Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Overview of 2026 land valuation
- 17,979 properties revalued, with a total value of $7,233,411,000.
- 56% increase since last revaluation issued in 2023.
Property market changes within the Lockyer Valley Regional LGA are being driven by:
- increased opportunity for residential development under the new Lockyer Valley Regional LGA town planning scheme
- strong demand for residential and rural residential properties within commuting distance to Ipswich, Brisbane or Toowoomba
- increased employment opportunities, including at the recently opened Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single unit residential | $1,662,385,500 | 23% |
| Rural residential | $4,095,853,500 | 56.6% |
| Multi-unit residential | $41,780,000 | 0.6% |
| Commercial | $216,191,000 | 3% |
| Industrial | $135,043,500 | 1.9% |
| Primary production | $923,492,500 | 12.8% |
| Other | $158,665,000 | 2.2% |
| LGA total | $7,233,411,000 | 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 $242,500; an increase of 45%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Lockyer Valley Regional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | $100,000 | $152,500 | 52.5% | 197 |
| Gatton | $175,000 | $255,000 | 45.7% | 2,447 |
| Grantham | $146,000 | $205,000 | 40.4% | 137 |
| Hatton Vale | $242,500 | $370,000 | 52.6% | 147 |
| Helidon | $170,000 | $237,500 | 39.7% | 340 |
| Kensington Grove | $225,000 | $430,000 | 91.1% | 288 |
| Laidley | $120,000 | $197,500 | 64.6% | 1,319 |
| Laidley North | $120,000 | $200,000 | 66.7% | 233 |
| Placid Hills | $237,500 | $355,000 | 49.5% | 108 |
| Plainland | $230,000 | $345,000 | 50% | 312 |
| Regency Downs | $255,000 | $410,000 | 60.8% | 65 |
| Withcott | $240,000 | $350,000 | 45.8% | 391 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- The residential land market within Lockyer Valley Regional LGA has generally experienced significant land value increases since the last revaluation.
- The investor market is still buoyant with near record low residential rental vacancy rates.
- Government stimulus packages continue to influence the demand by first homeowners.
- Competition for the limited supply of land increased with people relocating to the region.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the Lockyer Valley Regional LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2022) | New median value (at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $247,500 | $410,000 | 66% | 9,728 |
Explanatory notes
- The rural residential land market has reflected an overall significant increase in land values.
- Opportunities to have larger rural lifestyle properties are available in the Lockyer Valley Regional LGA, with higher-density development removing some of these opportunities closer to Ipswich City LGA.
Other land uses
The table below shows the total value of land uses (other than residential and rural residential land) in the Lockyer Valley Regional 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 | $28,225,000 | $41,780,000 | 48% | 80 |
| Commercial | $173,878,500 | $216,191,000 | 24.3% | 329 |
| Industrial | $80,083,900 | $135,043,500 | 68.6% | 214 |
| Primary production | $651,872,000 | $923,492,500 | 41.7% | 1,160 |
| Other | $85,551,800 | $158,665,000 | 85.5% | 116 |
Explanatory notes
- Industrial land values have reflected significant increases similar to adjoining LGAs, due to continued demand for manufacturing and service industry sites.
- Commercial land values have reflected moderate increases, with more significant increases recorded for smaller-sized commercial properties.
- Commercial land suitable for childcare facilities has seen significant increases due to strong demand in the childcare sector.
- Primary production land values have reflected overall significant increases with primary production properties in strong demand, with active markets for produce in the greater Brisbane area.
- Other properties include englobo development sites for residential and rural residential properties, contributed to by higher densities permitted under the new planning scheme.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for the Lockyer Valley Regional LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Lockyer Valley Regional Council, 26 Railway Street, Gatton, during business hours until 30 June 2026.