We're proud to be part of the community of Bunbury.
With a long history and deep connections to the local community, Southern Ports is committed to the long term success of the town its people and the broader region.
We demonstrate our commitment to the community in a number of important ways such as providing a range of employment opportunities across trade and corporate roles, as well as apprenticeship and work placement opportunities.
The Port of Bunbury is committed to maintaining ethical and responsible environmental practices, while ensuring operations run effectively and efficiently.
We are diligent about complying with environmental legislation, as well as relevant regulations and codes. Our objective is to minimise environmental impact across all of our activities, with transparent reporting, systems and a focus on educating our people.
The Port of Bunbury maintains strict security protocols to ensure the safety of our people and the greater community. In order to meet this commitment, only authorised individuals are granted access to the Port’s Maritime Security Zone.
The Port of Bunbury has played a key role in driving the local economy since the mid-1800s, a role we continue to play today as home to the largest land holding of any port in Australia.
Our size is what sets us apart and is great news for the local and state economy, because it means the port has significant capacity to expand for many years to come.
As well as providing important employment opportunities for the local community, our exports include alumina, woodchips, mineral sands and a burgeoning demand for lithium.
The Port of Bunbury is one of the largest regional ports in Australia, connecting the South West with produce and other materials from around the world. The bustling trade hub is accessed by a number of industries that each play an important role in Australia’s economy.
Bunbury itself is a centre for industry, business and tourism in the South West. Around 30,000 people live in Bunbury city, with approximately 50,000 in the greater area. During summer an influx of tourists from Perth and beyond descend on the town to enjoy its attractions.
KEY FACTS
Located on Wardandi Country, 175 kilometres south of Perth in the waters of Koombana Bay, our Port of Bunbury is a gateway port with seven active berths.
It provides leases for port-related industries and access to port infrastructure and facilities.
The diverse commodities traded through the port extend to alumina (its highest traded commodity), grain, spodumene, caustic soda, woodchips, mineral and silica sands, copper concentrate, coal, fertiliser and fuel. The Port also welcomes cruise vessels and assets for break bulk and project cargo.