Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Overview of 2026 land valuation
- 6,504 properties revalued, with a total value of $1,023,864,300.
- 11% increase since last revaluation issued in 2023.
Property market changes within the Hinchinbrook Shire LGA are being driven by:
- growing demand and a low inventory of available stock
- affordability of properties compared to other provincial centres
- strong fundamentals in the agricultural sector
- increased demand for property.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single unit residential | $405,017,400 | 39.6% |
| Rural residential | $137,329,000 | 13.4% |
| Multi-unit residential | $10,193,000 | 1% |
| Commercial | $40,137,300 | 3.9% |
| Industrial | $20,136,200 | 2% |
| Primary production | $407,826,100 | 39.8% |
| Other | $3,225,300 | 0.3% |
| LGA total | $1,023,864,300 | 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 $83,000; an increase of 44%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Hinchinbrook Shire LGA.
| Locality | Previous median value (as at 1 October 2022) | New median value (as at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergowrie | $32,000 | $39,500 | 23.4% | 50 |
| Blackrock | $56,000 | $64,000 | 14.3% | 61 |
| Cordelia | $62,500 | $77,500 | 24% | 78 |
| Forrest Beach | $60,000 | $105,000 | 75% | 822 |
| Halifax | $60,000 | $69,000 | 15% | 287 |
| Ingham | $40,000 | $55,000 | 37.5% | 1,921 |
| Lucinda | $166,250 | $173,750 | 4.5% | 302 |
| Macknade | $35,000 | $43,000 | 22.9% | 96 |
| Taylors Beach | $101,000 | $119,000 | 17.8% | 247 |
| Toobanna | $55,000 | $63,000 | 14.6% | 72 |
| Trebonne | $43,000 | $54,000 | 25.6% | 119 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- The main residential towns in the Hinchinbrook Shire LGA are Ingham and Forest Beach. The residential market within Hinchinbrook Shire LGA has generally experienced minor to significant movement since the last revaluation with Ingham land values increasing by 37.5% and Forrest Beach increasing by 75%.
- Since the last revaluation issued there continues to be a solid demand for residential housing, underpinned by population growth, and perceived affordability compared to other provincial cities and capitals.
- The investor market is still buoyant with near record residential rental vacancy rates.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the Hinchinbrook Shire LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2022) | New median value (at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $132,000 | 20% | 976 |
Explanatory notes
- The rural residential land market within localities has generally reflected the pattern of residential land, with an overall moderate 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 Hinchinbrook Shire LGA.
| Land use category | Previous total land value at 1 October 2022 | New total land value at 1 October 2025 | Change in total land value (%) | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-unit residential | $9,141,100 | $10,193,000 | 11.5% | 67 |
| Commercial | $38,751,800 | $40,137,300 | 3.6% | 198 |
| Industrial | $20,136,200 | $20,136,200 | 0% | 62 |
| Primary production | $410,454,900 | $407,826,100 | -0.6% | 897 |
| Other | $3,165,500 | $3,225,300 | 1.9% | 16 |
Explanatory notes
- Commercial and Industrial land values have been relatively stable with little variation.
- Primary production land recorded a stabilisation of values for both arable and grazing lands.
- Successive flooding events on the Seymour and Herbert rivers have softened farming values for severely impacted properties.
- Multi-unit residential land reflected an overall minor increase in value.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for the Hinchinbrook Shire LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, during business hours until 30 June 2026.