FIGURE5 The planned town of Karratha
10.11.4 Sea change Margaret River, 270 kilometres south of Perth, is popular for its rural lifestyle, but remains accessible to the capital city. Moving to the coast is a seachange , while moving inland is a tree change . Change over time Margaret River is popular for its beaches, caves, wineries, national parks and mild weather — making it well suited to farming and tourism. Over time, people’s views on the region have changed (see FIGURE6 ).
FIGURE6 Change over time in the Margaret River region
Pre 1830
1830s
1950s
1830, white settlers arrived to cut down trees and settle in region
1950, cleared land used for dairy cattle and beef cattle
Before 1830, the Noongar people cared for the land – limited change
1970s
Today
1990s
1970 people began moving to region and it became a popular tourist destination
Today tourism continues to grow
1990 region becomes a popular sea change destination
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