Location: Thes two properties are located 25 min north of Ayr and 40 min south of Townsville. The properties both sit on the banks of the Haughton River and secured by the Burdekin Dam water. The properties represent an opportunity to secure a quality property in a much sought after developing area. The sheer volume of water availability and the flexibility of the properties creates an outstanding investment opportunity supported by an immediate cash flow, currently growing Bananas, pumpkins, melons, lemongrass, chillies, pawpaw's etc. Both farms can be replanted under sugar cane and can be purchased as a whole or in 2 separate parcels.
The properties have bitumen road frontage for ease of semi-trailers to pick up produce. Inspections highly recommended as this property will be sold.
Total Area: 74.04 Ha (182.95 acres) 6 titles freehold.
Farm 2 on 477 Shirbourne Road on 31.91ha (78.85acres)
Lot 3. On 14.27ha
Lot 1. On 17.65ha
Soil Types: Alluvial River loams to clay soils
Rain falls: Average rainfall 40 to 45 inches
Irrigation: Farm 1. has approx. 291.82 Megs of open water licence from Sunwater with and open pump, with sand filters and underground mains throughout. Approx. 10kw of solar panels on lease with origin energy.
Farm 2. has approx. 222.99 Megs of open water licence from Sunwater with and open pump with sand filters and underground mains throughout. Approx. 10kw of solar panels on lease with origin energy.
House: Farm 1. Low set timber frame home, 3-bedroom home, 2 living areas.
Well established variety of tropical fruit trees, the property has 6 solar panels on lease with origin energy.
Sheds: Farm 2. The property has one large machinery shed plus staff quarters and one large cold room and one small coldroom with approx. 30KW of solar on lease with origin energy.
Farm 1. One large machinery shed beside the homestead.
Services: Bitumen Road frontage with School bus pick up at your front door to Giru Primary and Ayr high schools Town water, weekly garbage collection, biweekly mail delivery
Giru: Post Office, Rural Transaction Centre, convenience store, hotel, QAS, police, SES, childcare/kindergarten, primary school, and family activities such as swimming pool, pony club, lawn bowls & other social & sporting clubs.
Renowned for fresh & saltwater fishing.
Remarks: Properties like this don't come onto the market very often including crops, the property has the very best infrastructure, machinery can be negotiated if the buyer wishes to purchase any. The property has cooling sea breezes all year round and picturesque views of Mt Elliott National Park. Inspection highly recommended as the vendors are motivated and will look at the market.
Crop: Assorted vegetables and fruit plants.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
John Mottin
Real Estate Specialist
AYR
Phone: 07 4783 1911
Mobile: 0428 668 846
The size of Shirbourne is approximately 34.0 square kilometres. The population of Shirbourne in 2016 was 76 people. By 2021 the population was 48 showing a population decline of 36.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Shirbourne is 10-19 years. Households in Shirbourne are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Shirbourne work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 70.00% of the homes in Shirbourne were owner-occupied compared with 88.00% in 2016.
Shirbourne has 43 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Shirbourne have seen a 62.43% increase in median value. As at 30 November 2025:
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