Elders Real Estate Katherine and Andrew Gray Land & Livestock are pleased to present Roper Plains.
Located with the Northern Territory's Top End, Roper Plains is a blue-Ribbon irrigation development positioned on the outskirts of Mataranka *100 kms south of Katherine .
A total area of 2,799 Ha and featuring red sandy loams, the property is licenced to extract 5,800 megalitres of groundwater, watering the *860 Ha of irrigation development.
The six production bores service the irrigated Sandalwood crop via underground mains, complimented by quality improvements including comfortable accommodation, town power and triple sealed frontage.
Offered for sale via expressions of interest, Roper Plains presents an exceptional opportunity to secure a quality irrigation enterprise inclusive of red sandy loams.
*approximately
SUMMARY:
2799ha Freehold Land in the Mataranka district - 100km south of Katherine
Approx 860ha clearing permit current
5800ML Per annum Ground Water Extraction license
5 main irrigation bores - est 50L/sec - connected main lines and submains
Well maintained roads and fencing to the irrigated area
Managers residence - well presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home, fully air conditioned.
Machinery Shed - concrete floor and lock up area for tools.
Mains power connected to the property. Diesel operated bores
Range of options with horticultural, broadacre and irrigated crops.
The size of Mataranka is approximately 232.0 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 1.0% of total area. The population of Mataranka in 2016 was 350 people. By 2021 the population was 384 showing a population growth of 9.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mataranka is 20-29 years. Households in Mataranka are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying not stated per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mataranka work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 41.90% of the homes in Mataranka were owner-occupied compared with 46.30% in 2016.
Mataranka has 149 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mataranka have seen a -18.22% decrease in median value. As at 30 November 2025:
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