Goldfields-Esperance

The largest region in Western Australia by landmass, the total area covers more than 955,000 square kilometres across many Aboriginal lands and communities. Its coastline faces the Southern ocean.

Goldfields-Esperance covers 10 local government areas, with major centres in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Esperance and Leonora, and is home to more than 58,600 people.

Known worldwide for its pristine beaches and tourist hotspots, the region has also played an integral role in the development of the state for more than a century. It continues to be an economic driver for the state, through its mining, tourism and agriculture sectors.

Economy

The Goldfields-Esperance region is a major contributor to the state’s economic prosperity with more than $40.2 billion in economic output each year (the equivalent to 4.8 per cent of WA’s total economic output).

It generates more than 37,600 jobs in mining, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, transport, retail, education, health, community and administrative services, tourism, the emerging arts and creative industries along with many other sectors.

To find out more about the Goldfields-Esperance economic profile, visit Goldfields Esperance Development Commission’s Economic Profile.

Tourism

Some of the world’s most beautiful beaches are in Esperance, which is why it’s no surprise that the Goldfields-Esperance region has a growing tourism industry.

The region which has a myriad of unique visitor attractions and destinations covers a significant geographic area rich in cultural heritage, unique natural landscapes and diverse creative industries.

From kangaroos basking on the white sand beaches of Esperance to the red-earthed outback of Kalgoorlie, there is a raft of natural wonders and a relaxed lifestyle to explore.

Visitors come via air, road and vessel, with tourism generating $189.3 million for the region.

Our Port of Esperance welcomes a handful of cruise visits each year.

Infrastructure

Given its location between eastern states and the rest of Western Australia, the region has key road, rail and port links that provide good access to national and international markets, supporting its economy.

Infrastructure WA has recognised three areas for future development:

Strength	Infrastructure direction
Resources, and agriculture and food Road, rail and port access Significant Aboriginal population, culture and heritage	Support resources value-adding and supply-chain efficiency Plan and adapt service delivery and infrastructure to accommodate population change and structural readjustment Support and advance Aboriginal enterprise and improve the liveability of remote Aboriginal communities and town-based reserves