Explore Property is proud to market this impressive, fully fenced 515 acre (208.72 ha) freehold property. Whether you're looking to diversify your farming operations or expand into large-scale crop cultivation, this cleared, level versatile property is a prime opportunity for those seeking a reliable, high-potential investment.This unique property is located in Mutchilba, just 1.5hrs from the Cairns International Airport, or 30 mins west of Mareeba.Mutchilba's warm climate, fertile soils and reliable rainfall creates optimal growing conditions for a wide range of crops such as hay, cotton, cane, peanuts, or large-scale orchards.Rich with history, this well-known property was previously an experimental tobacco station for the Queensland Government, operating from the 1950's for a number of decades.- 208.72 ha/ 515.75 acres freehold property- Fully fenced with barb wire fencing (some sections also with mesh) + internal paddocks - Currently running 160-180 head of cattle without irrigating + cattle yards- Large flat property suitable for broad acre farming, 'hay, cotton, cane, peanuts or large-scale orchards- 14 air-conditioned rooms in total currently used for workers accommodation - 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence/homestead- 2 x 5-bedroom portable accommodation units + portable building with laundry room & 4 ensuite bathrooms - Large machinery shed (19.5m x 10m approx)- 9-Span Centre Pivot Irrigator- 2 Sunwater channel water access points (gravity fed)- Concrete water tank gravity fed from the channel - 33kW pressure/booster pump for dwellings with water filtration system- Overhead power to the property, underground power to the irrigator + provision for underground power connection now to the front of the property- Seasonal creek to front of the property- 3 bitumen road frontages for easy accessibility- Zoned Rural under Mareeba Shire Council (potential to be subdivided into 3 x 60+ hectare lots STCA*)- Septic system (not connected to sewerage) & not serviced by Council garbage collection- NBN & phone service available, however Starlink recommended- 2km from the Mutchilba Store, school & township- 30 mins from Mareeba, 1.5hrs to Cairns International Airport- 10mins to DimbulahThere is also a 500 Megalitre water allocation not currently included in the advertised purchase price, however can be purchased additionally at fair market value (approx $3,200 per meg).*Boundaries approx.Contact Katrina Kazim from Explore Property
The size of Mutchilba is approximately 407.1 square kilometres. There is 1 park within the area. The population of Mutchilba in 2016 was 495 people. By 2021 the population was 627 showing a population growth of 26.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mutchilba is 50-59 years. Households in Mutchilba are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mutchilba work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 67.00% of the homes in Mutchilba were owner-occupied compared with 72.10% in 2016.
Mutchilba has 256 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mutchilba have seen a 52.85% increase in median value. As at 31 August 2026:
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