Karoonda East Murray is a major agricultural district of South Australia. The Council area is agriculture based with primary industries including broad-acre production of wheat and barley, breeding of sheep predominantly merino and poll merino for their meat and wool. Secondary industries include; breeding of pigs, beef cattle, production of sorghum, oats, lupins, beans, olives, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, breeding of horses and various breeds of dogs. Major economic changes in the Karoonda district are following the  new mining excavations by Australian Zircon at Mindarie. New affordable housing options are being explored to cater for residents attracted to the area for country lifestyle and employment opportunities. The proximity to the eastern seaboard of Australia via major transport road routes makes this region an ideal location for those seeking to conquer export markets  or establish markets around Australia whilst enjoying the rural setting that it provides.