The South West region is located as the name suggests in the south west of Western Australia. It has an average population of it indulges in the production of alumina which is also known as aluminiun oxide.

Production involves purification of the bauxite ore which is made up of impure iron oxide and silicon oxide and aluminium oxide. Bauxite is purified by the Bayer process. Iron oxide is removed, on filtration, on cooling, Aluminium hydroxide precipitates. On heating, aluminium oxide is produced. This process requires technicians, to monitor the running of the production process also mechanics that keep the machinery involved running. In the extraction of bauxite, miners, geologists and environmental scientists are required. In the overall running of the industry, administrators, accountants, receptionists and secretaries are required. There is also production of mineral sands in South West region increasing employment in the mining industry extraction and production. They are an important source of titanium, tungsten and thorium.

Agriculture is one of the many industries that present various employment opportunities. It is well known world wide traditionally to be the one of the greatest employers. Activities ranging from irrigation, dairy and cattle farming to growing of crop plants are indulged in agriculture.
Viticulture involves the growing of grapes for the purpose of wine-making. The South West also practices viticulture. Vineyards were the grapes are grown and wineries were the grapes are processed to wine all fall under viticulture. In the vineyards the viticulturists are required in monitoring pests and diseases and determining harvest and pruning time. Win makers work hand in hand with the viticulturists so as to determine the appropriate time for harvest to guarantee quality wine. Technicians are also required in the actual wine processing plant. Accountants, administrators and receptionists are other employment opportunities this sector offers.

The forestry in the South West has also contributed to its economy. Timber wood is produced which is used for various purposes ranging from structural material which is used for construction to wood pulp for paper production. Environmentalists are required to monitor tree cutting and technicians and various personnel are required in the various departments