Turnkey Sugarcane Farm For Sale In Australia’s Sugar Capital
Sugarcane Farm For Sale Underpinned By Productive Soils + Unrestricted Water Supply
A highly productive 152.74-hectare (377.43-acre) irrigated sugarcane farm is being offered for sale in North Queensland’s tightly held Burdekin region.
Underpinned by highly productive river loam soils and unrestricted water supply, ‘Brandon Farms’ is located in a region renowned for producing high-yielding sugarcane and has been progressively developed to maximise profitability. It is also suited to a wide range of intensive cropping pursuits.
Water Security
The property benefits from unrestricted access to high-quality water from the Burdekin Delta, providing production security and reduced operational costs.
Water is charged by Lower Burdekin Water on an annual per-hectare basis, with Northern Division sugarcane growers paying $103.40 per hectare (including a $50.92 per hectare co-contribution from Wilmar Sugar Ltd). This annual rate provides unrestricted pumping access.
‘Brandon Farms’ accesses quality groundwater via eight bore pumps, which is captured for reuse by recycle pits and distributed by four open water pit pumps. Combined pumping capacity delivers 45 megalitres over a 24-hour period, enabling one manager to irrigate the entire property within three days.
This sugarcane farm for sale QLD is underpinned by highly productive river loam soils and unrestricted water supply
JLL Executive Alexander Davies says the property’s water profile is a key differentiator for investors. “The property’s combination of water security, productive soil profiles and cost efficiency is exactly what operators are screening for,” he says.
“In a market where input costs and water access are increasingly scrutinised, the property’s operating profile compares favourably to other irrigated districts.”
High-Quality Soils
‘Brandon Farms’ is characterised by high-quality river loam, black and clay loam soils that underpin consistent high-yielding sugarcane production. The property’s production is expected to exceed 12,000 tonnes of sugarcane in the 2026 season, according to Wilmar estimates.
Over the past 10 years, the property has averaged more than 120 tonnes per hectare with commercial cane sugar (CCS) levels over 14 per cent (per harvested hectare), as per Wilmar reports (noting farm configuration has varied over this period). All sugarcane produced on the property is sent to Pioneer Sugarcane Mill via nearby cane bin sidings.
Hot summers and mild winters, combined with average annual rainfall of 958.6 millimetres, create optimal conditions for intensive cropping.
This sugarcane farm for sale QLD benefits from unrestricted access to high-quality water from the Burdekin Delta
Production Diversification
While configured as a turnkey sugarcane operation, ‘Brandon Farms’ offers versatility for a wide range of cropping pursuits. The property has historically supported small crop and horticultural production, with the sugarcane production cycle allowing for the planting of legumes such as soybeans or mung beans during fallow periods, creating opportunities for alternative revenue generation and soil improvement. Approximately 1,500 tonnes of silo storage is also available via separate agreement with vendor.
JLL Executive Fergus Russell says the property’s nutrient-rich soils would be highly suited to any intensive cropping operations purchasers may wish to pursue.
Surrounding properties produce a range of fruits and vegetables in addition to permanent tree crops plants such as melons, tomatoes, capsicums, citrus, mangos and much more.
“The property provides the opportunity for southern growers to reduce seasonal risks and generate year-round production capacity,” he adds.
Russell says the property is also well-positioned to capture emerging revenue streams including biofuel production, carbon farming initiatives and other sustainability-focused ventures that align with evolving market demand and investor ESG objectives. Growing industry support for ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel production is further elevating interest in the Burdekin region, as alternative revenue pathways from sugarcane gain commercial traction.
This sugarcane farm for sale QLD boasts high-quality soils that underpin consistent high-yielding sugarcane production
Strategic Location
‘Brandon Farms’ is situated on the doorstep of Brandon and Ayr, offering access to agricultural support services, a high level of amenity and close proximity to Pioneer Sugar Mill.
The property is located 80 kilometres south-east of Townsville, with all remaining amenities of a larger metropolitan city available within a one-hour drive.
“Close proximity to the Bruce Highway allows for ease of logistics and access to end market domestically and internationally through the Port of Townsville,” Smith says.
Sale Process
The sale includes an extensive range of plant and equipment and the 2026 sugarcane crop (subject to negotiation).
‘Brandon Farms’ is being offered for sale by Expression of Interest closing 4:00pm (AEST) on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Click on the following link for more information on this sugarcane farm for sale at 20 Colevale Road, Brandon, QLD.
