Imagine living and working on a picturesque country parcel of rolling green hills, living off the land from your own produce, all while escaping the city rat race. But is buying a farm a wise investment?
According to Rabobank’s annual Australian Farmland Price Outlook report, Australian farmland prices are expected to grow modestly in 2026, continuing the trend seen during the past year.
This farm with residence at 233 Back Springfield Road, Woongarra, QLD is for sale. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
It found agricultural land prices will experience “moderated” growth, with the median price per hectare set to increase by approximately two per cent in its “base case” forecast.
RaboResearch commodity analyst Paul Joules said the bank’s view was the market had now transitioned into a new phase, characterised by more moderate growth, and that this cycle was likely to persist over the coming years.
“Our base case forecast expects Australian agricultural land values to continue rising in 2026, with the median price per hectare projected to increase by around 2% year-on-year,” he said.
“And the expectation is for similarly moderate growth in land values from 2026 to 2031, with the market having firmly entered a weaker growth cycle, driven by higher interest rates and softer commodity pricing.”
A convenient commute at this berry farm in Victoria. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Australian agriculture is growing, adaptable, more productive, and well placed to take advantage of the transition to net zero, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Science (ABARES) Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2026 Insights paper.
Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry have grown by 45% in the last 20 years, with an increase in real terms from $69.3 billion in 2004-05 to $100.3 billion in 2024-25.
ABARES executive director Dr Jared Greenville said the industry continued to demonstrate its strength, with the value of production reaching the third highest on record in 2024-25 in real terms.
“The industry is looking really strong at the moment, and it’s in a good position to respond to any challenges, like climate variability, slower productivity and global trade uncertainty,” he said.
Rabobank research analyst Paul Joules says farms are on a good bull run at the moment. Picture: Rabobank
Interested in buying a farm to call your own? From berries, macadamias to poultry, here are some farms currently seeking new owners:
A berry attractive proposition
This well-established commercial berry farm offers a rare opportunity to live and work amongst a picturesque 44ha Yarra Valley fringe holding.
The mixed horticultural asset, located at 1363 Whittlesea Yea Road, Kinglake West, has been developed with advanced technical netting infrastructure spanning some 8ha of commercial berry production, which includes blueberries and blackberries – Loch Ness, Chester and Krimson Kiss varieties.
“Assets on the Yarra Valley fringe are tightly held, and when opportunities of this scale come to market with existing production and infrastructure, they tend to attract a broad range of buyers,” Castran director Lachlan Castran said.
“There’s been a clear shift toward intensive horticulture, where buyers are looking for higher-yield operations with the ability to scale over time, rather than passive landholdings.”
Forty-four hectares could be all yours in Kinglake West. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Mr Castran said he was anticipating interest in the farm in the vicinity of $8 million.
“What’s driving interest is not just the existing income, but the ability to expand and optimise production; that’s where buyers are seeing long-term value,” he said.
Other parts of the land are used for grazing and provide flexibility for continued mixed farming or future horticultural expansion.
In addition, there is also a three bedroom, three bathroom home which could be used for an owner-occupier, or farm management.
How’s the serenity?! Picture: realcommercial.com.au
A cluckin’ picturesque Portarlington poultry farm
Described in its listing as one of Bellarine’s “most compelling primary production assets – combining scale, income, location and long-term security,” this 8.26ha coastal landholding hasa $5.7 million to $6 million price guide.
Purpose-built for commercial farming, the fully operational agricultural business is equipped with six large poultry complexes housing 16,100 to 41,000 birds, upgraded feed/drinker lines, and a large machinery/workshop shed with a kitchen and office.
Located at 22-338 Pigdon Street, Portarlington, it’s a stone’s throw to the beach, town centre and ferry, and is situated opposite the Portarlington Golf Club.
Ginger, Rocky, and Babs in the making. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
The landholding also has strong scope for alternative uses or redevelopment, subject to planning approvals.
Other infrastructure includes bore water, a dam, a large storage tank and there are two residences – a four bedroom home, and a self-contained two bedroom cottage.
A four bedroom home plus a two bedroom cottage sit on the property. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Going nutty up in the rum jungle
A macadamia farm featuring more than 4500 trees located just outside of Bundaberg, Queensland ticks all the boxes for a rural venture where you can live and work.
Located at 233 Back Springfield Road, Woongarra, the farm’s three-year-old macadamia trees are just beginning to produce nuts, providing a future income for its new owners.
A very tidy and move-in ready home sits on the farm as well. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
Infrastructure includes an onsite bore capable of 80,000 lph (litres per hour), a 12 metre shed with a high clearance carport, as well as a second open farm shed.
There is also a four bedroom family home with a pool.
Overlook your own maca kingdom. Picture: realcommercial.com.au
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