City Of Kwinana, Industrial coastal municipality in Western Australia, Australia.
The City of Kwinana is an industrial coastal municipality in Western Australia, situated about 40 kilometers south of Perth. The area covers 120 square kilometers and is defined by its coastal location and proximity to the state capital.
The area transformed from rural land into a major industrial center after BP opened an oil refinery here in 1952. This industrial development reshaped the entire region and made it a significant economic hub.
The name Kwinana comes from an Aboriginal language and means a young woman, linking the area to indigenous Australian heritage. This meaning still shapes how locals understand their place's roots and identity.
The Kwinana Hub is the main shopping center offering retail services and community facilities for visitors and residents. This shopping area provides a good orientation point and various amenities in one location.
A shipwreck from 1922 lies near the beach and is now a known landmark in the area. The SS Kwinana wreck remains part of the local landscape along Cockburn Sound.
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