4 beautiful country towns to buy property in Queensland

When people talk about Queensland they talk about the beaches. They lust for the sunshine coast or the gold coast. But this warm state has so much more to offer than sandy beaches. Here are 4 great country towns in queensland to buy your next home in.

Stanthorpe

• Median house price: $275,000
• Population: 5,384
• Average age group: 0-14

To start we have Stanthorpe, a 2 and a half hour drive out of Brisbane, and a foodie's dream. Stanthorpe is the perfect place to build or start your gorgeous food blog, or always grab a delicious bite.

If you’re a couple who've just started a family and are looking to upsize, then Stanthorpe is just the place, with households primarily being owned or rented by young couples. With plenty of amenities such as schools and sports clubs, it is perfect for families just starting out.

Suttons Farm also brews its own cider so if you consider yourself a bit of a beer connoisseur, come and put Stanthorpe to the test.

Kilcoy

• Median house price: $245,000
• Population: 1,710
• Average age group: 0-14

Nestled just 94 km north of Brisbane sits Kilcoy. The quintessential Aussie country town, with plenty of heritage listed homes and a claim to be home to the mythical Yowie.

A majority of Kilcoy's population work in manual labour, so if you’re a labourer looking for work or a young entrepreneur trying to start your own demolition business, this town may be perfect for you. It’s these type of towns that Queensland was built on, made for hard-working people and families.

Montville

• Median house price: $620,000
• Population: 885
• Average age group: 55-64

Otherwise known as the Sunshine Coast’s creative nerve, this quaint country town is known for its galleries, pottery sheds and craft studios, as well as its waterfalls. If this is more your vibe, or you’re simply looking to retire to somewhere quiet, then this small town may be for you.

While this is a beautiful country town, a young family might prefer somewhere with a little more foot traffic as the main demographic here is retirees.

Want to live closer to the water still? Read our 4 beautiful coastal towns to buy in throughout Queensland.

Eumundi

• Median house price: $635,000
• Population: 1,926
• Average age group: 0-14

Just a stone's throw away inland of Noosa you will find the home of the famous heritage listed trees in Eumundi. Known for its fabulous markets, Eumundi’s kilometres of lush green land is home mostly to young families.

The median price of houses in this superb location seems more than reasonable considering how close Eumundi is to Noosa and all of the surrounding amenities which cater to the young demographic.

North Cairns

• Median house price: $490,000
• Population: 4,440
• Average age group: 25-34

Although not exactly a country town, Cairns is the hub of everything worth seeing in north Queensland. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is known as the most beautiful part of Queensland.

An investment property in Cairns would be a smart move for any budding property investor as this area attracts over 2 million tourists per year. If you’re really feeling adventurous, the Cairns to Cape York motorcycle ride is said to be a truly life changing experience, and is just another thing Cairns offers.