Ecovillages in Western Australia
Ecovillages in Western Australia
Western Australia is home to several innovative ecovillage and sustainable community projects that explore regenerative living and ecological design.
One of the most widely recognised examples is Witchcliffe Ecovillage, located in the Margaret River region. The project has received international attention for its ambitious sustainability goals, including renewable energy systems, water recycling, and community-scale food production.
Other smaller intentional communities across Victoria explore regenerative agriculture, shared land management, and cooperative housing models.
Victoria’s strong culture of environmental design, sustainable architecture, and community organising has supported the development of projects that prioritise ecological responsibility and strong neighbourhood relationships.
These communities demonstrate that ecovillage ideas can adapt to both rural and urban settings.
Visiting Afterlee Ecovillage
Kyogle Shire, Northern NSW
If you are interested in exploring ecovillage living in Northern NSW, you can learn more about the Afterlee project here:
• The Project
• Our Land
• Our Legal Structure
• Join the Community
The best way to understand an ecovillage is to visit the land and meet the people involved.
Afterlee Ecovillage hosts guided site tours on the second Saturday of each month. These tours provide an opportunity to walk the land, learn about the project, and ask questions about how the community is developing.
After the morning tour, visitors are welcome to stay and meet members of the cooperative during the monthly working bee, where people come together to care for the land and continue shaping the project.
This gives prospective members the chance to experience both the landscape and the community that is gradually bringing the ecovillage to life.