Embrace this truly unique opportunity to secure a highly sought after successful cattle business, compromising of an immense 960ha freehold, and 35ha leasehold divided into 5 separate paddocks.
Located a short drive from Innisfail, Bay Downs stands proudly on a hilltop, boasting spectacular views over the paddocks, stretching out to the magnificent mountains. The property encompasses four separate house blocks, including a dual living four-bedroom homestead, complete with two kitchens. The spacious manager's house is separate, featuring three bedrooms and a substantial maintenance shed, housing farm equipment, and vehicles. In addition, the property includes a separate large, liveable shed with its own kitchenette and bathroom. The four-bedroom house is currently rented.
The extensive cattle yard is fully equipped and includes a quarantine area for live export. Furthermore, the only export license in the region for shipping cattle to Indonesia is also included.
The property enjoys an abundance of fresh water all year round, and a delightful permanent creek meanders through the grounds. Many of the paddocks are fenced with freshwater drains.
The current onsite manager is happy to stay on the property for a transition period of 6-12 months if desired. At present, the station is approximately 1100 head, and could easily extend to 1700-1800 head.
The enviable location is just three minutes away from the idyllic sand of picturesque Etty Bay, a secluded beach where a native cassowary population wanders freely, complete with a Surf Club. Additionally, the major centre of Innisfail is just three kilometres away as the crow flies, or an easy five-seven minute drive. A convenience store is ideally located at the end of the street providing effortless access to milk, bread, and other necessities. The city of Cairns is just one hour away and offers all facilities plus a domestic and international airport.
Compromises:
960ha freehold, and 35ha leasehold
Four bedroom homestead, currently rented out
Spacious managers residence
Large maintenance shed, complete with equipment and vehicles
Liveable shed with kitchenette and shower
900 breeders
30 bulls
Four separate residential house blocks
Cattle yard with a quarantine area 3000 head at 500kgs or there equivilent
Export license
The size of Etty Bay is approximately 9.5 square kilometres. There are 2 parks, covering nearly 37.0% of the total area. The population of Etty Bay in 2016 was 397 people. By 2021 the population was 486 showing a population growth of 22.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Etty Bay is 0-9 years. Households in Etty Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Etty Bay work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 87.00% of the homes in Etty Bay were owner-occupied compared with 79.80% in 2016.
Etty Bay has 207 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Etty Bay have seen a 82.06% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 128.01% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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