Etheridge Shire Council
Overview of 2026 land valuation
- 570 properties revalued, with a total value of $745,125,340.
- 79% increase since last revaluation issued in 2022.
Property market changes within the Etheridge Shire LGA are being driven by:
- beef cattle grazing enterprises in addition to a small number of irrigated farms on the Gilbert River
- the cattle industry in north Queensland following good seasons, high export numbers and a relatively low Australian dollar
- increased rural property sale prices
- demand for grazing properties, with cattle prices rebounding and export demand high.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single unit residential | $4,567,600 | 0.6% |
| Rural residential | $2,336,440 | 0.3% |
| Multi-unit residential | $0 | 0% |
| Commercial | $3,070,300 | 0.4% |
| Industrial | $1,401,700 | 0.2% |
| Primary production | $732,617,800 | 98.3% |
| Other | $1,131,500 | 0.2% |
| LGA total | $745,125,340 | 100% |
Note: The sum of percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
Residential land
Significant increase in median values within the residential market localities. Overall median value for residential land $17,500; an increase of 59%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Etheridge Shire LGA.
| Locality | Previous median value (as at 1 October 2021) | New median value (as at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | $11,500 | $22,000 | 91.3% | 131 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- Demand for improved residential properties continued throughout the period, with demand for vacant land also increasing.
- Significant increases in value have been experienced in the town of Georgetown, whilst there was minimal change in Forsayth, Einasleigh and Mt Surprise.
- Land valuation changes are coming from a low value threshold.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the Etheridge Shire LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2021) | New median value (at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $22,500 | $25,000 | 11% | 53 |
Explanatory notes
- The rural residential market within localities has increased, with an overall minor increase across the region.
Other land uses
The table below shows the total value of land uses (other than residential and rural residential land) in the Etheridge Shire LGA.
| Land use category | Previous total land value at 1 October 2021 | New total land value at 1 October 2025 | Change in total land value (%) | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-unit residential | $0 | $0 | 0% | 0 |
| Commercial | $2,387,200 | $3,070,300 | 28.6% | 35 |
| Industrial | $680,800 | $1,401,700 | 105.9% | 53 |
| Primary production | $407,128,430 | $732,617,800 | 80% | 133 |
| Other | $727,800 | $1,131,500 | 55.5% | 41 |
Explanatory notes
- The commercial and industrial sectors within the Etheridge Shire LGA are small and discrete. Overall, there was a moderate increase in commercial values and overall significant increase to industrial land values.
- Primary production land recorded a significant increase since the last revaluation issued in 2022. The cattle industry in north Queensland has generally been positive with good seasons, higher export numbers and a relatively low Australian dollar.
- The Etheridge Shire LGA is known for its cattle breeding attributes, with producers sending young cattle south for growing out or fattening. With cattle prices rebounding and export demand high for the northern markets for cattle, grazing property is sought after.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for the Etheridge Shire LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Etheridge Shire Council, 41 St George Street, Georgetown, during business hours until 30 June 2026.