Rural Properties For Sale North QLD In High Demand

Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: Farmbuy.com Buyers' Guide

Prices for North Queensland farmland in the 100-200+ hectare range jumped by double digits in 2020 as demand from graziers increased, according to the latest Rural Bank Farmland Values Report.

The report found the median price per hectare for farmland of 50-100ha rose by 22.9 per cent to $7,884, taking the 10-year average annual growth rate to 4.8 per cent; while the median price per hectare for farmland greater than 200ha increased by 31.4 per cent to $2,202 (and a five-year annual average of 6.5 per cent).

Overall, Rural Bank found the median price per hectare declined slightly in the period, down 1.3 per cent to $8,826/ha – following a 3.5 per cent increase in 2019 – as strong demand for larger grazing parcels resulted in a higher proportion of comparatively lower-valued properties transacting at municipality level.

Median price per hectare increased notably in the municipalities of Charters Towers, Cook, Mackay and Mareeba; while the municipalities of Burdekin, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook and Tablelands recorded a decline, due to an increase in transaction volume for comparatively larger parcels of land which transact at a lower price per hectare. Historically, Burdekin has led the region’s recent growth phase with an average annual growth rate of 19.4 per cent over the past five years.

“The market for farmland in North Queensland remained strong in 2020 as buyers continued to be encouraged by low interest rates,” says Simon Gilbert of Rural Bank, Innisfail.

“Grazing properties in the region experienced an uplift in values on the back of high cattle prices which encouraged producers to seek expansion opportunities as they rebuild herd numbers.

“Horticultural properties also benefited from strong demand, particularly for bananas, citrus and avocados, however demand for sugar cane properties declined due to a weaker global outlook for sugar.”

The mid-price range of $6,000-9,000/ha recorded the largest increase in transaction volume and accounted for 20 per cent of the region’s sales in 2020, up from 15 per cent in 2019, Rural Bank found.

The increased proportion of mid-priced transactions contributed to the shift in the region’s median price per hectare, it adds. The Tablelands municipality accounted for most of the increase in this price range, recording 10 more transactions compared to an historic low in 2019.

The increase in transactions above $15,000/ha was most evident in Mareeba, corresponding with demand for horticultural properties, according to the report.

“Transaction volume increased for parcels in both the 30-50ha and 50-100ha ranges. In contrast, transaction volume decreased slightly in the 100-200ha and greater than 200ha ranges,” it found.

“Median price per hectare for the 50-100ha range declined 14.2 per cent due to a higher proportion of transactions in this size range in lower-priced municipalities in 2020 in comparison to 2019.

“In contrast, larger parcels of land recorded strong growth in median price per hectare as demand from graziers increased. Parcels greater than 200ha recorded the highest 10-year CAGR of 6.5 per cent, outperforming the region and the smaller parcel segment of the market.”

With demand for properties in North Queensland remaining strong in 2021 and into 2022, farmbuy.com has curated some of our favourite rural properties for sale North Queensland. Check them out below – or click on the following link for more rural properties for sale North Queensland.

Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: 38 Tains Road, Friday Pocket

Sitting on an 8.87-hectare (22-acre) block, this three-bedroom/one-bathroom home has to be seen to be believed. With 360-degree views and not a neighbour in sight, you will love the privacy and serenity this home has to offer.

As the saying goes, the kitchen is the ‘heart of the home’ and that couldn't be truer with this property. With extensive counter space and plenty of storage, this kitchen is equipped with a built-in oven, gas cooktop and rangehood.

The lounge room can be accessed from the kitchen and dining areas and has ample room for a big couch and TV unit. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans are installed throughout to beat the heat or, alternatively, you can open the external glass doors and let the beautiful country breeze blow through the home.

All three bedrooms are a good size and come with built-in wardrobes, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Each room also has external glass doors accessing the veranda which wraps around the entire house.

This rural property for sale North QLD also boasts a multi-functional rumpus room which could be used as a home office, hobby room or even an additional bedroom.

The updated bathroom is conveniently located down the hall from the main living area and features his and hers sinks and a huge shower with a rainfall shower head.

Moving outside, the double vehicle carport can be found beside the home and has enough space to park the family cars. Additionally, a triple-bay shed is just a short distance from the house and can be used to store the caravan, trailer or even the boat.

With a dam and some fenced paddocks, there is plenty of room to run some horses or livestock. Established gardens around the home draw your eye and there is plenty of space to plant a veggie garden or two. The property also has a permanent bore and rainwater tank.

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Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: Ravenshoe

Built on 206 acres, this reinforced concrete home is big enough to accommodate the whole family. It includes two beautifully designed bathrooms, three spacious bedrooms, with the master bedroom complemented with a walk-in robe and ensuite.

A custom-built chef’s kitchen features a walk-in pantry, Smeg oven and Miele hotplates including BBQ, and Kwila timber benches and cupboards to endure harsh temperatures and climates.

Two large water tanks, auto irrigation, built-in sprinklers on the roof to prevent fires, circuit breakers and completely cyclone proof, this home has endless options to ensure you're secure and out of dangers way.

This rural property for sale North QLD has an additional guest room/granny flat/studio that comes with a kitchenette making it also a great family room for indoor entertainment.

All bedrooms guide you straight out on to the enclosed courtyard.

This block of land is completely eco-friendly and would be a great project to extend out and build eco-lodges that are environmentally sustainable and minimise the impact on the natural environment.

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Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: Warrakin Road, Japoonvale

This 403.5-acre rural property for sale North QLD is in the high-rainfall Cassowary Coast region.

It includes a renovated three-bedroom/two-bathroom house plus office with a wide veranda and bar area, undercover parking for four cars, and comes with both mains power, solar power and a large back-up generator.

Outside is a five-bay shed, 370 acres of improved pastures (Bracchi, Seteria, Humidicola, Legumes), newly constructed cattle yards and four-strand fencing, and with its predominantly flat country has the capacity for fodder production.

Water is sources via a225ML water licence, two wells and a bore.

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Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: 50950 Bruce Highway, Ingham

The rural property for sale North QLD is an operational cane farm so may suit either an existing cane farmer looking to expand, a new entrant into the sugar industry, an opportunity for cattle fattening, or a passive investor looking to buy and lease.

The property access is via the Bruce Highway approximately 12km north of Ingham and 110km north of Townsville. Nearby are the beachside hamlets of Forrest Beach and Lucinda, offering the boatie close access to the Great Barrier Reef, Hinchinbrook Island, and a multitude of fishing and sailing opportunities.

The 100.26-hectare (247.64-acre) property is spread across four titles. Approximately 89.53ha are planted to sugar cane. Estimate for 2022 crushing is approximately 5,000 tonnes. A 2022 Wilmar Sugar Supply Agreement is not locked in yet.

Located in the upper headwaters, and close to the Cardwell Range and Rainforest, the property is bisected by the salt-water Seymour River. For the majority of the years the property is high and dry arable farming land, however, this is a natural flood plain and can be substantially inundated by floodwaters during heavy wet seasons. Rainfall averages 2,166mm pa.

Due to the previous cane farming enterprise the cattle carrying capacity is unknown, however, an estimate based on similar country stocking rates could suggest a sustainable carrying capacity of one animal/hectare, once fully pastured.

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Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: 29 Bew Road, Ravenshoe

Escape to the country life in the rolling hills of Ravenshoe with this 11.14-acre rural property for sale North QLD featuring a large four-bedroom home just 10 minutes from town.

With a category 5 cyclone rating, this huge home was built in 1994 of solid block construction which is neatly rendered externally.

One end of the home has a large three-bay garage with lockable roller doors, plenty of space for vehicles, boats, quad bikes, or just use as the workshop. The large laundry room is to one side of the garage and has access through the garage or via the side veranda.

The under-roof size is approximately 25mx16m and this impressive house features a great floor plan for a large family. The veranda is on three sides and is approximately three metres wide.

The kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry, generous benchtop and cupboard space, and a wood combustion stove to complement the country living.

The home is tiled with slate throughout, except for four spacious bedrooms which are carpeted. The master bedroom is very spacious, complete with walk-in robe and ensuite.

The block has several paddocks with good four-strand fencing and a small calf shed or tack shed for horses or cattle.

The property has beautiful crisp bore water that is pumped to a 6,000-gallon water tank and then gravity fed back to the house. There are also two garden sheds, a small greenhouse and veggie garden.

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Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: Bilyana

Bordering the Murray Upper National Park, this sublime rural property for sale North QLD has it all for those seeking a quiet lifestyle.

Built in 2016 by renowned local builder Ross Paton, the executive two-storey home overlooks farmland to the east, and rests at the bottom of your own forest-covered mountain with a beautiful fresh-water creek on the boundary.

Enter the solid block, core filled and rendered home at ground level from either the single garage, or double front doors to find an expansive living/dining area flowing through to the substantial tiled rear patio facing the forest.

The modern kitchen features a gas cooktop, electric oven, breakfast bar, pantry, dishwasher and rangehood.

There is also a bathroom and an office downstairs for those who wish to work from home.

A timber staircase complemented with a professionally built internal hydraulic lift takes you to the first floor where there are great views of the surrounding farmland from the covered patio, four built-in bedrooms, two bathrooms and a second kitchen. The master bedroom offers views of the forest, a walk-in robe, and a full-size ensuite.

A stroll across the backyard takes you to the smallest of the three sheds measuring 54sqm, with a built-in kitchen and added bedroom for overnight stays.

The largest shed on the property measuring 324sqm features three-phase power, a toilet and shower, and a storage room, as well as a mezzanine floor for extra storage, and an awning large enough to park several vehicles under.

The 28 solar panels on the roof power a 7kW system, feed power back to the grid and keep the power bill very low by today’s standards.

Near the fruit orchard there is an open shed measuring 180sqm for parts and machinery.

A short drive into the forest reveals views of Hinchinbrook Island, an old house site, an abundance of wildlife, permanent freshwater creeks and swimming holes.

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Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: 7351 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

You will love living and entertaining the entire family and guests in this gorgeous acreage property offering total privacy and plenty of space, set on a fully usable five-acre allotment located on the outskirts of Tolga.

This family home features four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living, in-ground swimming pool and a two-bedroom self-contained granny flat.

A U-shaped winged configuration, one wing accommodates two bedrooms and a two-way bathroom; the second wing includes two bedrooms, bathroom and laundry; and the centre wing is the expansive living, kitchen and dining room. All wings have access to the central pool area.

A welcoming entry features cathedral ceilings flowing through to the open plan kitchen, dining and family room with spilt system air-conditioning, all overlooking the outdoor pool area.

The four generous-sized carpeted bedrooms all have ceiling fans and built-in wardrobes with the exception of the master bedroom, which features a walk-in wardrobe and direct access to the two-way bathroom.

Outside, the property boasts a double lock-up garage, two-bay Colorbond shed with a lean-to which has been converted into an air-conditioned self-contained two-bedroom granny flat.

The cleared property also comes with well-established and maintained gardens, fenced paddock plus services including septic and bore water.

It is located just 2km from Tolga’s main street and 6.7km from Atherton town centre.

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Rural Properties For Sale North QLD: 108-178, No.1 Branch Road, Camp Creek

This 210-acre farm situated between Tully and Innisfail produces up to 7,000 tonnes of sugar cane.

Nestled between two creeks this land is also suited for cattle or other crops. It boasts a solid spacious four-bedroom brick home with beautiful rural views.

This rural property for sale North QLD also has a current water licence for extra irrigation if needed. There are two large farm sheds with some farming equipment.

It is currently leased including the 2022 sugar cane crop.

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