South Burnett Regional Council
Overview of 2025 land valuation
For South Burnett Regional local government area (LGA), the revaluation included 17,546 properties, with a total value of $3,154,338,100, an overall increase of 54% since the last revaluation issued in 2022.
Property market changes within the South Burnett Regional LGA are being driven by:
- ongoing demand for a rural-based lifestyle
- house and land affordability in comparison to the wider South-East Queensland market
- population growth particularly from South-East Queensland
- significant market movements since the last revaluation.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single Unit Residential | $659,800,500 | 20.9% |
| Rural Residential | $1,170,160,000 | 37.1% |
| Multi-Unit Residential | $23,474,500 | 0.7% |
| Commercial | $74,190,100 | 2.4% |
| Industrial | $48,823,500 | 1.5% |
| Primary Production | $1,154,944,700 | 36.6% |
| Other | $22,944,800 | 0.7% |
| LGA total | $3,154,338,100 | 100% |
Note: The sum of percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
Residential land
There has been a significant increase in median values within the residential market localities of South Burnett Regional LGA since the last valuation. The overall median value for residential land in the South Burnett Regional LGA is $85,000, an increase of 57.4%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the South Burnett Regional LGA.
| Locality | Previous median value (as at 1 October 2021) | New median value (as at 1 October 2024) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benarkin | $46,000 | $87,000 | 89.1% | 54 |
| Blackbutt | $68,000 | $129,000 | 89.7% | 367 |
| Hivesville | $15,600 | $37,500 | 140.4% | 121 |
| Kingaroy | $67,000 | $90,000 | 34.3% | 3,436 |
| Kumbia | $34,000 | $65,000 | 91.2% | 104 |
| Memerambi | $27,000 | $55,000 | 103.7% | 133 |
| Moffatdale | $26,500 | $68,000 | 156.6% | 76 |
| Murgon | $33,000 | $50,000 | 51.5% | 882 |
| Nanango | $44,000 | $88,000 | 100% | 1,079 |
| Proston | $20,500 | $37,000 | 80.5% | 182 |
| Tingoora | $37,000 | $57,000 | 54.1% | 126 |
| Wondai | $37,000 | $78,000 | 110.8% | 702 |
| Wooroolin | $31,000 | $48,000 | 54.8% | 60 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- The residential market within all towns in the South Burnett Regional LGA had significant increases due to strong demand underpinned by the affordability compared to the wider south-eastern Queensland market.
- Significant increases in the smaller townships were evident, primarily because of the existing low levels of value and increased demand.
- Values in Blackbutt also experienced significant increases due to the influence of its proximity to the south-eastern Queensland market.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the South Burnett Regional LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2021) | New median value (at 1 October 2024) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $89,000 | $155,000 | 74.2% | 6,917 |
Explanatory notes
- The rural residential market throughout South Burnett Regional LGA generally had significant increases primarily due to strong demand underpinned by the affordability within townships compared to the wider south-eastern Queensland market.
- Increases in rural residential values closer to Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt were also because of the existing low levels of value and increased demand.
- Generally, greater demand has been experienced due to a desire for affordable rural lifestyle properties close to major centres in the south-eastern Queensland market.
Other land uses
The table below shows the total value of land uses (other than residential and rural residential land) in the South Burnett Regional LGA.
| Land use category | Previous total land value (at 1 October 2021) | New total land value (at 1 October 2024) | Change in total land value (%) | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Unit Residential | $18,487,500 | $23,474,500 | 27% | 127 |
| Commercial | $65,176,700 | $74,190,100 | 13.8% | 434 |
| Industrial | $40,027,200 | $48,823,500 | 22% | 263 |
| Primary Production | $824,399,500 | $1,154,944,700 | 40.1% | 2,178 |
| Other | $16,348,760 | $22,944,800 | 40.4% | 74 |
Explanatory notes
- Commercial land recorded a minor increase as a result of the strong residential market, particularly in the major townships.
- Industrial land recorded a moderate increase as a result of the strong residential market, particularly in the major townships.
- Primary production land recorded a significant increase due to ongoing strong demand for grazing and agricultural land in the region and reflecting broader national trends.
- Multi-unit residential land recorded a moderate increase due to demand in line with associated residential markets.
- Land with development potential experienced moderate increases overall in line with broader market demand, particularly in major townships.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for South Burnett Regional LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit South Burnett Regional Council, 45 Glendon Street, Kingaroy during business hours until 30 June 2025.
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