Rural Properties For Sale SA Onkaparinga Region: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

Rural Properties For Sale SA Onkaparinga Region

The City of Onkaparinga is the only place in Australia where pristine beaches and unique villages are part of an internationally renowned wine and food region within 40 minutes of a capital city. It encompasses the tourism destinations, McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast, offering some of South Australia’s best food and wine experiences, and boasting an unmatched combination of affordable housing options, available land for development and Mediterranean climate.

A unique lifestyle

Onkaparinga is awash with premium restaurants and cafes presenting paddock-to-plate inspired menus, alongside more than 80 cellar doors in the world-famous McLaren Vale wine region.

The city’s also home to SA’s first farmers market—the beloved Willunga Farmers Market—and a recent emergence of craft brewing and distilling, with a number of new taphouses and distilleries to experience.

Onkaparinga’s 31 kilometres of pristine beaches present a range of aquatic experiences, from diving at Port Noarlunga and Aldinga (two of the most dived spots in SA), to surfing in Australia’s first regional surfing reserve, the Mid Coast.

Surfers at the stunning South Port beach

Nature and wildlife abound with camping, hiking and biking among the rugged beauty of Onkaparinga River National Park, alongside Onkaparinga River Recreation Park, which boasts wetlands, boardwalks to explore and kayaking opportunities.

Onkaparinga’s coastal and historic villages each offer their own unique vibe. The relaxed coastal atmosphere at Port Noarlunga and Aldinga’s Old Coach Road, combined with the eclectic and vibrant village of Willunga and the picture-perfect township of Clarendon, provide immersive local experiences and a sense of discovery.

The heritage-rich town of Willunga

The city hosts a thrilling annual stage of international cycling event, the Santos Tour Down Under, alongside a stacked calendar of events, including the Willunga Almond Blossom Festival, Fleurieu Folk Festival, Fleurieu Film Festival, the Sellicks Beach Historic Motorcycle Race and Tasting Australia events.

The thrilling Onkaparinga stage of the Santos Tour Down Under

Fertile lands

The climate of the McLaren Vale wine region – capturing an area from Hallett Cove, to Clarendon and along the ridge of the foothills to Sellicks Beach – is Mediterranean, boasting warm summers, moderate winters, winter-dominated rainfall, low relative humidity and relatively high evaporation.

McClaren Vale from above

It’s also one of the most geologically diverse regions in the world, with more than 40 unique geologies present, varying in age from 15,000 years to over 550 million years. This varied terrain means a wide variety of soil types, from red brown sandy loams, to grey brown loamy sands with yellow clay subsoils interspersed with lime; to distinctly sandy soils and patches of red or black friable loams.

Agriculture

Onkaparinga has a proud agricultural tradition and includes a mix of urban and agricultural areas. Sixty-five per cent of its 518 square kilometres is used for primary production. Wine grape growing accounts for 35.7 per cent of agricultural, forestry and fishing businesses, followed by livestock farming (16.1 per cent), and fruit, nut and vegetable growing (3.2 per cent).

Locals at McClaren Vale

Of the 7,308 hectares of area under vine, 54 per cent is dedicated to Shiraz, but the region also excels with Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mataro (Mourvedre), Chardonnay, and Mediterranean varieties such as Fiano, Vermentino, Barbera, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola and Tempranillo.

In 2018-19, beverage manufacturing contributed the most to the region’s total exports ($445.9 million; 23 per cent), accounting for 15 per cent of the state’s total exports of beverage products, with Onkaparinga’s wine grape crops having an approximate value of $22.8 million.

The McLaren Vale wine region has an international reputation for clean, green and sustainable produce, with 37 per cent of its vineyards being Certified Organic/Biodynamic (compared to four per cent nationally).

Other industries

Onkaparinga’s economy is driven by established and emerging small, medium and large business enterprises, and its wine, food and tourism underpin the rural and coastal areas.

McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast tourism is centred on wineries, gourmet food production, vibrant villages, festivals, events, arts and culture, and kilometres of spectacular beaches, with the city receiving more than 1.2 million visitors in 2017/18, generating $210 million in visitor expenditure (a 79 per cent increase from 2013).

A new wave of innovative tourism development has emerged within the city, with the iconic d’Arenberg Cube creating a game-changing tourism experience, while more than $70 million of accommodation is planned for McLaren Vale, including South Australia’s first luxury winery resort at Wirra Wirra Vineyards.

The d’Arenberg Cube

The city also supports a number of world-class advanced manufacturing businesses, and there are a number of industrial precincts available for development or occupancy.

Whatever you’re looking for in a rural property, you’ll find it among Onkaparinga’s unique blend of coast and vines, just 40 minutes south of Adelaide.

Onkaparinga at a glance

Population: 172,938

Area: 51,816m²

Average max temp: 21.7°C (Noarlunga)

Average min temp: 12.8°C (Noarlunga)

Mean rainfall: 442.1mm annually (Noarlunga)

More information

Considering a move to the City of Onkaparinga region of South Australia, or just want to learn more about this fascinating region that combines coastal living with a world-class food and wine scene? Have a look at the Council's website here. 

Be sure to check out some of our favourite rural properties for sale SA below, too! Or click on this link for all our rural properties for sale SA listings.

Rural Properties For Sale SA: 29 Coomooloo Road, Bald Hills

Idyllic rural lifestyle

‘Lush Pastures’ is a stunning 13.6ha (34ac) rural lifestyle property, with unique architecturally designed modern eco accommodation built c.2012 along with views that wow! This property consists of a sophisticated main building for the owners’ residence, and three self-contained lodges for guests, plus outbuildings, orchard and vegetable gardens.

The main residence features two bedrooms with air-con, one central bathroom, open plan kitchen/dining/lounge room with slow combustion heating, study/office/third bedroom, store room/pantry, powder room, and courtyards for alfresco dining.

Other features of this marvelous lifestyle property include: approximately 75,000L of rainwater storage; satellite NBN and good mobile 4G reception; mains power;  5.0kW solar system; walk in outdoor cellar; 6m x 9m shed/workshop with concrete floor and power connected - plus another 4m x 9m shed with concrete floor; large aerobic septic system; and veggie gardens and various fruit trees.

Sure to be of equal appeal, is the property’s secluded location, while only being a short comfortable commute of around 15 minutes by road to the shops, services, school, sporting grounds, and attractions of Yankalilla; and just 30 minutes from Victor Harbor with all its shopping and services.

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Rural Properties For Sale SA: Cudlee Creek

Extremely rare opportunity

This extremely rare opportunity will both intrigue and excite any buyer with a desire and vision to establish their dream lifestyle.

Originally the hub of a highly productive fruit growing and processing operation, the property now lends itself to a diverse range of uses, whether it be income production or simply a stunning setting for a recreational lifestyle.

Being 170 acres in size, the land has plenty to offer from the fertile flats along the creek to the spectacular peaks that reveal the most amazing views. There are two dams on the property with the major dam having a huge storage capacity. 

The shedding area is a tour within itself with an undercover area exceeding 1,200sqm with concrete at base and three-phase power connected. The machinery/equipment shed has huge clearance, mezzanine loft and lean-to shelter and measures approximately 32m x 19m. Located nearby is a 23m x 12m shearing shed as are numerous other shelters that could contribute to any animal husbandry pursuits.

The home is located in the north western corner of the property near the creek and features four main rooms/areas, plus two smaller rooms in the enclosed verandah.

There's also a three-level brick structure previously utilised as a cool room on its partially in-ground lower level, while the middle and upper levels with hardwood floors and twin mezzanines above brick piers could be used for just about anything, including a potential home.

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Rural Properties For Sale SA: 1176 Black Hill Road, Cambrai

Opportunity not to be missed

"Emberropke" is a mixed cropping and grazing farm, majoring in the growing of quality lucerne for the hay bale market. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a working mixed farm, complete with irrigation equipment, plant and machinery, homestead, shedding and customers - all of which is in a stunning location.

This impressive farm is approximately 686 acres in size and is perfectly located in the beautiful Marne River valley. The traditional rural homestead faces north and overlooks the property's front pastures, the Marne watercourse and the majestic gum trees. It comprises five bedrooms plus an office, two bathrooms, two toilets, large living area, formal lounge, timber kitchen with plenty of cupboards and a stainless steel dishwasher. The verandah, off the main living area, takes in the outstanding views of the Marne River valley and is the perfect spot to rest up at the end of a day working the farm. Rainwater services the homestead and the two water bores service the centre pivot irrigation pasture and the various stock troughs on the property.

The farm has an abundance of shedding for the extensive list of farm machinery, equipment, tractors and vehicles. The unused former piggery could be converted for additional undercover storage of plant and equipment.

A 197-megalitre water licence comes with the property and will be transferred to the purchaser at settlement.

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Rural Properties For Sale SA: 10 Siding Road and 355 Snoswells Road, Coombe

Drought proof cropping properties

"Moonah" (470ha) and "Wyama Gap" (382ha) are run as one holding and integrated quite well or they can be bought as individual properties. Kety features of the farms for sale SA include:
* Productive soils with areas of scattered limestone and grey loams, rolling onto sandy loams over clay and limestone
* Consistently producing high yielding crops of lucerne seed, hay, fodder, cereals and oil seeds
* 280ha Irrigated land via centre pivot, flood and lateral, nine equipped bores
* Water licence of 2,040 meg taking with 1,402 meg delivery allocation
* Very well watered, bores and mains back up
* Well fenced with laneways and rubbled roads
* Three-bedroom homestead, two-bedroom homestead and three-bedroom cottage, recently renovated
* Good shedding including two three-stand wool sheds, workshops, hay and implement sheds and 180-tonne grain storage
* 5,000 head sheep containment pens.
These two properties have several income streams and are virtually drought proof.

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Rural Properties For Sale SA: Lots 296/142 Kemmiss Hill Road, Inman Valley 

Farm land on two titles

Located on Kemmiss Hill Road in Inman Valley/Hay Flat area, these two adjoining titles are a combined 94.05 hectares of excellent freehold cropping/stock land. The two titles are section 142 which is 56ha and section 296 which is 37.8ha. These titles can be sold as a whole or individually. There is a current lease under review on both properties until July 1, 2025 with a good return (information provided on a confidentiality basis).

The properties have distant sea views, and good fencing for stock. There are muliple spring-fed dams and a running creek. The properties are currently used for stock and cropping.

Located just three-four kilometres from the holiday hub of Normanville/Yankalilla, these properties provide an excellent opportunity to land bank rural/lifestyle holdings for your future with income for the next four years.

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