Explore Property Cairns is proud to offer for sale this 256 acre rural property along the banks of the Barron River, only 10 minutes from Mareeba's CBD, on the Cairns side. This versatile property has unlimited farming potential and is fully set up and well suited to run cattle all year round. The infrastructure on the property is extensive, adding value and further potential for the savvy buyer. Situated just 8km from Mareeba's town centre, the location combines the tranquility of rural living with convenient access to local amenities. Zoned as Rural under Mareeba Shire Council, this property offers a unique opportunity for agricultural pursuits, eco-tourism ventures, or a serene country lifestyle. Its vast acreage provides ample space for farming, livestock, or a relaxing, private retreat amidst the natural beauty of Far North Queensland.PROPERTY:- 256.71 acres / 103.89 hectare property- 1.2km of pristine Barron River frontage- Massive dam + two smaller dams- 7 fully fenced paddocks + laneways - Gravity fed irrigation to front & rear paddocks- Brachi, rhodes grass & legumes (stylo) RESIDENCE:- 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom concrete block homestead- Sizeable bedrooms with built-ins & split system air-cons- Large open plan kitchen with ample bench space & storage- Verandah to two sides plus massive timber deck for entertaining- Concrete outdoor entertaining area/tandem carport- Fully fenced house yardSHEDS & INFRASTRUCTURE:- 6 massive sheds, all connected to water & most with electricity - 23.5 x 9m main shed with 9.5m x 6.5m extension, toilet & shower- 15.5m x 9.5m machinery shed near cattle yard + 9m x 6m irrigator shed- 13m x 9m open 2-bay high clearance shed- 14m x 10m semi-enclosed shed- 15m x 9m drive-through truck/machinery shed, high clearance- 9m x 6.5m Colorbond shed with 9m x 9m carport/extension- 14m x 10m stable shed with water, power, concrete floors- 10m x 7m stables + 7m x 6.5m stables to paddocks- Huge bird aviary with dog pens/animal enclosures 530sqm approx- Solar panel keypad gate with remoteSERVICES:- Bitumen driveway access- Channel water with pressure pump, sand filter, 2 fine filters & UV filter to house- Mains electricity + 3 phase power + NBN- 15kW solar electricity system - Garbage collection & school bus- Septic system - Zoned Rural - Rates $1,690 half-yearly*NOTE: An inventory list & 105 Meg channel water allocation is available, however is not included in the advertised price
The size of Mareeba is approximately 480.2 square kilometres. It has 30 parks covering nearly 48.1% of total area. The population of Mareeba in 2016 was 11079 people. By 2021 the population was 11825 showing a population growth of 6.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mareeba is 50-59 years. Households in Mareeba are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mareeba work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 63.80% of the homes in Mareeba were owner-occupied compared with 63.40% in 2016.
Mareeba has 6,176 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mareeba have seen a 90.38% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 83.47% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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