Rural Properties For Sale Riverina Best-Performing Regional Market In 2021-22

Business And Employment Opportunities Plus Alluring Lifestyle Drives Demand

The Riverina region in NSW was the best-performing regional property market over the year to July 2022, according to Corelogic’s just-released Regional Market Update.

The region registered annual value growth of 27.8 per cent, ahead of Wide Bay in Queensland and New England and North West in NSW, up 26.8 per cent and 26.4 per cent respectively. The lowest yearly growth rate was recorded across Ballarat in Victoria (7.4 per cent), followed by Bunbury in Western Australia (9.5 per cent).

Above: The Riverina region registered annual value growth of 27.8 per cent over the year to July 2022

While annual dwelling sales in the Riverina - encompassing the key cities of Wagga Wagga, Leeton, Griffith and Albury in south-western NSW - were 4.2 per cent lower than a year ago, they were still 11.3 per cent above the five-year average.

The Riverina’s robust property market is being driven by a strong and diverse economy offering attractive business and employment opportunities, combined with an alluring lifestyle.

Above: Albury (top) and Wagga Wagga (below) are key cities in the south-western NSW district of Riverina

Bordered on the south by the state of Victoria and on the east by the Great Dividing Range, it is among the most productive and agriculturally diverse regions of Australia, positioned in the Murray and Murrumbidgee drainage zones.

It’s also home to campuses of Charles Sturt University (Wagga Wagga) and La Trobe University (Albury-Wodonga), and two major Australian Defence Force establishments.

Above: Annual dwelling sales in the Riverina region were down on a year ago, but 11.3 per cent above the five-year average

What’s more, the Riverina boasts world-class wineries, delicious fresh produce and rich Italian heritage in places such as Griffith, fabulous restaurants and wine bars, gourmet providores and natural attractions in around Wagga Wagga, and is on the doorstep of the Snowy Valleys, a nature and outdoor lover’s playground with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails, as well as top fishing spots in cold flowing streams and lakes.

If you’re looking to make a ‘tree change’ to the Riverina, check out some of our favourite rural properties for sale Riverina NSW below – or click here for more rural properties for sale Riverina NSW.

Rural Properties For Sale Riverina: 187 Dellapool Road, Narrandera

Offering approximately 800 metres of Murrumbidgee River frontage, this rural property for sale is sure to impress, featuring a large four-bedroom, two-bathroom brick veneer home with a swimming pool and tennis court.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW boasts approximately 800 metres of Murrumbidgee River frontage

Set on 35.3 hectares (87.23 acres) of land, this property is built for the entertainer, offering extensive entertaining space overlooking the pool and the river, including an outdoor BBQ.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW offers extensive entertaining space overlooking the pool and the river

Located only 91km north-west of Wagga Wagga and 17km south-east of Narrandera, this rural property for sale boasts around 70 acres of plantings (with a lease option).

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW includes around 70 acres of citrus and hazelnut plantings

This includes six acres of hazelnuts (11 years old and yielding 1,200kg last year), 65 acres of citrus (Valencia and navel with 500-tonne contract to Berri Fruit Juices), around 70 pomegranate trees, plus lemons, mandarins, and avocados.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW offers plentiful water supply from the Murrumbidgee River

The property's plentiful water supply is sourced from a pump from the iconic Murrumbidgee River and an electric 30-megalitre mid-Murrumbidgee River bore (zone 3).

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW also comes with an electric 30-megalitre mid-Murrumbidgee River bore

Extensive infrastructure established on this rural property includes multiple shedding, a cold room, a long list of plant and equipment as well as three-phase power supply.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW features multiple shedding, a cold room, and a long list of plant and equipment

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Riverina NSW at 187 Dellapool Road, Narrandera.

Rural Properties For Sale Riverina: 977 Back Barooga Road, Boomanoomana

‘Womboyne’ presents an exciting opportunity to secure a productive mixed farming enterprise in the beautiful southern Riverina district of NSW.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW is a productive mixed farming enterprise in the beautiful southern Riverina

In excess of 60 percent of the 447-hectare (1,105-acre) property is cropped to canola, wheat and barley in rotation. The balance includes an area of natural bush well suited to livestock breeding and grazing.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW is cropped to canola, wheat and barley and well suited to livestock 

Located close to the Murray River between the townships of Berrigan and Cobram/Barooga, the property boasts pastures improved with mix of lucerne and subterranean clovers.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW boasts pastures improved with mix of lucerne and subterranean clovers

Good stock water is available via five surface dams plus eight stock troughs and a five-megalitre water licence ex-Mulwala Canal, supported by extensive tank storage. Average annual rainfall is approximately 450mm (18 inches). All internal and external fencing on the property is stock proof with no electrification provided.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW offers good stock water via five surface dams plus eight stock troughs

‘Womboyne’ also includes a beautifully appointed three-to-four-bedroom/two-bathroom residence with sandstone facade, Colorbond roof and wide verandas. The master bedroom features an ensuite and French doors opening to the veranda.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW includes a beautifully appointed three-to-four-bedroom/two-bathroom residence

The home features a large open-plan kitchen/living/dining area with open fireplace, combustion wood heater, evaporative cooling, and paved courtyard. Outside is a paved courtyard and inground swimming pool.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW boasts a large open-plan kitchen/living/dining area with open fireplace

What’s more, the property boasts a three-bedroom worker’s cottage (in need of some repair), four-stand shearing shed, workshop, machinery shed and hayshed.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Riverina NSW at 977 Back Barooga Road, Boomanoomana.

Properties For Sale Riverina NSW: 381 Splitters Creek Road, Splitters Creek

Situated in the beautiful Splitters Creek Valley, ‘Alvernia’ offers quality rural lifestyle with some productivity.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW is situated in the beautiful Splitters Creek Valley

Subdivided into six main paddocks, this 24.1-hectare (60-acre) allotment comprises low hill to strong hill country, predominantly cleared with some light bush at the top of the block.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW comprises 24.1 hectares subdivided into six main paddocks

Water supply to this rural property - located at 381 Splitters Creek Road, Splitters Creek - is excellent with stock and domestic water via Splitters Creek, one dam and a rainwater tank.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW has excellent stock and domestic water via Splitters Creek and one dam

The large modern home is set high on the side of the hill overlooking the valley to both the north and south. The brick veneer home comprises four bedrooms all with built-in robes plus large walk-in robe in the main, two bathrooms with double hand basins and double showers, two toilets, and a well-appointed laundry.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW includes a brick-veneer home with four bedrooms

The huge open-plan living area has circular windows overlooking the Splitters Creek Valley with large family room, modern kitchen with an abundance of cupboards, island bench, pantry, stainless steel appliances, and an adjoining meals area. A separate formal lounge/dining room completes the living areas.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW boasts a huge open-plan living area with circular windows overlooking Splitters Creek Valley

Heating and cooling are via ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning plus an electric heat bank in the formal area. The home is surrounded by a generous veranda and a double carport is at the eastern end of the home.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW is surrounded by a generous veranda and a double carport

Shedding is a lock-up smaller shed at base of property plus a large lock-up Colorbond shed adjoining the home, currently being used for extra entertainment with split system, bar and doors leading to BBQ area at pool.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW includes a salt chlorinated lap pool which has been cut into the rock face

The pool is a salt chlorinated lap pool which has been cut into the rock face and provides an attractive entertainment area with paved pergola and lawn area.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Riverina NSW at 381 Splitters Creek Road, Splitters Creek.

Rural Properties For Sale Riverina NSW: 2222 East West Road, Methul

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a rural property for sale in the fabled ‘Golden Triangle’, a tightly held area of Methul, which has been held in the family for more than 100 years.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a holding in the fabled ‘Golden Triangle’

Comprising around 1,114 hectares (2,753 acres) of undulating red loams (over 90 per cent arable), the property - know as ‘Glen Ayr’ - is what cropping dreams are made of!

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW comprises around 1,114 hectares of undulating red loam soil

The rural property currently runs a diverse enterprise of winter cropping including oilseeds, cereals and legumes, alongside prime lamb production combined with wool.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW runs winter crops alongside prime lamb production combined with wool

With large, rich fertile, arable paddocks that make for efficient cropping or planting nitrogen-rich pastures, this truly is a turnkey property. Current management has the latest soil tests, a strong lime and fertilizer history, and best-practice rotations.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW boasts large, rich fertile, arable paddocks that make for efficient cropping

Complementing both stock and cropping operations is an efficient laneway system with shearing sheds and yards at either end, making it an ease to move stock or machinery.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW features 10 silos, two shearing sheds and two steel yards

‘Glen Ayr’ includes a five-bedroom brick homestead plus three-bedroom cladded cottage; and extensive shedding, including two 45m x 20m sheds (one with lockable workshop and concrete floor), a 22m x 11m shed and a 22m x 11m hayshed.

Above: This rural property for sale Riverina NSW comes with a five-bedroom brick homestead plus three-bedroom cladded cottage

The property also features 10 silos, a four-stand shearing shed with steel yards and a three-stand shearing shed with yards.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Riverina NSW at 2222 East West Road, Methu.

Rural Properties For Sale Riverina NSW: 467 Central Reserve Road, Ettamogah

Located within 10 minutes of Albury/Wodonga in the popular Ettamogah/Table Top area, this is a spectacular rural property for sale boasting views over mountains and Lake Hume to the east.

Above: This spectacular rural property for sale Riverina NSW boasts views over mountains and Lake Hume to the east

Known as ‘Attunga’, the 26.17-hectare (64-acre) property offers a unique combination of privacy, unmatched family living and lifestyle. Built in 1989, the master-built home offers spacious living with three separate wings. All the living and bedrooms offer spectacular views to the surrounding hills and valley.

Above: This spectacular rural property for sale Riverina NSW includes a master-built home with spacious living across three separate wings

Boasting a north-easterly aspect to take advantage of solar passive heating and cooling, the brick-veneer home features an attractive formal entrance leading to a huge informal living space with 14-foot Australian Cedar cathedral ceilings and a sunken family room overlooking the pool and surrounds.

Above: This spectacular rural property for sale Riverina NSW includes a huge informal living space with 14-foot Cedar cathedral ceilings

The formal lounge and dining room include sliding doors overlooking the pool; while the central wing offers open plan living with country-style kitchen entailing an abundance of bench and storage space, including a large walk-in-pantry, electric appliances and dishwasher. The adjoining meals area has a sliding door leading the rear garden.

Above: This spectacular rural property for sale Riverina NSW features a country-style kitchen with abundant bench and storage space

The family bedroom wing offers three double bedrooms all with built-in-robes, overhead fans and two with built-in-desks, and a fifth bedroom/study. The master suite offers sliding doors to the pool area and a large ensuite with spa bath, double shower, and separate walk-in robe.

Above: This spectacular rural property for sale Riverina NSW offers three double bedrooms all with built-in-robes

A slatted veranda surrounds the western side of the home and an east-facing pergola overlooks the pool area. Established, structured gardens surround the home with spacious lawns, tiered sandstone gardens and paved areas, all on a fully automated watering system. Other features include rose gardens, succulents, cactus gardens and an attractive river rock area.

Above: This spectacular rural property for sale Riverina NSW includes an east-facing pergola overlooking the pool area

Shedding includes a double lock-up garage, double carport, 40-foot container with shelving, large workshop/games room with roller door, skillion/storage area and wood shed.

Above: This spectacular rural property for sale Riverina NSW boasts a pressurised watering system from the dams

The property boasts a pressurised watering system from the dams and 24,000 gallons of rainwater storage.

Click on the following link for more information on this rural property for sale Riverina NSW at 467 Central Reserve Road, Ettamogah.