For Sale: Large-Scale Irrigated Farm With Established Infrastructure

Turnkey Agricultural Operation Suited To Both Cropping + Grazing

This substantial rural property for sale QLD offers a rare opportunity to secure a large-scale, fully operational farming enterprise spanning approximately 1,545 hectares (3,818 acres).

With significant irrigation development, quality infrastructure and strong production capability, the property presents as a turnkey operation suited to both cropping and grazing.

This rural property for sale QLD is a large-scale, fully operational farming enterprise spanning approximately 1,545 hectares

Located within a well-regarded agricultural region, the property sits approximately 130km from Charters Towers via Mingela, 197km via Hervey’s Range Road, and between 140km and 170km from Townsville, providing access to major services, markets and transport networks.

The area experiences a median annual rainfall of approximately 542.6mm, supporting consistent agricultural productivity.

This rural property for sale QLD features multiple accommodation options, offering flexibility for owners and staff

Accommodation & Improvements
The property is well developed with multiple accommodation options, offering flexibility for owners and staff. Accommodation includes a main residence with three bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and air-conditioning, plus front and rear patios.

There’s also a separate two-bedroom cottage with its own kitchen and amenities; and a five-bedroom donga, fully air-conditioned. These improvements provide practical living arrangements for a working farm environment.

This rural property for sale QLD incorporates two major hay sheds, a large machinery shed, a workshop and stables

Infrastructure Designed For Efficiency
Extensive infrastructure supports this efficient large-scale operation. Two major hay sheds, each approximately 19m x 40m x 6m, are capable of storing around 1,500 high-density square bales per shed. Hay bales typically measure around 8ft x 4ft x 3ft and weigh between 600-700kg, with potential to reach 800kg under optimal conditions.

A machinery shed spans approximately 54m x 12m x 4m, including around 140 square metres of concrete flooring. An additional workshop and stable infrastructure includes a 52-square-metre covered concrete workspace with storage and power, alongside holding yards and handling areas.

This rural property for sale QLD features steel cattle yards with six-way draft, processing race with crush and loading ramp

Irrigation & Development
Approximately 500 acres of developed irrigated farmland is in production, supported by four centre pivot systems, delivering efficient water application across key paddocks. In addition, there are around 400 acres of cleared land with potential for further irrigation development or dryland farming expansion.

The irrigation system is powered by a combination of diesel generators and pumping infrastructure, including three primary pumps and one back-up pump, ensuring operational reliability.

This rural property for sale QLD includes 500 acres of developed irrigated farmland, supported by four centre pivot systems

Land & Production Capability
The property supports both intensive cropping and grazing across a diverse land profile, comprising approximately 3,000 acres of grazing land; productive river flats with fertile alluvial soils; cleared and improved pastures; and timbered grazing country with native vegetation.

Irrigated hay production is currently a core enterprise, utilising improved grass varieties known for high yield. The property also has proven versatility, with previous crops including cereals and legumes, and suitability for horticulture such as vegetables, melons, citrus or other fruit crops.

Irrigated hay production is a core enterprise of this rural property for sale QLD, utilising grass varieties known for high yield

The grazing component is supported by fencing into around five main cattle paddocks, plus smaller holding areas, allowing for efficient livestock management.

Water & Natural Resources
The property benefits from direct access to a major natural river system, providing a reliable and abundant water source. Supporting infrastructure includes: multiple large-capacity pumps; a house bore approximately 20 metres deep; around six dams, a swamp and natural lagoons; and water reticulation to approximately 10 stock troughs. This combination ensures secure water supply for both irrigation and livestock operations, while also enhancing the natural appeal of the property.

This rural property for sale QLD boasts around six dams, a swamp and natural lagoons

Livestock Infrastructure
Well-constructed cattle handling facilities provide operational efficiency for livestock management. Steel cattle yards with capacity for approximately 400 head incorporate a covered six-way draft, processing race with crush, loading ramp and multiple yard sections.

There has also been substantial prior investment into feedlot-style infrastructure, including earthworks, silage pits, effluent systems and capacity planning for up to 1,800 SCU, presenting future development potential (subject to approvals).

This rural property for sale QLD benefits from access to a major river system, providing a reliable and abundant water source

A Complete Agricultural Opportunity
Combining scale (1,545 hectares), established irrigation (500 acres developed + 400 acres potential), combined very large water allocations, strong infrastructure, and diverse production capability, this property represents a compelling opportunity within a proven agricultural district.

With its ability to support both cropping and grazing, along with further development upside, it stands as a not to be missed opportunity to acquire a serious farming and grazing property in North Queensland with immediate cash flow.

This rural property for sale QLD represents a compelling opportunity within a proven agricultural district

The property is being offered for sale via an Expressions of Interest campaign closing on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale at 1522 Lancewood Road, Basalt, QLD.