Four Favourite Farm Houses For Sale Limestone Coast SA

Young City Slickers Leading Migration To Limestone Coast SA

Ceduna, Mt Gambier and Port Augusta in South Australia were the top three local government areas (LGA) by growth in capital-to-regional migration in the 12 months to March 2022, according to new data from the Commonwealth Bank and the Regional Australia Institute’s Regional Movers Index.

Above: Ceduna, Mt Gambier and Port Augusta were the top three LGA's by growth in capital-to-regional migration in year to March 2022

Ceduna, located on the shores of Murat on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula, around 786km north-west of Adelaide, topped the rankings, with 114 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in migration, including 59 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth between the December 2021 and March 2022 quarters.

It was followed by Mt Gambier, SA’s second most populated city situated about 450km south-east of the capital, which posted an 85 per cent YoY jump in migration and 69 per cent QoQ increase, and Port Augusta, the former port city at the head of the Spencer Gulf, which registered a 74 per cent YoY increase in migration and a seven per cent QoQ rise.

Rounding out the top five were the Moorabool LGA in Victoria (+56 per cent YoY, +five per cent QoQ) and the Western Downs LGA in Queensland (+56 per cent YoY, +14 per cent QoQ).

Above: The three SA LGA's maintained their strong growth in capital-to-regional migration in March quarter 2022

Driving the five-year high growth in regional migration (+16.6 per cent in the March quarter, almost double pre-pandemic levels) is young people – specifically Millennials (24-40 years) and Gen-Xers (40-56 years), the report found.

Millennials accounted for the highest proportion of regional movers, making up 76 per cent of movers to Port Augusta, 70 per cent of movers to Mount Gambier and 66 per cent of movers to Ceduna.

A combination of more affordable housing and employment opportunities is the key attraction, particularly in the SA LGA’s, according to the report.

Above: Millennials accounted for most regional movers, making up 76 per cent of movers to Port Augusta and 70 per cent to Mount Gambier

“With regional SA’s median dwelling price well below all other states’ regional medians, it’s not surprising to see the state account for three of the top-five LGAs for growth in capital-to-regional migration.

“Ceduna in particular stands out, with the number of capital-city people moving in during the 12 months to March 2022 more than double the previous 12 months,” the report notes.

Commonwealth Bank Regional and Agribusiness Banking Executive General Manager Paul Fowler says regional areas are providing attractive local employment opportunities.

Above: People moving from cities to regions in March 2022 quarter accounted for 6.4 per cent of all relocations, slightly up on a year earlier

“Regional Australia is thriving, fuelled by strong investment across a broad range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, retail and hospitality,” he says.

“There are labour shortages in many parts of regional Australia and local businesses are attracting skilled and unskilled workers to increase capacity and serve growing demand for products and services.

“Mount Gambier is perfectly positioned between Adelaide and Melbourne with wonderful amenities and work opportunities in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, agriculture, civil construction and wholesale retail.”

Regional Australia Institute (RAI) CEO Liz Ritchie adds that regional living is attracting more young people and particularly younger families who are looking for bigger living spaces at a cheaper cost.

Above: The biggest outflows were from Sydney and Melbourne with most people heading to regional NSW, Queensland and Victoria

People moving from capital cities to regions in the March 2022 quarter accounted for 6.4 per cent of all relocations. This is a slightly larger share than a year earlier, up by 0.1 of a percentage point, reflecting the increase displayed in the headline Regional Movers Index.

The biggest outflows were from the major cities of Sydney and Melbourne with most people heading to regional NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

Ritchie notes Millennials and Gen-Xers are welcome additions to any regional community as they often bring with them business skills to grow the local community, as well as families who integrate into the local school system and community sporting activities.

Not surprisingly, demand for housing in these regional areas is soaring, Fowler points out.

If you’re a capital city dweller looking to move to regional South Australia check out some of our favourite farm houses for sale Limestone Coast SA – or click on the following link for more farm houses for sale South Australia.

Farm Houses For Sale Limestone Coast SA: 886B Wimmera Highway, Naracoorte

The Langkyne Estate presents an ideal opportunity to secure a well-positioned, highly-productive land holding suitable to myriad production activities, including cattle, grain, viticulture and commercial limestone.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA presents an opportunity to secure a highly-productive land holding

Comprising four lots totalling 299.3 hectares (739 acres), lot one (78ha) encompasses approximately 55ha of cropping and grazing country as well as a 21ha vineyard, supported by a 69.1-megalitre water licence.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA encompasses approximately 55ha of cropping and grazing country

The vineyard - comprising cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz vines - is supported by irrigation infrastructure including a 60hp electric motor, turbine pump and filters along with drip irrigation.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA includes 21ha of cab sauvignon, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz vines

This lot also includes various shedding, a two-stand woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yards, and two substantial homes, set in well-established trees and gardens featuring an inground pool.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA includes a two-stand woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yards

The main double-brick home comprises 11 main rooms including four bedrooms; while the second home is the original freestone homestead constructed in 1908.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA features two homes, including a four-bedroom residence with pool

Lot two (72ha) and lot three (78ha) both front the sealed Hynam Caves Road; while lot four (71ha) fronts Wimmera Highway and Hynam Caves Road. All sale lots comprise sound fencing and stock water points. Lot three features a commercial limestone quarry offering passive income potential.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA is conducive to high carrying capacity intensive grazing

Boasting a superior blend of true terra rossa over limestone, to gently undulating red to brown loams over clay, all four lots are highly fertile and productive, making them conducive to high carrying capacity intensive grazing, some cropping and viticulture, ideally located just seven kilometres from Naracoorte.

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Farm Houses For Sale Limestone Coast SA: 21542 Riddoch Highway, Moorak

This farm house for sale offers a rare opportunity to purchase a lifestyle property just minutes from Mt Gambier.

Above: This four-bedroom farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA is entered via a beautiful tree-lined driveway

Entered via a tree-lined driveway, the home comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and multiple living areas. The master bedroom features an ensuite and walk-in robe, while the second and third bedrooms boast wardrobes. The fourth/studio also has an ensuite.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA boasts four bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas

Indoors the home boasts air-conditioning and an open fireplace as well as an under-cover pool, while outdoor entertaining is well taken care of under the large pergola.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA includes an indoor pool and large pergola perfect for entertaining

The home is set on 11.16 hectares (27.6 acres) of volcanic fertile land fenced into five main paddocks with sight wire for horses and electric fencing, plus horse loading facilities and timber cattle yards.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA is set on 11.16ha of volcanic fertile land fenced into five main paddocks

A 10m x 6m four-bay machinery shed and 10m x 6m workshop with power and concrete flooring provide ample storage for machinery and other equipment.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA is set amongst well-established lawns and gardens

Originally built by a reputable local builder for his own family, this is the ideal opportunity for family and friends to holiday all year round at home.

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Farm Houses For Sale Limestone Coast SA: 151 Stotts Lane, Naracoorte

Located approximately 30km south of Naracoorte, ‘Jerboa’ is a picturesque, gently undulating property boasting renovated pastures with recent clay spreading.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA is located approximately 30km south of Naracoorte at 151 Stotts Lane

The property is ideally suited to finish prime livestock and lends itself well to someone with lower lying country over the wetter periods as a fantastic warm, winter block.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA is set on 147ha of highly-productive grey sandy loam soil

Comprising 147 hectares (363.24 acres) of highly-productive grey sandy loams, the land holding includes pastures consisting of lucerne, clovers and veldt, excellent fencing and stock water to all paddocks delivered via a solar pump.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA includes pastures consisting of lucerne, clovers and veldt

Clay spreading was completed over approximately 130 acres in 2019-20 and with large healthy gums throughout, the property offers a strong finishing block for sheep or cattle.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA boasts excellent fencing and stock water delivered via solar pump

This is a great opportunity for someone waiting to enter into the rural sector, with all the hard work done!

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Farm Houses For Sale Limestone Coast SA: 503 Old Naracoorte Road, Robe

Waterhouse Range Vineyard is located 15km south-east of Robe and is part of the larger wine region known as the Limestone Coast wine region which incorporates Coonawarra, Mt Benson, Padthaway and Wrattonbully.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA is part of the Waterhouse Range Vineyard located south-east of Robe

The vineyard was established in 1995 with a total of 38.2 hectares of the 57-hectare property being planted to different grape varieties, including cabernet sauvignon (11.6ha), shiraz (14.9ha), merlot (6.7ha) and chardonnay (5ha).

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA includes 38.2ha of cab sav, shiraz, merlot and chardonnay grapes

The abundant underground water resource enables control of watering to sculpture the grapes to produce premium wine, with a total of 105 megalitres sold with the property including the pump infrastructure.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA sits on a 57ha land holding in the Limestone Coast wine region

A large machinery workshop, spray and office facility is included with thus property for sale and two frost fans are scattered amongst the vineyard.

Above: This farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA includes a large machinery workshop, spray and office facility

Enjoy the ultimate lifestyle opportunity to purchase a great parcel to build your dream home (subject to council approval) only minutes from the thriving beach township of Robe with the added bonus of income potential from the vineyard.

Click on the following link for more information on this farm house for sale Limestone Coast SA at 503 Old Naracoorte Road, Robe.