The South West Economy
The South West is one of Western Australia’s most diverse regional economies, spanning manufacturing, mining, agribusiness, construction, tourism and services. This diversity supports resilience and sustained business and investment activity across the region.
Manufacturing is a major contributor to output and exports, complemented by established agribusiness and timber industries and growing population-serving sectors that reflect ongoing urban and regional expansion.
Strategic infrastructure - including transport networks, Bunbury Port, industrial land and energy assets - supports access to domestic and international markets and positions the South West for continued growth.
Population
201,659
Jobs
80,407
Economic output
$44.1bn
GRP
$19.8bn
Businesses
17,607
Manufacturing
$9.9bn
Exports
$18.5bn
Per capita GRP
$98,138
Building approvals
$1.4bn
Population growth 2016-21
7.2%

A competitive workforce: key employment sectors
Health Care
Construction
Retail
Education & Training
Accommodation & Food
Manufacturing
Agriculture & Forestry