Rich 100: WA’s Wealthiest

Senior editor Mark Pownall delves into WA’s wealthiest, digging into the numbers and stories behind the state’s richest people.

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Remuneration 30 Oct 2026

Billionaire count rises in Rich 100

The billionaires' club has expanded in Western Australia, growing to 20 individuals and families according to Business News data used to assemble the 2026 Rich 100, which was launched last night.

Gina Rinehart heads the Rich 100 again. Photo: Hancock Prospecting

Remuneration 4 hours ago

Fortunes rise for WA’s wealthiest

Analysis of the state's richest people has revealed a steady gain in valuations and an increasingly sophisticated sector to manage those assets.

Malcolm Steinberg (right, with son Adam) is not content to leave startups to the next generation. Photo: Michael O’Brien

Remuneration 2 hours ago

Wealthy back local tech, innovators

Family offices are increasingly big supporters of startups, with major potential wins as well as outsized risks.