Mareeba Shire Council
Overview of 2026 land valuation
- 9,882 properties revalued, with a total value of $3,047,896,680.
- 43% increase since last revaluation issued in 2022.
Property market changes within the Mareeba 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, particularly in the arable and grazing industries
- increased demand for property.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single unit residential | $507,872,700 | 16.7% |
| Rural residential | $1,347,966,500 | 44.2% |
| Multi-unit residential | $17,482,500 | 0.6% |
| Commercial | $73,141,000 | 2.4% |
| Industrial | $83,679,500 | 2.7% |
| Primary production | $990,111,800 | 32.5% |
| Other | $27,642,680 | 0.9% |
| LGA total | $3,047,896,680 | 100% |
Note: The sum of percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
Residential land
Moderate increase in median values within the residential market localities. Overall median value for residential land $125,000; an increase of 25%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Mareeba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillagoe | $29,500 | $44,500 | 50.9% | 133 |
| Dimbulah | $33,500 | $57,000 | 70.2% | 197 |
| Irvinebank | $26,500 | $26,500 | 0% | 67 |
| Kuranda | $133,500 | $173,750 | 30.2% | 282 |
| Mareeba | $103,000 | $128,000 | 24.3% | 3,210 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- The residential markets across the Mareeba Shire LGA have generally experienced moderate to significant movement since the last revaluation.
- 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 Mareeba Shire LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2021) | New median value (at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $222,500 | $310,000 | 39% | 4,209 |
Explanatory notes
- The rural residential market within localities has generally reflected the pattern of residential land, with overall significant increases 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 Mareeba 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 | $17,173,000 | $17,482,500 | 1.8% | 87 |
| Commercial | $70,190,100 | $73,141,000 | 4.2% | 242 |
| Industrial | $67,536,900 | $83,679,500 | 23.9% | 241 |
| Primary production | $584,203,000 | $990,111,800 | 69.5% | 822 |
| Other | $19,513,100 | $27,642,680 | 41.7% | 246 |
Explanatory notes
- Commercial land values in Mareeba Shire LGA have been relatively stable with slight variations in value experienced in most towns and villages.
- Industrial land recorded overall moderate increases in value, reflecting limited availability of industrial land stock and demand for larger industrial land lots.
- Multi-unit residential land recorded slight overall increase in value.
- Pastoral land recorded significant increases in value as has arable land values.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for the Mareeba Shire LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Mareeba Shire Council, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, during business hours until 30 June 2026.