Albany city is the major seaport in the Great Southern area, and the largest centre in Western Australia outside the metropolitan area. It is regional centre with a lot of natural resources. It is surrounded by much of WA's best agricultural land, and the area is also abundant in minerals.

Albany, is a great tourist destination in Western Australia. Albany has become popular destination for various visitors enjoying the fresh air, stunning beaches, and wonderful sights over the Southern Ocean. The natural attractions includs Torndirrup National Park rugged coastline; highlights, the Gap, a 24 metre drop to the water, the Natural Bridge and so on.