Starting at $12k: Queensland’s cheapest land for sale right now
From island life a stone’s throw from Brisbane to racetrack back yards and historic properties, you’re spoiled for choice with these cheap blocks.
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Tens of thousands of southern migrants are moving to Queensland, driving up property prices across the state, but if you’re on the hunt for a bargain then here’s your fix, with blocks from just $12,000.
Vacant blocks across the state sold for just $5000 last year, and while one region is offering a homeowner grant that essentially means free land, generally prices have increased this year.
But whether you want to build a house, a stable or just want a spot to camp on, these blocks of land are still going for bargain prices.
24-27 Unnamed Off Railway Rd, Mungallala
Listed price: $12,000
Size: 1012sq m
Distance to Brisbane: 600km
Population: 136
This spot has over a century of history.
The site in Mungallala, about 130km west of Roma, once was the site of the region’s St John’s Anglican Church, built in 1910 before it was moved in 1962.
The block itself is even with some natural grazing and bushland, and is one of the cheapest spots in Queensland.
Lot 152 Jabiru St, Longreach
Listed price: $15,000
Size: 1619sq m
Distance to Brisbane: 1170km
Population: 3407
This spot is an outback punters dream, the stable block is in the Longreach racetrack complex which of course is home to the annual Longreach Cup.
The land is situated in the stable community with the real estate agent commenting on the rarity of opportunities like this.
24 Macarthur St, Collinsville
Listed price: $15,500
Size: 903sq m
Distance to Brisbane: 1140km
Population: 1248
The coal-rich town is just an hour from the secluded beaches and the Big Mango in Bowen, which of course is a port to the Whitsundays.
It sold on October 11 for it’s price, after selling for just $1000 in June 2004 and according to realestate.com, selling for $65,000 in March 2007.
Lot 4, 24 Disraeli St, Hughenden
Listed price: $12,000
Size: 1055sq m
Distance to Brisbane: 1430km
Population: 1136
This is one of the cheapest blocks in Queensland, maybe due to the train line behind it but the property is based in a residential area is great to chuck an country home on.
Hughenden is around 380km west of Townsville and is known for “Hughie” the 7m Muttaburrasaurus.
24 Pier Haven, Lamb Island
Listed price: $25,000
Size: 632sq m
Distance to Brisbane: 60km
Population: 432
The small island jammed between Stradbroke Island and Redland Bay can only be accessed by ferry but if you’re looking for a small community close to the city then this is for you.
This is the cheapest block on the island with others selling for over $30,000.
7 Triton Street, Tangalooma
Listed price: $149,000
Size: 400 sqm
Distance to Brisbane: 52km
Population: 243
This might not one of the cheapest blocks in the state, but is one of the cheaper spots in the Greater Brisbane area and it might boast the best view out of the lot.
This waterfront block of land is within the Tangalooma resort precinct and is perfect for a holiday home or waterfront retirement.
This may not last very long on the open market.
42 Delacour Dr, Mount Isa
Listed price: $17,000
Size: 675 sqm
Distance to Brisbane: 1824km
Population: 22,000
Mount Isa is the major service provider of northwest Queensland and has the largest population in this list.
It hosts the famous Mount Isa Rodeo and plenty more with this location just a short walk to the CBD.
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