Cheapest Acreage Homes For Sale Byron Bay Region NSW

Farmbuy.com's Guide To The Cheapest Acreage For Sale Byron Bay Region NSW

The Northern Rivers region of NSW may rank among the most expensive farm land in Australia, but it still offers opportunities to pick up more affordable small acreage homes for sale under $1 million.

According to the 2002 Rural Bank Farmland Values Report, farm land in the northern region of NSW – including Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and the Tweed – hit a median price of $6,094 per hectare in 2021, up a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2 per cent over a five-year period.

Ballina topped the list at $26,177/ha (+12.8 per cent CAGR), ahead of the Tweed at $23,118/ha (+10.3 per cent CAGR), Lismore at $19,227 (+12.4 per cent CAGR), and Byron at $16,263 (-1.8 per cent CAGR).

At the more affordable end of the scale were Clarence Valley at $8,874/ha (+9.4 per cent CAGR), Kyogle at $9,786/ha (+13.6 per cent CAGR) and Richmond Valley at $7,391/ha (+9.2 per cent CAGR).

For those searching for cheap acreage homes for sale Byron Bay region NSW, farmbuy.com has curated five of the least expensive acreage homes for sale within close proximity to the popular coastal town. Check them out below – or click on the following link for over 200 rural properties for sale Byron Bay region NSW.

Cheapest Acreage Homes For Sale Byron Bay Region NSW: 6/26 Mitchell Road, Georgica ($650,000)

This beautiful mudbrick home is situated in a small community in Georgica and offers approximately 1.5ha of gently sloping land for your own personal use.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW offers 1.5 hectares of gently sloping land for your own personal use

Being the first chosen house site on the community means the site is in a prime location. The gardens are filled with established fruit trees, native and exotic plants. A superb veggie garden is at the entrance to the home, making paddock-to-plate a genuine reality.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW boasts gardens filled with established fruit trees, native and exotic plants

The home is made of mudbrick with interior walls of sand, sawdust and cement. The floors are tiled throughout the kitchen and living room, and the polished mudbrick floors in the bedrooms are beautiful under foot.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is made of mudbrick with interior walls of sand, sawdust and cement

Split over two storeys, the home is heated by a wood fire with ceiling fans in the living room and air-conditioning in one of the bedrooms. The ground floor houses two bedrooms, a fly-screened fernery, a large lounge room, kitchen, and bathroom, which is accessed via the patio.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is split over two storeys and is heated by a wood fire

With a feature wall of antique pressed tin in the living room, cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, mosaic inlays in the bedroom walls, French doors, and stained glass throughout, this home is the result of a labour of artistic love and it is bursting at the seams with bohemian ambience.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW houses two bedrooms, lounge room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor

Upstairs houses a charming bedroom filled with heaps of natural light through large windows and has views to Tower Mountain. French doors open onto a balcony with steps that lead to the gardens and a citrus orchard.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW includes French doors opening onto a balcony leading to gardens and orchard

Fully set up with mains power, solar hot water, gas back up, approximately 40,000 litres of tank water plus bore water and communal dam access if ever needed. A two-bay car port and a two-bay shed plus two aviaries suitable for wildlife care or chickens are also included.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW includes 40,000L of tank water plus bore water and communal dam access

Located just 30 minutes’ drive from Lismore and Nimbin, this property has everything you could ask for in a manageable package.

Click on the following link for more information on this acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW at 6/26 Mitchell Road, Georgica.

Cheapest Acreage Homes For Sale Byron Bay Region NSW: 32/265 Martin Road, Larnook ($765,000)

This immaculately presented and maintained property is set in an elevated position in a strata community that offers a life of luxury without the high price tag.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is set in an elevated position in a strata community 

Positioned on just under one hectare (two acres), the home is fully off grid, aesthetically beautiful and boasts gorgeous 270-degree views over the valley and out to the McKellar Ranges from the window-laden indoor spaces and wide, covered verandas on three sides of the home.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW boasts 270-degree views over the valley and out to the McKellar Ranges

Accessed via a circular cemented driveway for all-weather access, the immaculate home boasts a crisp white palette with the warmth of polished timber floors, window frames and exposed beams. 

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW features polished timber floors, window frames and exposed beams

Inside it features three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, gas cooktop and gas stove. The open-plan living area boasts a central wood-fired heater and is designed to take full advantage of breathtaking views. Veranda access is available from most rooms with large servery access from kitchen.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW includes a spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, gas cooktop and gas stove

Outside is a large 6m x 12m garage/workshop for five+ cars which also features solar, running water, concrete floor, shelving, and tool storage. The fully fenced vegetable garden includes raised garden beds plus established fruit trees including mango, avocado and citrus. A total of 88,000 litres of water storage supplies a sprinkler system servicing the home and workshop.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW offers a large 6m x 12m garage/workshop for five+ cars

The acreage home is situated in the Billen Cliffs Strata Titled Eco Village (the largest in Australia), just 25 minutes’ drive to Nimbin and Kyogle. The village is surrounded by approximately 242.8 hectares (600 acres) of conservation land.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is situated just 25 minutes’ drive to Nimbin and Kyogle

There is a small store and coffee club where you can meet other community members, a magnificent hall where events are held and an art space if you wish to hire a space away from home.

Click on the following link for more information on this acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW at 32/265 Martin Road, Larnook.

Cheapest Acreage Homes For Sale Byron Bay Region NSW: 78D Davis Road, Jiggi ($750,000)

This 6.88-hectare (17-acre) gem is set in the tranquil valley of Jiggi and in the foothills of beautiful forested mountains, offering a diverse range of wildlife from koalas and wallabies to mid-winter sightings of the Regent Bowerbirds.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is set in the tranquil valley of Jiggi and in the foothills of forested mountains

Flora is equally dramatic with 80-100 grass trees gracing the eastern border hill. There are several mature Callistemons and Melaleuca trees attracting the diverse local birdlife, whilst the dwelling is set in open grassed paddock, ready for the budding gardener or landscaper to create the environment of their dreams.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW features a two-bedroom home supported by 100mm galvanised poles

The small farm currently is set up as a cattle farm. The six fenced paddocks have stock troughs fed by the 63,000-litre rainwater tanks and the pastures consist of a mixture of Rhodes, Setaria and Kikuyu grasses interlaced with Maku Lotus. Fencing is a combination of barbed wire and electric.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is currently set up as a cattle farm with six fenced paddocks

The two-bedroom home is a solid structure supported by 100mm galvanised poles. The chunky supporting hardwood timbers were locally sourced from a 1970’s building, and the cladding is hardwood chamfer boards.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW has been finished with timber, but with contemporary features and fittings

The three verandas and internal flooring are also hardwood. The wrap-around verandas are a feature of the build, offering wide, open views over the lawns to gorgeous forested hills.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW features wrap-around verandas offering hillside views

Inside the home has been finished with timber, but with contemporary features and fittings for modern living. It has solid kitchen cabinetry, and great bathroom/laundry.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW has solid kitchen cabinetry, and great bathroom/laundry

There’s solar hot water with an electric booster, cooking is gas supplied by dual gas bottles, and there’s ceiling fans throughout. The carport is under the main roof-line and has a high 3.3m ceiling, allowing the next owner to create a lock-up garage or extend the living area of the home if they desire.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW features mains underground power

Mains underground power is available at the house as well as the shipping container, which is situated 100 metres from the dwelling.

Click on the following link for more information on this acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW at 78D Davis Road, Jiggi.

Cheapest Acreage Homes For Sale Byron Bay Region NSW: 301 Wallace Road, The Channon ($870,000)

The gorgeous tree-lined driveway to this property is just a hint of the splendour to come! Your private oasis awaits at the end of the long driveway – an ambient, small but very spacious dwelling with multiple decks opening out to and looking over the property, then out to sweeping views of the ranges.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is set on 5.26 hectares featuring meandering gardens and walkways

There’s also a large three-bay shed for maintenance, storage and vehicle needs, and the wow factor is completed by approximately 5.26 hectares (13 acres) of meandering gardens intersected by lawns and walkways and with expansive food gardens, native and exotic species, and mature fruit and nut trees galore. All of this is intertwined with delightful landscaping.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW boasts food gardens, native and exotic species, and fruit and nut trees

The rammed-earth dwelling features solid polished timber floors and structural posts juxtaposed with crisp white walls, windows, doors and VJ ceilings. Whilst currently configured as a single-bedroom home, the home is large enough to be reconfigured as at least two bedrooms.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW features a rammed-earth dwelling with solid polished timber floors

The main living area is one vast space containing the lounge room, dining room, an office and a guest-bedroom space. The main space is light-filled with multiple tall casement windows as well as a French-door opening, and a feature of the middle level is the large servery opening from one of the two food-prep areas to the entertaining deck.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW includes a large space with lounge room, dining room, office and guest bedroom

Split-level in design, downstairs is the kitchen and meals area. Sympathetic to the earthy build is a solid camphor-wood kitchen with loads of storage, complemented by new high-end appliances throughout.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW is split-level in design and features kitchen and meals area downstairs

Another step down from the kitchen and dining space is the wing containing the bathroom, the main bedroom and laundry with a breezeway separating the latter.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW includes a wing with bathroom, main bedroom and laundry

The main bedroom with adjacent large bathroom is privately positioned at the end of the home on the lowest level and features raked ceilings and wide views from the room and the private deck.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW features raked ceilings and wide views from the private deck

If you’re looking for a tree-change, this one is for you! Click on the following link for more information on this acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW at 301 Wallace Road, The Channon.

Cheapest Acreage Homes For Sale Byron Bay Region NSW: 176 Gungas Road, Nimbin ($725,000)

This acreage property boasts a delightful 1930’s art deco-style bungalow complete with spectacular panoramic views of the Border Ranges.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW boasts spectacular panoramic views of the Border Ranges

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling (one an outdoor shower room) offers an effortless transition to all living spaces with wide openings to all rooms. The lounge room, which is warmed by an ambient combustion fireplace, flows through to the dining room on one side and to the kitchen on the other.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW offers a three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling with wrap-around verandas

There are polished hardwood timber floors and ceiling fans throughout, and the neutral palette in most rooms is perfect for featuring your own artworks or artefacts.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW boasts polished hardwood timber floors and ceiling fans throughout

The more contemporary additions in this home are more colourful (often a feature of the art deco period) and provide a pop of colour for contrast. This home has a rich local history having been home to a number of artists, musicians and craftspeople, and the home and gardens reflect the creative and eclectic nature of those residents.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW includes a lounge room which flows to the dining room and kitchen

Views to the north can be enjoyed from the wide verandas on either side of the home or the large studio, from the many windows or from many vantage points throughout the 0.5-hectare (1.25-acre) property.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW offers views from the wide verandas on either side of the home

Almost level, the entire acreage is a maze of mature tropical gardens traversed by mown pathways and a gravel ring-road. Outbuildings include a two-bay concrete and metal carport, garden shed, and a large detached fully lined studio – nestled beautifully into the tropical gardens and perfect for the new buyer looking for a second living space.

Above: This acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW includes a two-bay ccarport, garden shed, and detached studio

Cuddle up by the fireplace with a good book in winter, laze on one of the many verandas or decks in summer, or allow this beautiful property to inspire the artist or gardener in you.

Click on the following link for more information on this acreage home for sale Byron Bay region NSW at 176 Gungas Road, Nimbin.