Western Downs Regional Council
Overview of 2026 land valuation
- 17,839 properties revalued, with a total value of $8,220,765,833.
- 13% increase since last revaluation issued in 2023.
Property market changes within the Western Downs Regional LGA are being driven by:
- Western Downs Regional LGA affordability for buyers compared to other South-East Queensland localities
- demand for housing from an influx of workers associated with renewable energy developments, gas and power plant upgrades and new feedlot projects.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single unit residential | $612,532,400 | 7.5% |
| Rural residential | $694,610,850 | 8.4% |
| Multi-unit residential | $34,741,700 | 0.4% |
| Commercial | $108,331,800 | 1.3% |
| Industrial | $134,313,038 | 1.6% |
| Primary production | $6,533,199,929 | 79.5% |
| Other | $103,036,116 | 1.3% |
| LGA total | $8,220,765,833 | 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 $69,000; an increase of 97%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Western Downs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | $32,750 | $65,500 | 100% | 149 |
| Chinchilla | $32,500 | $65,000 | 100% | 2,199 |
| Dalby | $63,000 | $101,000 | 60.3% | 3,588 |
| Jandowae | $18,000 | $36,000 | 100% | 422 |
| Kaimkillenbun | $16,200 | $32,500 | 100.6% | 54 |
| Meandarra | $11,800 | $23,500 | 99.2% | 87 |
| Miles | $25,000 | $40,000 | 60% | 666 |
| Mowbullan | $75,000 | $150,000 | 100% | 67 |
| Tara | $19,600 | $39,000 | 99% | 323 |
| Wandoan | $10,800 | $17,200 | 59.3% | 241 |
| Warra | $13,200 | $26,500 | 100.8% | 79 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- The residential land market within Western Downs Regional LGA has generally experienced significant land value increases since the last revaluation.
- Demand for housing is heavily influenced by the influx of workers associated with renewable energy developments, gas and power plant upgrades, and new feedlot projects in the region.
- The limited supply of developable land/new subdivisions in Dalby has increased demand and resulted in significant increases in land values based on sales.
- Sales within all towns have shown significant increases in value, reflecting their affordability.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the Western Downs Regional LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2022) | New median value (at 1 October 2025) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $71,000 | $122,000 | 72% | 5,233 |
Explanatory notes
- The rural homesite land market across Western Downs Regional LGA has generally experienced increasing demand supported by limited supply and steady interest from owner-occupiers and lifestyle buyers. These are influenced primarily by location, flood exposure, land size and proximity to town.
- Sales have recorded significant increases in land value across the whole local authority, except at Wandoan where there have been moderate increases.
Other land uses
The table below shows the total value of land uses (other than residential and rural residential land) in the Western Downs 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 | $20,814,900 | $34,741,700 | 66.9% | 246 |
| Commercial | $99,971,300 | $108,331,800 | 8.4% | 527 |
| Industrial | $90,491,290 | $134,313,038 | 48.4% | 503 |
| Primary production | $6,224,545,200 | $6,533,199,929 | 5% | 2,967 |
| Other | $93,456,623 | $103,036,116 | 10.3% | 225 |
Explanatory notes
- Sales within the commercial market of Dalby have recorded no change. Moderate increases in the towns of Chinchilla and Miles. All other towns have increased significantly having regard to respective residential markets.
- Sales within the industrial market of Dalby have recorded a significant change, due to lack of supply. Whilst moderate increases have been reflected in the towns of Chinchilla and Miles, all other towns have increased significantly having regard to respective residential markets.
- Generally, sales have recorded a moderate increase in arable farming lands around Dalby, and the balance of primary production lands reflecting no change.
- Sales of multi-unit residential within the towns of Dalby, Miles, Chinchilla and Wandoan have shown significant land value increases.
- Generally, other land usages recorded a minor increase in land values, with mining and petroleum leases valued in accordance with the Land Valuation Act 2010.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for the Western Downs Regional LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, 30 Nicholson Street, Dalby, during business hours until 30 June 2026.