Geography
The Region is made up of several complete Legislative Assembly districts, which change at each distribution.
| Redistribution | Period | Electoral districts | Electors | % of State | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 April 1988 | 22 May 1989–22 May 1997 |
Armadale, Belmont, Darling Range, Helena, Kenwick, Maylands, Morley, Roleystone, Swan Hills, Thornlie (10) |
195,221 | 21.47% | 3,800 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
| 28 November 1994 | 22 May 1997–22 May 2005 |
Armadale, Ballajura, Bassendean, Belmont, Darling Range, Midland, Roleystone, Southern River, Swan Hills, Thornlie (10) |
227,055 | 21.96% | 3,821 km2 (1,475 sq mi) |
| 4 August 2003 | 22 May 2005–22 May 2009 |
Armadale, Ballajura, Bassendean, Belmont, Darling Range, Midland, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Southern River, Swan Hills, Thornlie (10) |
261,662 | 21.53% | 3,808 km2 (1,470 sq mi) |
| 29 October 2007 | 22 May 2009–22 May 2017 |
Armadale, Bassendean, Belmont, Darling Range, Forrestfield, Gosnells, Kalamunda, Maylands, Midland, Morley, Mount Lawley, Nollamara, Swan Hills, West Swan (14) |
311,378 | 26.07% | 3,697 km2 (1,427 sq mi) |
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