The Shire is a combination of both rural farming land and small subdivisions. Tourism is becoming a larger industry as the Shire's population grows. Predominant industries situated in the Shire of Chittering are citrus growing, vineyards, metal fabrication, concrete fabrication, mechanical, earthmoving, building related industries, hire companies and transport operators.

The Tiwest Joint Venture mineral sands processing plant at Chandala, Muchea and the Catholic Agricultural College, Bindoon are two of the Shires biggest employers.