Murweh Shire Council
Overview of 2025 land valuation
For Murweh Shire LGA, the revaluation included 2,364 properties, with a total value of $1,719,279,580, an overall increase of 238% since the last revaluation issued in 2021.
Property market changes within the Murweh Shire LGA are being driven by the continued confidence within the cattle industry and demand for rural lands, since the last revaluation in 2021.
Total value by land use
| Land type | Value | Percentage of total land value |
|---|---|---|
| Single Unit Residential | $29,969,900 | 1.7% |
| Rural Residential | $16,178,000 | 0.9% |
| Multi-Unit Residential | $0 | 0% |
| Commercial | $5,701,200 | 0.3% |
| Industrial | $2,792,600 | 0.2% |
| Primary Production | $1,663,634,500 | 96.8% |
| Other | $1,003,380 | 0.1% |
| LGA total | $1,719,279,580 | 100% |
Note: The sum of percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding.
Residential land
There has been a significant increase in median values within the residential market localities of Murweh Shire LGA since the last valuation. The overall median value for residential land in the Murweh Shire LGA is $18,200, an increase of 89.6%.
The table below shows the changes in median value of residential land in the Murweh Shire LGA.
| Locality | Previous median value (as at 1 October 2020) | New median value (as at 1 October 2024) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augathella | $4,700 | $8,900 | 89.4% | 167 |
| Charleville | $9,800 | $19,600 | 100% | 1,298 |
| Morven | $13,500 | $13,500 | 0% | 97 |
Note: Table includes localities with a minimum of 50 properties as residential land use.
Explanatory notes
- Sales within the residential markets in the towns of Charleville and Augathella have shown significant increases in value. Generally, Morven values have remained steady.
Rural residential land
The table below shows the changes in median value for rural residential land in the Murweh Shire LGA.
| Previous median value (at 1 October 2020) | New median value (at 1 October 2024) | Change in median value | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| $37,000 | $48,000 | 29.7% | 297 |
Explanatory notes
- Rural residential land is based around Charleville and has increased moderately based on sales within that sector.
Other land uses
The table below shows the total value of land uses (other than residential and rural residential land) in the Murweh Shire LGA.
| Land use category | Previous total land value (at 1 October 2020) | New total land value (at 1 October 2024) | Change in total land value (%) | Number of properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Unit Residential | $0 | $0 | 0% | 0 |
| Commercial | $4,998,300 | $5,701,200 | 14.1% | 113 |
| Industrial | $1,915,000 | $2,792,600 | 45.8% | 62 |
| Primary Production | $472,654,700 | $1,663,634,500 | 252% | 263 |
| Other | $542,060 | $1,003,380 | 85.1% | 62 |
Explanatory notes
- Commercial land values in Charleville recorded no change, while in Augathella there was a significant increase in line with sales in the residential market.
- Industrial land recorded a significant increase in line with sales within the Murweh Shire LGA.
- Cattle commodity prices reduced during 2023, after significant growth in 2019-2022. This corresponded with significant increase in rural land values during that period, as a result of continued low interest rates, good seasons and high commodity prices. Since that time, commodity prices, higher interest rates and recent sales support the continued confidence.
- Other land recorded a significant increase within small towns supported by sales from isolated townships like Adavale.
More information
To view the valuation roll display listing for the Murweh Shire LGA, you can:
- see land valuations online
- visit the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, 7 Hood Street, Charleville during business hours until 30 June 2025.
Adverse weather events
Has an adverse weather event impacted your land? Learn more about adverse weather events and provide event details online if you've been impacted.