Economy
The district still is heavily reliant on the fishing and agricultural industries, with Rock lobster one of the main catches in the area.
The district has a variety of agricultural industries, with cereal crops, beef cattle and sheep prominent. The district also has a thriving wine industry, lying near the Coonawarra wine region.
Tourism has been an increasingly important part of the economy, with up to 15000 tourists every year. The town has a large number of historic buildings, as well as natural attractions. The town is listed as one of the State's historical towns in the Heritage Conservation Branch's Master Interpretation Plan.
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