Acreage For Sale QLD: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

Acreage For Sale QLD: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

The median price per hectare of smaller acreage lots (30-100ha) in Queensland fell marginally by 0.5 per cent to $8,682 in 2020, according to the latest Rural Bank Farmland Values Report. This compares with growth of 11.8 per cent (to $5,200) for all acreage sizes in the Sunshine State in the period.

The decline in the smallest parcel size range is attributed to the weight of increased supply, with 961 transactions in the period, up 235 on 2019.

South Queensland contributed most of the increased number of transactions in this range and strong increases also occurred in the Central and North regions.

Acreage For Sale North QLD

Up north, transaction volume increased for parcels in both the 30-50ha and 50-100ha ranges. The median price per hectare in the 50-100ha range declined 14.2 per cent. There was a higher proportion of transactions in this size range in lower priced municipalities in 2020 in comparison to 2019 which contributed to the decline in median price for the region.

In contrast, the median price per hectare in the the 30-50ha range jumped by 7.1 per cent to $13,054 on higher transaction volumes.

Acreage for sale North Queensland on Farmbuy.com can be found here (Peninsula), here (Gulf Country), here (Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders), here (North Tropical Coast and Tablelands) and here (Herbert and Lower Burdekin). 

Acreage For Sale Central QLD

In Central Queensland, the median price per hectare for acreage in the 30-50ha range increased by 18.5 per cent to $5,934 off the back of 187 transactions, up 55 on 2019.

The relatively large increase in the number of transactions for parcels between 30-100ha increased the proportion of high-value small parcel transactions in 2020, rising to 62 per cent, up from 56 per cent in 2019.

A greater proportion of smaller transactions, which attract a higher dollar per hectare value, contributed to the 20.5 per cent increase in the region’s median price per hectare to $3,268.

Acreage for sale Central Queensland on Farmbuy.com can be found here (Central Coast and Whitsundays), here (Capricornia) and here (Central Highlands and Coalfields). 

Acreage For Sale South QLD

In South Queensland, the median price per hectare increased for all parcel size ranges in 2020 except for those larger than 200ha. Growth was strongest in the 30-50ha range (+9.5 per cent to $12,352); while median prices in the 50-100ha range rose by 0.3 per cent to $7,219.

All parcel size ranges recorded an increased number of transactions in 2020, but there was an increased proportion of smaller parcels with the 30-50ha range accounting for 30 per cent of the region’s transactions in 2020, up from 24 per cent.

An increased proportion of smaller, and typically higher-priced parcels, contributed to the increase in the region’s median price per hectare of 2.5 per cent to $7,451.

Acreage for sale in South Queensland on Farmbuy.com can be found here (Wide Bay and Burnett), here (Darling Downs and Granite Belt) and here (Southeast Coast). 

Acreage For Sale West QLD

Despite a 39.4 per cent increase in the median price per hectare for all parcels sizes, the price per hectare for smaller lots in the 30-4,000ha range dropped 18.5 per cent to $1,465 in 2020 - although the 10-year annual average growth rate remained high at 7.8 per cent.

Smaller parcels between 30-4,000ha saw the highest increase in transaction volume, which resulted in this size range accounting for 38 per cent of transaction volume, up from 27 per cent in 2019.

Acreage for sale West Queensland on Farmbuy.com can be found here (Central West), here (North West), here (Channel Country) and here (Maranoa and Warrego). 

Check out our favourite acreage <100ha for sale QLD below!

Acreage For Sale QLD: 3794 Gillies Range Road, Yungaburra

Tabeland acreage with amazing views!

Centrally located on the Atherton Tablelands, this 16.11-hectare acreage for sale QLD has much to offer, including stunning views and privacy. Well established, this acreage is only minutes from Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham and Yungaburra Village.

The property includes a modern three-bedroom plus office home featuring open plan living, modern kitchen with ample bench space and servery, with the added bonus of a media room. The laundry has built-in cupboard space and direct access from the living area to the tiled out-door patio that overlooks the rural aspect.

The outdoor space includes cattle yards, free-standing machinery shed, four-bay Colorbond shed with two enclosed bays plus two open spaces. There is a dressage arena with all-weather modern stables incorporating shed space.

For more information on this acreage for sale QLD click here.

Acreage For Sale QLD: Lot 9 Courtney Gap Road, Sarina

Simply the best!

Are you looking for a peaceful lifestyle, room to spread your wings and a location close to Sarina? This 5.3-acre block is just that property. Here is the space you need to build a home that suits all your needs.

Flat country at the front of the block that's ideal for running a few head of cattle with a gentle climb to exceptional house sites overlooking the spectacular rural vista.

This acreage for sale QLD also includes a bore with submersible pump; easy access to an ideal house site with spectacular views; bitumen road frontage of approximately 105m; small swale traverses the block with a good dam location; fully fenced; and pastured with Signal and Kazungula grasses.

For more information on this acreage for sale QLD click here.

Acreage For Sale QLD: Tallebudgera Valley

Grand income-producing estate

In the picturesque Tallebudgera Valley, minutes to the famous Burleigh Beach and James Street shopping precinct, is where you'll find this nine-bedroom chateau.

Situated on a 7.5-acre parcel of paradise surrounded by virgin rainforest, waterfalls, wildlife and bordering on to the National Park, this magnificent estate has the charm of a bygone era.

The estate also has enormous income potential as a small boutique hotel, wedding destination, health retreat or high-end B&B, while also having the ability to be enjoyed and loved as an irreplaceable family home. The possibilities really are endless.

The main residence boasts nine enormous bedrooms, eight bathrooms, formal lounge with open wood/log fireplace, formal dining, commercial gas and electric kitchen, private library housing 4,000 books, grand wide 30-metre hallway, covered 20m x 7 metre outdoor entertaining area, wine cellar, media room, oversized pool overlooking the forest and eight undercover car spaces. There's also two self-contained staff quarters and a separate guesthouse - plus onsite parking for more than 20 cars.

Tucked away at the entrance to the property is a 32sqm shed with a mezzanine level suitable for trucks, boats, caravans etc which is fully equipped with three-phase power.

For more information on this acreage for sale QLD click here.

Acreage For Sale QLD: Ilfracombe

Rural lifestyle business

If you’re looking to buy a lifestyle caravan park with further potential, then look no further. The Ilfracombe Caravan park has a reputation second to none for its hospitality, cleanliness, fun and popularity.

Situated in Outback Queensland, 15 minutes from Longreach, The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, and Qantas Founders Museum, the park is renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere, entertainment and dining. It is situated next to the famous Wellshot Hotel, an exceptional historic outback pub with its own rich history.

The 10,126sqm property is set over three titles and features six on-site cabins, 55 powered sites, and two amenities blocks. There is a fully functional commercial kitchen containing industrial grill and oven, overhead ventilation, twin deep fryers, large twin-door fridge, complete with stainless steel benches, and twin industrial sink. This kitchen in season (March to October) has further potential earnings for $60k plus turnover.

The business is currently run by a husband and wife team for six months of the year with a caretaker employed for the peak season (March to October). The cabins have a consistent volume throughout the year. 

The residence has its own title and is used as a manager’s residence. It is a very comfortable four-bedroom residence with timber floorboards, an open plan kitchen, dining, and living. Features a lovely verandah with a rural outlook.

For more information on this acreage for sale QLD click here.