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South West Overview

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Positioning the South West

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3.1 Framework for Analysis

3.1.2 Pillars of the Western Australian Government’s regional strategic themes in the South West

  • Attracting new investment and business activity.
  • Facilitating a robust pipeline of infrastructure investment.
  • Providing ongoing support for the revitalisation of Collie.
  • Providing ongoing support towards Bunbury’s urban development and expansion.

In relation to these themes, SWDC notes priority sectors where significant growth and diversification opportunities exist for the region:

  • Energy (including renewables).
  • Technology and advanced manufacturing.
  • Mining and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS).
  • Primary Industries, including Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.
  • Tourism, events and creative industries.
  • Trade and investment.

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Image by Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils, Bridgetown

Figure 2 - Structure of the South West and Western Australian Economies, percentage share of output by sector REMPLAN 2023 R2 | Source: ABS 2021 Census Place of Work Employment (Scaled), ABS 2021 / 2022 National Input Output Tables, and ABS June 2023 Gross State Product

Figure 2 - Structure of the South West and Western Australian Economies, percentage share of output by sector REMPLAN 2023 R2 | Source: ABS 2021 Census Place of Work Employment (Scaled), ABS 2021 / 2022 National Input Output Tables, and ABS June 2023 Gross State Product

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3.1.1 Determinants of regional development
3.1.2 Pillars of the Western Australian Government’s regional strategic themes in the South West
3.1.3 Regional SWOT
3.2.1 Connectivity and Infrastructure (Access to markets)
3.2.2 Regional Employment and Business (Comparative advantage and business competitiveness)
3.2.3 Human capital, particularly education and skills
3.2.4 Sustainable (economically, environmentally and socially) communities and population
3.2.5 Collaboration

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3.1 Framework for Analysis
3.1.1 Determinants of regional development
3.1.2 Pillars of the Western Australian Government’s regional strategic themes in the South West
3.1.3 Regional SWOT
3.2 Regions and Prospects
3.2.1 Connectivity and Infrastructure (Access to markets)
3.2.2 Regional Employment and Business (Comparative advantage and business competitiveness)
3.2.3 Human capital, particularly education and skills
3.2.4 Sustainable (economically, environmentally and socially) communities and population
3.2.5 Collaboration