Abstract
This chapter examines how six small towns in Western Australia have responded to the geographical and economic marginalization and the frequent population loss which they have experienced. In response all six towns have looked inward to their own resources, and individuals in their community to bring about change. In response they have variously embarked on centrally owned or empowerment models and external funding was selectively drawn on. Projects undertaken have generally supported economic diversity and have focused on increasing local wellbeing and quality of life. This has often been achieved despite continuing population loss in four of the towns. The cases illustrate the potential of locally driven responses to marginalization to promote both economic diversity and wellbeing, despite frequent population decline.