Hot Market Set To Continue For Cattle Stations For Sale QLD

Cattle Stations For Sale Prices Set To Continue Climbing

Australian farmland prices – including cattle stations for sale QLD – are set to continue to climb for at least the next five years, with the sharpest growth to 2023, Rabobank says in its latest annual Agricultural Land Price Outlook report.

In its recent report, it outlines a “base-case forecast” for Australia’s heated farmland market to continue on a growth trajectory, fuelled by a booming agricultural economy and limited available land for purchase.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) just-released Agricultural Commodities Report forecasts the gross value of production for beef and veal will increase 8 per cent to a record $15.7 billion in 2021-22 due to record cattle prices; while the gross value of Australian sheep sales is forecast to break a new record of more than $5 billion in 2021-22, supported by record high prices and rising sheep meat production.

Above: Cattle stations for sale QLD - the gross value of beef and veal production is forecast to increase to a record $15.7 billion in 2021-22

“Not in the last 30 years have the macro settings been so supportive” of agricultural land price growth, the report says, with prices of most major agricultural commodities either at, or near, record levels.

This – together with favourable seasonal conditions in the majority of Australia seeing widespread rainfall supporting production – has driven farm revenues to record levels, says report author, Rabobank senior analyst Wes Lefroy.

“Strong production years and high commodity prices, alongside record low interest rates, have boosted farmers’ purchasing power,” he says.

“Nationally, our research is showing that farmer purchasing intentions are at the highest point in at least the past five years, with nine per cent of Australian farmers reporting that they intend to buy land within 12 months.”

Lack of supply is also playing a role in squeezing agricultural land prices higher, the report says, with 45 per cent fewer sales recorded in 2020 compared with 2019.

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: Median Price Growth

Agricultural land prices across the country accelerated again in 2020, the report says, with double digit growth recorded in median prices in four out of six states.

The median price of agricultural land in Tasmania grew by a whopping 28.3 per cent between 2019 to 2020, in Victoria by 15.8 per cent, Queensland by 15 per cent and Western Australia by 14.1 per cent.

Growth in New South Wales and South Australia was lower, with these states recording year-on-year median price growth of 6.1 per cent and one per cent respectively.

Above: Cattle stations for sale QLD - the gross value of sheep sales is forecast to break a new record of more than $5 billion in 2021-22

Nationally, the median price for agricultural land in Australia grew by six per cent in the year to 2020.

This growth continued in 2021, with the just-released Elders Rural Property Update reporting the national price of farmland rose 18.4 per cent to $7,060/ha compared to 2020, a record rate of appreciation at national level.

In Q4 2021 Elders found the national median price per hectare increased by 3.6 per cent to $7,635/ha, driven by strong demand in Queensland (+26.9 per cent), South Australia (+32.0 per cent) and Tasmania (+37.7 per cent). In contrast, median price hectare decreased in New South Wales (-0.7 per cent) and Western Australia (-25.2 per cent).

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: Fundamentals To Remain Supportive

Lefroy says the factors which have supported robust growth in Australian agricultural land prices are forecast to continue.

“We think it’s likely that commodity prices will remain supportive for the next 24 months, while we expect interest rates will stay at record lows until at least 2024,” he says.

ABARES expects the value of farm production to reach $73 billion in 2021/22, an impressive eight per cent above last year’s $68 billion record and 17 per cent above the five-year average.

“For land price growth to reduce, or even for a downward correction to occur, we would need to see a multi-year interruption to a combination of commodity prices, production or interest rates,” Lefroy says.

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: FOMO Among Farmers

The report says a shortage of available agricultural land for purchase has been contributing to ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO) among farmers and adding upward price pressure to the market.

“After sales of agricultural land peaked in 2019, the number of properties on the market decreased in 2020 and even further in 2021 so far,” Lefroy says.

Above: Cattle stations for sale QLD - a shortage of available agricultural land for purchase has been contributing to ‘fear of missing out’

“Across the country the pipeline of sales coming on to the market is historically very low, which presents a distinct lack of buying opportunities.

“We have observed the ‘fear of missing out’ factor prompting buyers to enter the market earlier than they had planned.”

In some cases, Lefroy says, “FOMO” is prompting buyers to enter an EOI (expression of interest) for a purchase at much higher than the productive value in order to secure the property, not knowing when another opportunity may arise.

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: Opportunities Exist

The report says the “difficulty of the challenge facing buyers competing in a deep pool of demand, but low supply” should not be underestimated. However, there are still purchasing opportunities “for those who do their homework”, Lefroy notes.

“Markets have got tight, but not all are equally tight,” he says. “Not all regions have seen prices rise at the same pace and while demand continues to outweigh the number of properties on the market, the demand/supply balance is not the same in all regions.”

For the first time, this year’s report includes an assessment of land price against annual rainfall, revealing that the relationship between price and annual rainfall is not consistent in some regions.

Above: Cattle stations for sale QLD - there are still purchasing opportunities “for those who do their homework”

Seeking out purchases in regions where land price values more closely reflect annual rainfall – and therefore productive capacity – rather than inflated by other factors can provide farmers with more value, Lefroy says.

“For those buyers who do their homework and have the flexibility within their business to seek inter-regional purchases, there may be greater productive value to be had for their capital investment.

“We expect to see an increasing number of farmers broaden their expansion horizons in coming years, prompted by limited opportunities, and variations in the price per unit of rainfall and productive capacity.”

To check out the latest opportunities see below farmbuy.com’s favourite cattle stations for sale QLD – or click on the highlighted link for even more cattle stations for sale QLD!

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: 162 Birketts Road, Booyal

Cattle properties like these are difficult to find – immaculate new infrastructure, drought proof and beautiful views. There are endless opportunities with this property, with a feedlot, irrigation and potential for mixed farming.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD boasts immaculate new infrastructure, plentiful water and beautiful views

Comprising 133 hectares fully fenced, this holding is split into nine paddocks and features two kilometres of Burnett River frontage, with water holes and river grazing, plus improved pastures throughout, including Rhodes grass, Signal grass, Bisset bluegrass, Green Panic, Secca Stylo, Sirratro and native legumes. 

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD comprises 133 hectares of land fully fenced and split into nine paddocks

Secure water is available with 69 megalitres of water allocation, with a further 127 megalitres available separately at market value. A solar-powered automatic watering system supplies river water through an 80mm main line to two 250,000-litre tanks and on to 15 acres of pasture every night plus 30 acres of permanent set sprinklers.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD offers secure water with 69 megalitres of water allocation and extensive irrigation systems

The property also features a livestock handling area, including steel-framed cattle yards with undercover curved race, crush, draft, computerised weighing area, air-conditioned office and vet storage area, 240-volt power and water. A separate drafting and loading area sits at the entrance of the complex.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD features cattle yards with undercover curved race, crush, draft and computerised weighing area

The feedlot is easily 250-head bunk space, plus mobile troughs. Feeding area has the ability to rotate cattle around the complex and graze fresh paddocks or be setup more on a traditional feedlot system. This feedlot has fed 420 head with the mobile troughs in paddocks at a time.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD boasts a feedlot with 250-head bunk space plus mobile troughs

Ample shedding comprises three large modern steel and concrete sheds with three-phase power, including a 30m x 12m high clearance machinery shed and workshops, a 24m x12m shed used for hay storage plus workshop, a feed shed, a four-bay garage, shed and workshop, potting sheds and greenhouses. A massive fodder shed produces 1.8 tonne of sprouted feed per day.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD includes ample shedding with three large modern steel and concrete sheds with three-phase power

The property also boasts a feed mill and ration-mixing shed complex, two five-tonne silos plus a three-tonne silo, automatically fed from three 25-tonne poly grain silos. There’s also two molasses tanks and fuel tanks.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD boasts a feed mill and ration-mixing shed complex, two five-tonne silos plus a three-tonne silo

The main residence is a fully renovated hoop pine Queenslander, with two-three bedrooms, built-in wardrobes, two bathrooms, sunroom, kitchen with walk-in pantry, laundry and study - all with reverse cycle air-conditioning, wood fire and deck. Backup power supply at the house complex is a 32KVA, three-phase diesel unit with solar chargers.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD includes a fully renovated hoop pine Queenslander with two-three bedrooms

Complementing this is a two-storey manager’s quarters with two bedrooms, built-in wardrobes, modern kitchen, dining room, shower/bathroom and laundry. This residence is also air-conditioned.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD is a fantastic opportunity to build multiple income streams out of the industrial-scale sheds

This is a fantastic opportunity to value add to an existing business or build multiple income streams out of the industrial-scale sheds with superb infrastructure to last a lifetime.

Click on the following link for more information on this cattle station for sale QLD at 162 Birketts Road, Booyal.

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: Lot 75 Ellis Road, Woocoo

This highly improved 518-hectare (1,279-acre) livestock property for sale is located a comfortable 50km drive west of Maryborough.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD benefits from significant pasture improvement that has boosted carrying capacity

Over the past 12 years the current owners have implemented an improvement program to make this property into what it is today. Pasture improvement including Bisset Blue, Green Panic, Wynn Cassia and Seca Stylo have helped not only boost the carrying capacity but also improved the year-round condition of the cattle.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD comprises 518 hectares located a comfortable 50km drive west of Maryborough

Other infrastructure works undertaken have included extensive fencing with either three- or four-barb and all-steel gates dividing the property into approximately 15 paddocks.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD includes extensive fencing dividing the property into approximately 15 paddocks

Water supply is secure via 11 dams, permanent lagoons, and full frontage to Munna Creek, a seasonal creek with some permanent holes, plus a 20-acre lake governed by the seasons. Annual rainfall is around 1,000mm a year.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD boasts 11 dams, permanent lagoons, and full frontage to the seasonal Munna Creek

Machinery shed, hay shed and timber stock yards with a vet crush are all in place on the property. The Biggenden selling complex is approximately 50km from the property and Gympie sale yards are around 80km away, placing this property in an excellent location which is cost effective for livestock transport.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD features a machinery shed, hay shed and timber stock yards with a vet crush

A PAV map is in place on the property with at least 50 per cent in the white zone and the balance selectively cleared and utilised for both grazing and timber harvesting.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD has been selectively cleared and utilised for both grazing and timber harvesting

Carrying capacity is rated as 120 breeders plus progeny and replacement heifers in a normal season.

Click on the following link for more information on this cattle station for sale at Lot 75 Ellis Road, Woocoo.

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: Lot 58, Isis Highway, Dallarnil

This livestock property for sale boasts 171.6 hectares (424 acres) of undulating grazing country located just north of Dallarnil, about one hours’ drive west of Maryborough.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD boasts 171.6 hectares of undulating grazing country located just north of Dallarnil

Fully fenced and divided into three separate paddocks, the property has a stock carrying capacity of 100 head of breeders. It also comes with a solid set of steel cattle yards with vet crush and loading ramp.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD is fully fenced into three paddocks and has a stock carrying capacity of 100 head of breeders

Featuring red scrub soils to granite and light red sand, it includes substantial water access, including three stock dams with pumps delivering water to tanks and troughs at yards. There’s also a bore with windmill that pumps to tank for water troughs as well as seasonal waterways.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD includes three stock dams with pumps delivering water to tanks and troughs at yards

With approximately 65.87 hectares of white zone and the remainder zoned green, the property offers a good stand of useable and saleable timber, a donga and small shed, plus an excellent site to build your dream home with beautiful surrounding views.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD comes with a solid set of steel cattle yards with vet crush and loading ramp

Whether you want to be surrounded by nature, ride motor bikes, adventure out or grow some livestock, this block fits the bill.

Click on the following link for more information on this cattle station for sale at Lot 58, Isis Highway, Dallarnil.

Cattle Stations For Sale QLD: 255 Thorndale Road, Broadwater

Few properties can match this gem. Set on 28 hectares just 10 minutes’ drive south-west of Stanthorpe, this unique property is highly suited to most types of horticulture, grazing and even eco-cabins.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD is set on 28 hectares just 10 minutes’ drive south-west of Stanthorpe

Featuring two road frontages from bitumen sealed road on Thorndale Road and gravel via Twin House Road, most of the land has been cultivated and had small crops grown on over the years. More recently it has been used for cattle grazing.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD has previously been cultivated for small crops and more recently been used for cattle grazing

Water is a big feature of this property with an exceptional catchment from surrounding Thorndale Hills regularly topping up the four dams, two of which are overland flow registered. Both dams have power available and are linked to main lines to transfer water to various locations on the property.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD boasts an exceptional catchment from surrounding Thorndale Hills regularly topping up dams

What’s more, the property boasts a four-bedroom low-set farm house which includes open-plan kitchen and dining area plus a large north-east facing living room overlooking the grazing paddocks and dams.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD features a four-bedroom farm house overlooking the grazing paddocks and dams

Outside there’s a covered BBQ area plus north-facing patio area. The main shed houses a workshop area plus spaces for four cars and tractors. Two smaller sheds are used for general storage and fodder.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD includes a main shed housing a workshop area plus spaces for four cars and tractors

Timber cattle yards are available for the handling of livestock on the rural property, which is divided into several paddocks for rotational grazing and ease of handling.

Above: This cattle station for sale QLD is divided into several paddocks and boasts timber cattle yards available for handling of livestock

This is a unique property offering a great location, useable cropping/grazing land and secure water.

Click on the following link for more information on this cattle station for sale at 255 Thorndale Road, Broadwater.