This map is still of great relevance to local cereal cropping as the line dissects the council area.

Agriculture in the Goyder region is primarily associated with cereal crops, such as wheat and barley, as well as sheep grazing for merino wool.

Dairy and beef cattle, piggeries, and chicken farms also play a minor part in the economic structure of the region.

[citation needed] Tourism makes up a part of the economy, with the town of Burra a major attraction, known for its mining history and rural lifestyle.

The council area includes the towns and localities of Apoinga, Australia Plains, Baldina, Booborowie, Bower, Brady Creek, Bright, Buchanan, Bundey, Burra Eastern Districts, Canowie, Collinsville, Emu Downs, Eudunda, Franklyn, Geranium Plains, Gum Creek, Hampden, Hallelujah Hills, Hallett, Hanson, Julia, Koonoona, Leighton, Mongolata, Mount Bryan, Mount Bryan East, Neales Flat, Ngapala, North Booborowie, Peep Hill, Pine Creek, Point Pass, Porter Lagoon, Robertstown, Rocky Plain, Sutherlands, Terowie, Ulooloo, Whyte Yarcowie, Willalo, Wonna and Worlds End, and part of Brownlow, Canowie Belt, Dutton, Farrell Flat, Frankton, Hansborough and Steinfeld.