Lot 72 Fairfield Road, DRAKE
AREA: 80ha (197 ac) Freehold.
Tenterfield Shire Council, Lot DP 72 //1050458
A wonderful opportunity to purchase a very rare property on the Timbarra River. This block will suit a buyer who would love to run a few head of cattle or horses, ride some bikes, build a cabin and enjoy a cold drink while sitting in the river on a warm summer afternoon.
SITUATION: Approx. 12kms West of Tabulam off the Bruxner Highway is Fairfield Road and the property starts at the end of Fairfield road approx. 4kms, 4WD vehicle is needed to access the river areas.
COUNTRY: Flat up the top then undulating down to the river flats, approx. 50-60 acres of river flats.
SOIL: Basalt Soils at the top with a mix of clay soils running down to sandy river flats
WATER: Timbarra River frontage, approx. 3kms with sandy beach areas, 1 dam at the top of the property
FENCING: 4 barbs, fenced on 3 sides with the Timbarra River the natural boundary (not fenced on the River)
OPPORTUNITIES: Eco Tourism, fishing with Perch and Clarence River Cod available, white water rafting, panning for gold and bushwalking
This property offers a new owner the chance to enjoy clean mountain air, crystal clear river water.
Contact Scott Peart on 0408418496 to book your exclusive inspection
(Please note that this property attracts gst)
The size of Drake is approximately 282.7 square kilometres. There are 3 parks, covering nearly 18.8% of the total area. The population of Drake in 2016 was 345 people. By 2021 the population was 244 showing a population decline of 29.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Drake is 60-69 years. Households in Drake are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying under $300 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Drake work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 90.30% of the homes in Drake were owner-occupied compared with 85.80% in 2016.
Drake has 312 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Drake have seen a 46.02% increase in median value. As at 30 June 2026:
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