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Rural property prices in Queensland’s Southern Coastal (Wide Bay-Burnett) region – comprising Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gladstone, Gympie, Livingstone, North and South Burnett, and Rockhampton – have continued their strong growth.

According to the just-released 2023 Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values Report, the median price per hectare in the region lifted 12.9 per cent in 2022 to reach a record high of $7,038/ha.

Above: Rural properties for sale Wide Bay-Burnett recorded strong price growth in 2022, with the median price up 12.9 per cent to $7,038/ha

While this was a significant slowdown on the 29.1 per cent growth seen in 2021, it continued a five-year run of increases in the Wide Bay-Burnett region’s median property price. The 20-year CAGR sits at eight per cent, while the five-year CAGR is 12.9 per cent which highlights the booming growth in the past few years.

After two years of increases, the report found transaction volumes for Wide Bay-Burnett rural property declined 24.8 per cent in 2022 to 553 sales. However, this is comparing to 2021 when transaction volume was the highest in 15 years, so 2022 volumes are still above the five-year average of 538 sales. This context suggests volume has reverted closer to average rather than slumped.

Above: Sales of larger 100-150 hectare rural properties for sale Wide Bay-Burnett were the key drivers of price growth in 2022

A major driver of increased median price per hectare for rural properties Wide Bay-Burnett region, the report notes, was a 3.4 per cent increase in the number of transactions priced over $15,000/ha while lower price ranges all saw reduced transaction volumes.

For the second consecutive year, all parcel sizes recorded year-on-year growth. Sales of larger 100-150 hectare lots drove regional growth, gaining 27 per cent in 2022, followed by the largest 150+ hectare group with a 23.7 per cent rise.

Above: The median price of rural properties for sale Wide Bay-Burnett have had a CAGR of eight per cent over the past 20 years

Increased median price per hectare of the smallest 30-50 hectare lots in the Wide Bay-Burnett region was a more modest 7.5 per cent year-on-year, which served to slow down growth for the region.

The report found all the Wide Bay-Burnett region’s key centres experienced strong growth, led by Livingston with a five-year CAGR of 24.6 per cent to $13,689/ha, followed by Gladstone (+18.2 per cent), Gympie (+17.6 per cent), North Burnett (+13.9 per cent), South Burnett (+12.9 per cent), Fraser Coast (+8.2 per cent), Bundaberg (+7.8 per cent), and Rockhampton (+7.5 per cent).

If you’re looking to make a ‘tree change’ or ‘sea change’ to Bundaberg and the Wide Bay-Burnett region, check out our favourite rural properties for sale Bundaberg and the Wide Bay-Burnett region below – or click on the highlighted link for more than 600 rural property listings Bundaberg and the Wide Bay-Burnett region.

Rural Property For Sale Bundaberg And Wide Bay-Burnett: 149 Little Bella Creek Road, Bella Creek ($2.95 million+)

This stunning 57.68-hectare (144-acre) horse and cattle breeding property is situated in the picturesque Mary Valley, just south of Gympie and inland from the Noosa hinterland.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett comprises 57.68 hectares of land ideally set up for horse and cattle breeding

The first-class rural property was built from the ground up in 1994 and features a designer-built Queenslander-style homestead which boasts 10-foot ceilings in all living areas, four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bathroom is equipped with a classic steel claw-foot bath, a large hand-built mahogany timber vanity, and stylish period quality bathroom fittings.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett features a Queenslander homestead with four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms

The expansive kitchen area includes custom-built sash-style Red Cedar windows that capture the stunning view across the Bella Creek valley, timber benches, walk-in pantry, European oven and gas cooktop.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett offers an expansive kitchen that capture the stunning view across Bella Creek valley

A separate formal dining area and spacious lounge room are perfect for entertaining guests and feature Red Cedar French doors that open onto the wide veranda with adjoining glass louvres that maximise airflow and extend the extensive views from the front and sides of the property. The main house has been designed to maximise airflow with a full length front veranda featuring gazebo-style dining area overlooking the property.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett boasts a front veranda featuring gazebo-style dining area overlooking the property

The home is well insulated with ceiling fans in every room, a large split-system air-conditioner in the main living area and a traditional wood heater. A 5kw feed-in tariff solar system which can be easily converted to an independent power plant with new storage batteries that have also been installed.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett also features a 20-metre saltwater pool and undercover parking for up to six vehicles

At the rear of the house there is undercover parking for up to six vehicles, and an adjoining large free-standing office/rumpus/granny flat or guest room. The property also features a 20-metre saltwater lap pool; as well as a freshly painted three-bedroom, two-bathroom manager’s/trainer’s cottage.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett includes a massive barn accommodating up to nine stalls inside and five outside

Below the homestead, there is a massive barn accommodating up to nine stalls inside and five outside. The barn also features a wide paved centre aisle large enough to drive through with a horse trailer or goose neck.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett offers both indoor and outdoor riding arenas adjoining the stable complex

The indoor riding arena is 20m x 20m and the outdoor arena is 60m x 40m. Both are panel fenced and adjoin the stable complex. Adjacent to the stables there is a machinery shed/workshop with two open bays and one double lock-up bay with a cement slab.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett benefits from year-round water supply from dams, creeks and water catchments

Crystal-clear flowing waters and rock pools hidden in small patches of rainforest ensure this property has adequate water supply year-round. Water catchment from the extensive roof areas feed the domestic water storage on the property which consists of 30,000 gallons of tank water servicing the homestead and cottage. Two dams and two creek frontages provide water for stock.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Bundaberg and Wide Bay-Burnett at 149 Little Bella Creek Road, Bella Creek.

Rural Property For Sale Bundaberg And Wide Bay-Burnett: 23 Wyuna Drive, Glastonbury ($750,000)

Escape to the serenity of your own private oasis on this magnificent lifestyle rural property for sale nestled in the idyllic suburb of Glastonbury.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett offers the ultimate country lifestyle nestled in the idyllic suburb of Glastonbury

As you drive up the long, tree-lined driveway, the peaceful surroundings will envelop you, inviting you to leave the stresses of city living behind. This property offers the ultimate country lifestyle, where you can indulge in your passion for permaculture, horses or other livestock.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett includes a renovated home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and mountain views

Boasting stunning mountain views, the renovated home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a master with resort-style ensuite featuring a massive walk-in shower, gorgeous timber vanity, frosted glass door built-ins with down-lights, a ceiling fan and bi-fold doors leading to the veranda. Newly renovated, the family bathroom boasts a walk-in shower, exhaust fan and quality vanity with views to the picturesque surrounding mountain ranges.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett boasts a master bedroom with resort-style ensuite featuring a massive walk-in shower

The renovated kitchen features great bench and storage space, a ceramic cooktop with glass backsplash, Westinghouse electric wall oven, a double sink with under-sink filtration, skylight and a bay window with spectacular views. The large open-plan lounge/dining comes equipped with reverse-cycle air-conditioning, combustion fireplace, a ceiling fan and quality roller blinds.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett offers a renovated kitchen with latest appliances and bay window capturing views

Sited on a usable 3.57 hectares (8.84 acres), the entire rural property is fenced and broken into two additional stock paddocks and features banana and Paw Paw trees plus nine wicking beds to get your permaculture lifestyle started.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett comprises 3.57 fully fenced hectares broken into two additional stock paddocks

The property also includes two powered Colorbond sheds (6m x 7.5m and 6m x 6m), a shade house, wood storage shed, and a 5kW solar system with 6kVA Yamaha generator.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett sources water from two large dams and multiple rainwater storage tanks 

Water is available via two large dams, 68,000 litres of rainwater storage in three tanks off the main house, plus additional tanks off both sheds totalling approximately 18,000 litres. Located in the Gympie region around 150km north of Brisbane, acreage of this size is a rare find, making this property a unique gem that won’t last long.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Bundaberg and Wide Bay-Burnett at 23 Wyuna Drive, Glastonbury.

Rural Property For Sale Bundaberg And Wide Bay-Burnett: 758 North Littabella Road, Mullett Creek (EOI)

‘Littabella Shores’ is a rare oceanfront rural property for sale for the first time in around 90 years.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett is a rare oceanfront rural property for sale for the first time in almost 100 years

The property comprises 922 hectares, including 200 hectares of arable land predominantly utilised for dryland sugarcane cropping and 208 hectares of grazing land with a history of running 250-300 breeders. Further agricultural development can occur on the 155 hectares of clearable timbered land.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett comprises 922 hectares, including 200ha used for sugarcane and 208ha for grazing

The property benefits from high average rainfall (approximately 1,062mm) and excellent water security with two expansive catchment dams which possess the capability of being utilised for irrigation purposes.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett boasts excellent water security with two catchment dams and high rainfall

Additionally, there are a nine waterholes, as well as several soaks located throughout ‘Littabella Shores’; plus over five kilometres of creek frontage with a multitude of places to enjoy fishing, crabbing, camping or just relaxing.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett features two kilometres of direct beachfront with private access to the Coral Sea

Boasting more than two kilometres of direct beachfront with its own private four-wheel-drive access to the secluded Coral Sea, the property also features a house and cottage that require renovation. What’s more, there are three machinery sheds and two storage sheds.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett features a house and cottage plus multiple machinery and storage sheds

The title is held over 10 lots which presents an opportunity to subdivide or, alternatively, develop the property for tourism and accommodation (STCA). In the interim, the purchaser can run a sugarcane cropping and/or cattle grazing enterprise. ‘Littabella Shores’ presents a compelling and extremely rare opportunity to live and work in a rapidly evolving region within a picturesque location.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Bundaberg and Wide Bay-Burnett at 758 North Littabella Road, Mullett Creek.

Rural Property For Sale Bundaberg And Wide Bay-Burnett: South Isis (POA)

This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett comprises 56.15 hectares (138.75 acres) including a 47.22-hectare (116.68-acre) macadamia plantation.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett includes a 47.22-hectare macadamia plantation with 13,600 two-year old trees

The 13,600 two-year old trees (with 10m x 3.5m spacing) benefit from a 160-megalitre water allocation (70 psi at outlet) feeding underground mains and sub-mains with poly piping with droppers and flushing taps at each end. A pump shed at the outlet houses a 50hp electric motor and pump (not used).

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett benefits from a 160-megalitre water allocation feeding underground pipelines

A large high-set timber Queenslander home features four bedrooms with dressing room off the master with wardrobes and two bathrooms.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett offers a high-set timber Queenslander home featuring four bedrooms

There’s also a large modern kitchen, large lounge with four reverse-cycle air-conditioners, two offices, solar system, and room to park two cars underneath.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett includes a large modern kitchen, large lounge with air-conditioners, and two offices

Other improvements include a 10m x 7m steel/iron open-front garage/shed with concrete floor and a 14m x 10m machinery shed (mostly steel and iron) with partial concrete floor.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett is set on 56.15 hectares at South Isis in the Wide Bay-Burnett region

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Bundaberg and Wide Bay-Burnett at South Isis.

Rural Property For Sale Bundaberg And Wide Bay-Burnett: 110 Old Creek Road, Childers ($935,000+)

This is a stunning Wide Bay-Burnett rural property for sale offering a rare opportunity for you to live your country dream. Located on a ridgeline in a serene countryside setting on Childers’ rich, volcanic soil, this home boasts some of the most picturesque views on offer. The brick-and-steel-frame home is tastefully renovated throughout and features tiled floors and cathedral ceilings in the kitchen/dining/living area and master bedroom.

Above: This stunning rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett offers a rare opportunity for you to live your country dream

The impressive kitchen, dining and living area serve as the focal point of the home. The one-of-a-kind bespoke kitchen boasts brass and copper splashbacks, copper sinks, solid teak and American black walnut cabinets and benchtops, Whispair rangehood and induction cooktop, and large pantry with space for a wine bar under the kitchen island.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett features an impressive kitchen/dining/living area which serve as the home's focal point

Split into two wings, the four-bedroom home boasts large living spaces with the added comfort of having your very own retreat. The king-sized master bedroom features a walk-in robe and luxurious ensuite with large bathtub and stunning views. There’s also a kitchenette and sunroom off master bedroom. Two additional bedrooms plus study/bedroom are all equipped with built-in wardrobes/storage.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett boasts four bedrooms, including a master with luxurious ensuite boasting stunning views

The home also offers a separate media room and large entertainment area, air-conditioning throughout, brand-new 7.78kW solar system (plus existing 3kW solar system with generator switch), solar hot water system with booster function, and Crimsafe doors and screening.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett offers a separate media room and large entertainment area

Outside features include a brick BBQ, large 12m x 9m shed inclusive of workshop, five 20,000-litre water tanks, 14m x 4m fully fenced dog run/chook pen with three-sided shed aviaries, and low-maintenance native gardens and established fruit trees, including watering system within the gardens.

Above: This rural property for sale Wide Bay-Burnett includes outdoor BBQ, large shed with workshop, native gardens and fruit trees

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Bundaberg and Wide Bay Burnett at 110 Old Creek Road, Childers.