Tatiara Council

Tatiara District Council is a local government area located in south-eastern South Australia, covering an area of 6,476 km2. The name Tatiara is believed to mean 'the good country' in the language of the Bodaruwitj people, the area's first inhabitants. The economy of the district is primarily based on agriculture, with a focus on cereal crops like wheat, barley, and oats, as well as livestock such as sheep, cattle, and pigs. European settlers opened up the Tatiara country in the 1840s for grazing purposes, leading to the establishment of the township of Bordertown in 1852.

Tatiara council area has a strong presence of industries such as agriculture, real estate, and construction. The population is skewed towards older age groups, with a notable proportion earning moderate incomes. The housing affordability indicators show a majority of households with manageable mortgage and rent payments.