These days it is the centre of a grain­growing region, receiving and handling huge quantities of grain at the Co­Operative Bulk Handling complex.

The town is known for its corn dolly workshops. The art of making corn dollies was first brought to Koorda by English immigrant Frank Lodge in 1911.

The Koorda Museum, which was a hospital pre World War II, houses an interesting display of old hospital and surgical equipment in one of the old wards. Early farm machinery and household items recovered from old homesteads in the area are also exhibited.

There are a number of attractive granite outcrops with picnic facilities close to town. In September and October the surrounding countryside has spectacular displays of wildflowers.

• Name origin: Two Aboriginal meanings are given to the name, either 'married person' or 'to separate or divide'.