yrs 25-54yrs 55-64yrs 65yrs+ Total

18,508 13,007 41,544 9,037 9,217 Cockburn 91,313 20.2% 14.2% 45.5% 9.8% 10.1% East 1,410 843 3328 1,005 948 7,534 Fremantle 18.7% 11.2% 44.1% 13.3% 12.6% 4,027 3,306 13,124 3,824 4,345 Fremantle 28,626 14.4% 11.5% 45.8% 13.4% 15.2% 6,415 4,198 13,186 2,524 2,706 Kwinana 29,029 22.0% 14.5% 45.4% 8.7% 9.3% 17,218 16,331 40,005 12,875 16,005 Melville 102,434 16.8% 15.9% 39.0% 12.7% 15.6% 23,688 14,688 43,275 10,361 12,118 Rockingham 104,130 22.8% 14.1% 41.5% 10.0% 11.6% 71,266 52,373 154,462 39,626 45,339 Region 363,066 19.6% 14.4% 42.5% 10.9% 12.5% Western 445,818 329,721 984,494 256,754 276,723 2,293,510 Australia 19.4% 14.3% 42.9% 11.2% 12.1%

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C. South Metropolitan Region Labour Market Information Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Small Area June Quarter 2011 Smoothed

Unemployment Labour Labour LGA (Unemployment Rate %) Force June 2008 June 2009 June 2010 June 2011 June 2011

Cockburn 1,523 (3.4 %) 1,842 (3.8 %) 2,495 (5.0 %) 2,253 (4.4 %) 51,175

East Fremantle 91 (2.1 %) 101 (2.0 %) 135 (3.0 %) 113 (2.4 %) 4,665

Fremantle 866 (5.3%) 926 (5.5 %) 1,145 (7.0 %) 1,049 (6.2 %) 16,894

Kwinana 886 (7.6%) 957 (7.7 %) 1,286 (10.0 %) 1,280 (9.6 %) 13,298

Melville 1,105 (1.8%) 1,358 (2.3 %) 1,750 (2.8 %) 1,587 (2.5 %) 63,947

Rockingham 2,233 (5.3%) 2,677 (5.5 %) 3,480 (7.0 %) 3,257 (6.3 %) 51,552

South Metropolitan Total 6,694 (3.7%) 7,861 (4.2 %) 10,291 (5.3 %) 9,539 (4.7 %) 201,531

Metropolitan Perth Total 26,900 (3.1%) 33,900 (3.7%) 46,300 (4.9 %) 41,000 (4.3 %) 960,400

Western Australia Total 38,300 (3.3%) 45,800 (3.8 %) 62,200 (5.0 %) 55,900 (4.4 %) 1,283,100

Source: www.workplace.gov.au Australian Regional Labour Markets June 2011 released 7 September 2011

D. Building Approvals South Metropolitan Region (2010/11 Financial Year)

ABS 8731.0 June 2011 released 2 August 2011

Value Value Value New New Other Total Residential Non Residential Building LGA Houses Residential Dwellings $000 $000 $000 Cockburn 734 373 1,108 329,394 141,280 470,674 East 23 0 23 24,386 0 24,386 Fremantle Fremantle 139 116 256 89,064 38,834 127,897 Kwinana 435 43 478 94,374 53,189 147,563 Melville 329 75 407 246,722 53,837 300,559 Rockingham 1,226 93 1,319 289,693 96,970 386,664 SW Total 2,886 700 3,591 1,073,634 384,109 1,457,743 Perth 12,210 2,668 14,928 4,443,258 1,878,031 6,321,289 Metro Area

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E. Building Approvals South Metropolitan Region (2009/10 Financial Year)

ABS 8731.0 July 2009 – June 2010

Value Value Value New New Other Total LGA Residential Non Residential Building Houses Residential Dwellings $000 $000 $000

Cockburn 829 282 1,112 352,220 159,751 511,971 East Fremantle 14 2 16 12,316 3,874 16,191 Fremantle 142 144 287 185,287 46,728 232,015 Kwinana 554 45 599 106,890 47,716 154,605 Melville 202 13 215 126,747 1,553,836 1,680,584 Rockingham 1,559 67 1,626 353,156 107,552 460,678

SW Total 3,300 553 3,855 1,136,615 1,919,428 3,056,044

Perth Metro 14,176 3,339 17,543 4,842,032 4,295,059 9,137,091 Area

F. South Metropolitan Region Residential Land Final Approvals

March June Sept Qtr Dec Qtr Qtr Qtr LGA 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010 2010 2011 2011 Cockburn 1,339 1,433 611 637 209 110 200 196 East Fremantle 20 24 16 4 0 0 2 2 Fremantle 180 189 173 146 48 26 27 27 Kwinana 625 211 192 403 0 133 104 122 Melville 309 300 202 187 43 41 40 127

Rockingham 1,325 894 817 795 401 198 211 300

Total Region 3,798 3,051 2,011 2,172 701 508 584 774

Total Perth Metropolitan 13,463 11,696 7,815 7,816 2,218 3,119 2,069 2787 Area

Percentage Region to Perth 28.2% 26.1% 25.7% 27.8% 31.6% 16.3% 28.2% 27.8%

Source: Western Australian Planning Commission State Lot Activity to 30 June 2011

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G. Counts of Australian Businesses By Industry Sector to June 30, 2009

ABS 8165.0 released 16 February 2011

South East West Sector Cockburn Fremantle Fremantle Kwinana Melville Rockingham Group Agriculture Forestry 238 36 222 59 366 225 1,146 and Fishing

Mining 63 0 27 15 101 24 230

Manufacturing 577 21 265 120 300 274 1,557

Electricity, Gas Water 9 0 15 15 15 15 69 and Waste Services

Construction 1,498 85 512 386 1,343 1,612 5,436

Wholesale Trade 243 36 222 48 392 117 1,058

Retail Trade 414 48 381 45 715 358 1,961

Accommodation and 157 21 199 48 286 158 869 Food Services Transport Postal and 630 16 172 169 422 405 1,814 Warehousing Information Media and 33 12 42 3 69 15 174 Telecommunications Financial and Insurance 322 78 306 40 1,002 225 1,973 Services Rental Hiring and Real 584 128 507 100 1,324 356 2,999 Estate Services Professional Scientific 591 138 562 76 1,570 381 3,318 and Technical Services Administrative and 258 15 147 64 292 249 1,025 Support Services

Not Classified 183 24 98 40 215 125 685

Public Administration 27 0 15 6 27 24 99 and Safety

Education and Training 81 12 48 15 123 67 346

Health Care and Social 151 65 227 36 678 225 1382 Assistance Arts and Recreation 57 17 114 12 115 59 374 Services

Other Services 331 24 157 72 357 310 1,251

Total 6,447 776 4,238 1,369 9,712 5,224 27,766

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