Southern Downs Regional Council
Overview of 2025 land valuation
For Southern Downs Regional local government area (LGA), the revaluation included 18,747 properties, with a total value of $5,029,494,000, an overall increase of 29% since the last revaluation issued in 2023.
Property market changes within the Southern Downs Regional LGA are being driven by:
- the affordability of the region compared to other areas in South-East Queensland, with buyers seeking lifestyle changes
- continued confidence within rural industries.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single Unit Residential | $1,821,943,500 | 36.2% |
| Rural Residential | $1,337,430,400 | 26.6% |
| Multi-Unit Residential | $44,460,000 | 0.9% |
| Commercial | $245,164,000 | 4.9% |
| Industrial | $92,407,000 | 1.8% |
| Primary Production | $1,433,401,300 | 28.5% |
| Other | $54,687,800 | 1.1% |
| LGA total | $5,029,494,000 | 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 Southern Downs Regional LGA since the last valuation. The overall median value for residential land in the Southern Downs Regional LGA is $180,000, an increase of 42.9%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Southern Downs Regional LGA.
| Locality | Previous median value (as at 1 October 2022) | New median value (as at 1 October 2024) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allora | $109,000 | $152,500 | 39.9% | 409 |
| Glen Aplin | $51,000 | $112,000 | 119.6% | 119 |
| Hendon | $70,000 | $112,000 | 60% | 105 |
| Killarney | $124,000 | $136,000 | 9.7% | 374 |
| Leyburn | $64,000 | $93,000 | 45.3% | 119 |
| Maryvale | $84,000 | $187,500 | 123.2% | 201 |
| Pratten | $87,000 | $148,000 | 70.1% | 77 |
| Rosenthal Heights | $135,000 | $182,500 | 35.2% | 694 |
| Stanthorpe | $122,000 | $192,500 | 57.8% | 2,057 |
| The Summit | $57,000 | $97,000 | 70.2% | 60 |
| Thulimbah | $49,500 | $84,000 | 69.7% | 52 |
| Wallangarra | $39,250 | $68,500 | 74.5% | 232 |
| Warwick | $135,000 | $182,500 | 35.2% | 5,007 |
| Yangan | $113,000 | $152,500 | 35% | 88 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- Residential land values in most Southern Downs localities have recorded significant increases due to affordability and lifestyle opportunities being within close proximity to South-East Queensland. The exception being the town of Killarney where residential values recorded a minor increase.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the Southern Downs Regional LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2022) | New median value (at 1 October 2024) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $175,000 | $240,000 | 37.1% | 5,342 |
Explanatory notes
- Rural residential values within Southern Downs Regional LGA have recorded significant increases due to affordability, lifestyle reasons and the close proximity to South-East Queensland, and positive impacts in the localities near the MacIntyre Wind Farm project. The exception being properties around Mount Marshall where rural residential values remained steady.
Other land uses
The table below shows the total value of land uses (other than residential and rural residential land) in the Southern Downs Regional LGA.
| Land use category | Previous total land value (at 1 October 2022) | New total land value (at 1 October 2024) | Change in total land value (%) | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Unit Residential | $37,952,500 | $44,460,000 | 17.2% | 154 |
| Commercial | $224,491,400 | $245,164,000 | 9.2% | 622 |
| Industrial | $89,563,000 | $92,407,000 | 3.2% | 232 |
| Primary Production | $1,196,486,100 | $1,433,401,300 | 19.8% | 2,283 |
| Other | $39,547,300 | $54,687,800 | 38.3% | 191 |
Explanatory notes
- Sales within the commercial market in Warwick recorded no change, although Stanthorpe had significant increases.
- The industrial sector recorded a slight change in the Southern Downs Regional LGA.
- Demand for multi-unit land varied, with no changes in value in Warwick, and a significant change within the Stanthorpe locality, in line with the residential market.
- Cattle commodity prices reduced during 2023, after significant growth in 2019-2022. This corresponded with significant increase in rural land values during that period, as a result of continued low interest rates, good seasons and high commodity prices. Since that time, despite lower commodity prices and higher interest rates, recent sales support the continued confidence.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for Southern Downs Regional LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, 1st Floor, Cnr Guy and Fitzroy Streets, Warwick during business hours until 30 June 2025.
Adverse weather events
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