Exclusive Guide To Buying Acreage For Sale SA

Farmbuy.com's Guide To Acreage For Sale SA

The median price per hectare of farmland in South Australia rose by 10.9 per cent to a record $5,482 in 2020 following rises of 18.4 per cent and 17 per cent in 2019 and 2018 respectively, according to the latest Rural Bank Farmland Values Report.

Median price per hectare growth was driven by the central regions of SA. The Yorke and North region saw strong price growth of 29.9 per cent, on the back of solid commodity prices and a strong season. The Adelaide and Fleurieu region saw a jump of 23.3 per cent in median price per hectare following a poor 2019. This increase was driven by a sharp rise in prices on Kangaroo Island following last year’s devastating bushfires, with tight supply increasing the proportion of high-value transactions.

In contrast, the South East and Eyre Peninsula regions both saw prices dip in 2020 with a fall in the median price per hectare of 2.4 per cent and 8.5 per cent respectively. In both regions, the drop in median price per hectare occurred due to a rise in the number of transactions in lower-priced municipalities.

By parcel size, there was a greater proportion of larger parcels sold in 2020 and a lower proportion of smaller parcels in comparison to 2019. The number of transactions in the 100-200ha parcel range fell by 18; this decline saw transaction volume in the 200-300ha and the greater than 300ha ranges increase by six and four transactions respectively.

Fewer transactions in the 100-200ha range contributed to the considerable increase in median price per hectare for this segment, following a decline in 2019. The Adelaide and Fleurieu region saw the greatest median price per hectare increase in this segment due to an almost 50 per cent fall in transactions. The remaining parcels all saw moderate increases in median price per hectare with the exception of the 30-100ha segment which fell by 4.3 per cent.

Acreage For Sale SA: Adelaide and Fleurieu

The median price per hectare for farmland in the Adelaide and Fleurieu region increased by 23.3 per cent to $14,253 in 2020, following a decline of 12 per cent in 2019. The region saw the second-largest growth in median price per hectare in SA as an increase in buyers within metropolitan Adelaide helped to push prices higher.

At a municipality level Kangaroo Island saw a substantial rise in the median price per hectare which can be credited to a reduction in transaction volume of 17.1 percent following widespread bushfires across the region in late 2019 and early 2020. The municipalities of Victor Harbor, Alexandria and Yankalilla all recorded an increase in the median price per hectare in 2020. This helped to offset a decline in the median price per hectare for farmland in the Adelaide Hills, the most expensive municipality in the region.

An increase in median price per hectare was recorded across all parcel size ranges in the Adelaide and Fleurieu region except for the 30-50ha segment, which dropped by 4.5 per cent to $18,360/ha. A modest decline in the median price of the 30-50ha parcel size range followed three consecutive years of growth and occurred despite a tightening of supply of parcels in this range.

Strong growth in the median price of larger parcel size ranges indicated robust demand for larger parcels in the region in 2020. The largest parcel size range (150ha+) led the charge, recording the largest year-on-year increase (+53.3 per cent) and remained the strongest growth segment over the past 10 years.

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Acreage For Sale SA: Eyre Peninsula

Farmland values within the Eyre Peninsula declined for the first time since 2017 with the median price per hectare falling by 8.5 per cent to $1,507 per hectare. The decline occurred due to a higher proportion of transactions in lower-priced municipalities, particularly Franklin Harbour and Kimba.

Overall, farmland values within the region have performed strongly with tight farmland availability and a strong appetite for expansion from current landholders. The Lower Eyre Peninsula was the only municipality to see any significant fall in median price per hectare with a 15.2 per cent drop following significant crop losses in the 2019/20 harvest.

A fall in the median price per hectare was recorded across all parcel sizes in the region except for the greater than 900ha range, which recorded a strong increase of 25.1 per cent in 2020 after a decline of 14.1 per cent in 2019. The largest parcel size range was also the only range to record a decline in the number of transactions.

The decline in median price per hectare in the smaller parcel size ranges (-36.8 per cent for 30-300ha; -22.0 per cent for 300-600ha) was attributed to a greater proportion of transactions in these ranges occurring in the relatively lower-priced Upper Eyre Peninsula. The Upper Eyre Peninsula accounted for 48 per cent of transactions smaller than 900ha in the region in 2020, up from 38 per cent in 2019.

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Acreage For Sale SA: South East

SA's South East region recorded a decline in the median price per hectare for the first time since 2015. While anecdotal evidence suggests strong market growth throughout the region, the significant increase in transactions from lower-priced municipalities resulted in a decline of 2.4 per cent to $4,051/ha.

Despite the decline, the region performed well at a local level with 10 of the regions 13 municipalities recording an increase in median price per hectare. The strong upward trend in median price per hectare over the past five years has been driven by a significant increase in the median price per hectare of properties in higher-priced municipalities such as Grant, Naracoorte and Tatiara. However, in 2020 the median price per hectare for the region moved lower on the back of a 27.4 per cent increase in transaction volume for lower-priced municipalities. The increase in transaction volume occurred primarily in municipalities with lower land values, including Murray Bridge, Loxton-Waikerie and Southern Mallee. Transactions in municipalities with higher-priced land values such as Wattle Range and Kingston declined by 46.7 per cent and 20 per cent respectively.

Growth in the median price per hectare was relatively inconsistent in 2020 with the 30-100ha (+5.8 per cent to $5,908) and 200-300ha (+1.6 per cent to $4,276) parcels both increasing; while the 100-200ha (-1 per cent) and greater than 300ha (-7.7 per cent) parcel sizes experienced a decline.

The increase in median price per hectare for smaller parcel sizes occurred as supply saw a small decline in 2020. The split of transactions between parcels was mostly unchanged from 2019 with the 30-100ha and 300+ha ranges making up 69 per cent of all transactions.

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Acreage For Sale SA: Yorke and North

The Yorke and North regions' median price per hectare rose by 29.9 per cent to $6,799 in 2020, following on from an increase of 21.5 per cent in 2019. The region recorded the highest growth of any region in SA. A general lack of supply and increase in demand, supported by strong commodity prices, were key drivers of growth in 2020. The recent upward trend in median price per hectare was driven by strong price growth in high-value municipalities including the Northern Areas, Yorke Peninsula and Copper Coast.

The median price per hectare increased for all parcel segments in the Yorke and North region. Parcels greater than 300ha recorded the largest increase in median price per hectare (+64.4 per cent), this was due to a lack of supply. Smaller parcel sizes in the 30-100ha bracket continue to make up the largest proportion of transactions within the region, accounting for 39 per cent in 2020 up from 33.3 per cent in 2019.

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Acreage For Sale SA: 270 Woodgate Hill Road, Kyeema 

Magnificent rural lifestyle

This magnificent rural lifestyle property is quiet and secluded with its 40 hectares set within the majestic gum tree studded countryside with its pockets of remnant native scrub that is home to resident kangaroos, koalas and other native animals and birds that the area is known for. The location is also unique for the local Kuitpo Forest, Kyeema Conservation Park and the fact that the Heysen Trail goes right past the doorstep.

The prominent two-level brick family residence is set back from the road within its native bush-style garden making it a relaxing private retreat. The circa 1991 residence covers 359sqm UMR, including the garage and the magnificent wrap-around verandah and balcony. It offers three spacious bedrooms, a study, three bathrooms and multiple living areas. On the lower level is the large well-equipped country style kitchen which features plenty of bench space, cupboards and a family meals area. The lower level offers a great mix of indoor and outdoor living spaces, for family living and entertaining. These include a formal dining room, lounge room, family room and an undercover outdoor entertaining area.

The bedrooms and study are on the upper level. The master bedroom features a walk-in robe, ensuite and views across the garden and out onto the surrounding countryside. The other two bedrooms are also spacious and have built-in robes.

The (old) detached besser block ‘shearers quarters’ has three bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen/dine/lounge area, making it ideal for when the friends and relatives come to visit.

The property is ideal for a hobby farm and/or artisan producer pursuits. Other features of this undulating five-paddock rural property include good quality fencing, spring-fed dams, 236,000L water tank, 3.7ML water license, 5kW solar on the residence and 15kW solar three-phase power to the shed.

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Acreage For Sale SA: 1499 Arno Bay Road, Cleve

Magnificent rural lifestyle

With approximately 46 hectares of cropping land, a good-sized three bedroom house and large pantry, hay shed and sundry sheds, this acreage for sale SA would make a useful “add-on property” to an existing property owner or a lifestyle purchase for someone who wants space and tranquillity.

The property is well fenced with one large cropping paddock and features sandy loam soils, flat and with some scattered limestone. Annual rainfall is around 400mm.

Demand for authentic lifestyle properties has increased in recent times with this trend likely to continue. Families are looking to come to regions with a genuine country feel to enjoy quality country living where a genuine sense of space, tranquillity and community exists. Located just seven km to the main centre of Cleve and 16km to Arno Bay, the beach, wonderful fishing and many other lifestyle pursuits, this property fits the bill!

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Acreage For Sale SA: 4642 Casterton-Edenhope Road, Kadnook

Piece of tranquillity

This rural living property is a beautiful piece of tranquillity, with blue gums, wildlife and fresh air situated at Kadnook, 23km south-west of Edenhope. Inside the home, the classic kitchen with island bench and a large butler's pantry provides excellent storage. The kitchen overlooks the greenhouse where camellias thrive. It is open plan to the dining and lounge room, where the large French windows frame the garden outside. The lounge has a lovely slow combustion wood fire warming the home. There is a second sitting room that could be used as another bedroom. The three bedrooms are carpeted with built-in robes. The main bedroom has an en-suite. The laundry/mud room has great storage and is a good size. A separate building would work well as an office or gym (3.4m x 4.8m).

The home is surrounded by deciduous trees, roses, mature fruit trees and an array of bulbs punctuating the greenness. A feature of the property is the 15m x 3m solar-heated lap pool with adjoining spa - lovely for a relaxing afternoon.

There is substantial infrastructure ideal for machinery, transport and contracting purposes. Also, there's a lock-up shed (24m x 8m), open shed (10m x 5m), lock-up security shed (3m x 3m), tack shed, two-stand woolshed, and sheep and cattle yards. There is 95,000L of rainwater tanks, a large dam and new bore supplying the property. There are access gravel roads and standing areas. The property boasts a 32 solar panel electricity system.

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Acreage For Sale SA: 11 Maaoupe Road, Coonawarra

Unique business and lifestyle opportunity

Honeysuckle Rise Country Accommodation, set at Highbank Vineyard, offers a unique business and lifestyle opportunity. A freestone two-story villa set for B&B accommodation offers guest rooms with a view. Freestone cottage nestled in the centre of the vines also providing excellent bed-and-breakfast accommodation.

The renowned 4.4-hectare boutique vineyard produces award-winning organically grown wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Situated midway between Adelaide and Melbourne in the heart of the Coonawarra wine region, the property is a perfect stopover for wine tourists travelling from and linking areas such as the Barossa, Mount Gambier and the Great Ocean Road. It's also a short drive to the seaside towns of Robe, Beachport and Kingston.

This acreage for sale SA offers good returns with considerable upside and potential. 

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Acreage For Sale SA: 29 Coomooloo Road, Bald Hills

Idyllic rural lifestyle

"Lush Pastures" is a stunning 13.6-hectare rural lifestyle property, with unique architecturally-designed modern eco accommodation built circa 2012 along with views that wow! This property consists of a sophisticated main building for the owner's residence, and three self-contained lodges for guests, plus outbuildings, orchard and vegetable gardens.

A wedgetail eaIgle soaring over the valley provided the inspiration to award-winning architect Max Pritchard, for the distinctive butterfly-shaped roofs of the brightly coloured lodges. The winter sun is captured by north-facing glazing which is 10mm thick to help retain the winter heat, while remote-controlled external blinds provide relief from the heat of the summer sun on the western-facing windows.

The three spacious guest lodges have a king bed, a lounge/dine area, a large bathroom and an outdoor courtyard. Each is fitted with a split RC air-conditioner, electric external blind, and a dedicated gas HWS and rainwater tank.

The popularity of the Fleurieu Peninsula with tourists means there is boundless potential to significantly expand the supplementary family income from the guest accommodation facilities. Supporting website, marketing and booking systems are all included with the property.

The certified large commercial kitchen has catered for many guests, weddings and other hosted functions. The property even has a helicopter landing site close to the accommodation.

Other features of this marvelous lifestyle property include: rainwater storage of 75,000L; separate water supply for firefighting system; mains power connected 5.0kW solar system; walk-in outdoor cellar; 6m x 9m shed/workshop with concrete floor and power connected; 4m x 9m shed with concrete floor; veggie gardens and various fruit trees both covered to protect from birds; and large aerobic septic system.

Sure to be of equal appeal, is the property’s secluded location, while only being a short comfortable commute of around 15 minutes by road to the shops, services, school, sporting grounds and attractions of Yankalilla. The major town of Victor Harbor with all its shopping and services is around 30 minutes in the other direction.

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