Karoonda East Murray Council

Karoonda East Murray is a town located in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia, situated 60 km northeast of Murray Bridge. The town's name is derived from the Aboriginal word for 'winter camp'. Karoonda was founded on wheat-growing in the early 20th century and was proclaimed on 11 December 1913. The area also supports the raising of merino sheep, with a larger-than-life sculpture of a Merino ram in the park on the main street. The current boundaries of Karoonda East Murray include the former town of Lowaldie, which was a stop on the railway line away from Adelaide.

In Karoonda East Murray, family households consist of childless couples, couples with children, single parents, and other family compositions. The population is skewed towards individuals aged above 50, with a range of income levels and occupations including managers, labourers, and professionals. The majority of occupied dwellings are owned outright or by purchasers, with a high affordability of mortgage and rent payments.