One of regional Queensland’s most significant residential landholdings has officially hit the market, with more than 337 hectares positioned within Rockhampton’s rapidly expanding northern growth corridor now offered for sale.
Exclusively presented by Elders Commercial Rockhampton and Ray White Special Projects QLD, the landmark site presents a rare opportunity to deliver a large-scale master planned community with the potential for approximately 1,846 residential homes.
Sutherland Estate
A variation to the existing approved Development Application has been lodged and is currently under assessment, with approval anticipated in the second half of 2026. The proposed community includes a mix of traditional residential allotments, large-format homesites, rural residential lots and an 8,000sqm commercial precinct designed to support future residents.
Strategically positioned only 13kms from the Rockhampton CBD within the Livingstone Shire Council area, the property is expected to become one of the region’s major future suppliers of residential land as demand across Central Queensland continues to accelerate.
“The acknowledgement by Livingstone Shire Council of the need for future development in this corridor highlights the strategic importance of this site to the region’s long-term growth. Rockhampton has evolved into one of regional Queensland’s most diverse and resilient economies, underpinned by strong employment sectors and major infrastructure investment across health, education, defence, agriculture and resources. With over 337 hectares and the potential to deliver more than 1,800 homes, this is effectively the chance to shape an entirely new residential community for Central Queensland.”
Pat O’Driscoll, Elders Commercial Rockhampton
“This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to secure a landholding of genuine scale in one of Queensland’s strongest-performing regional growth markets. The Rockhampton and Livingstone region is experiencing significant economic expansion across defence, health, education, mining and renewable energy sectors, which is driving sustained demand for residential housing. Large infill and broadhectare opportunities of this size are becoming increasingly difficult to secure, particularly with a clear pathway toward development already underway.”
James Hanley, Ray White Special Projects QLD
“Vacancy rates across Rockhampton and Region remain extremely low, demand for new housing continues to rise, and there is limited supply of developable land within the northern growth corridor. This project has the scale and flexibility to deliver a long-term residential pipeline to support the region’s future population growth while creating an entirely new community connected to key infrastructure, retail and education hubs.”
Tony Williams, Ray White Special Projects QLD
Sutherland Estate
The proposed masterplanned community is located within close proximity to CQUniversity, the Norman Gardens retail precinct, Stockland Rockhampton Shopping Centre and the Rockhampton CBD, and within 35kms of the Capricorn Coast — reinforcing its appeal for future residents seeking connectivity, lifestyle and accessibility.
Proposed Development Mix
The proposed development mix includes:
- Approximately 365 traditional residential lots averaging 800sqm
- 1,344 larger residential lots averaging 1,000sqm
- 137 rural residential allotments averaging 4,000sqm
- An 8,000sqm commercial site designed to service the future community
Sale Details
The 337-hectare property is being offered for sale via Offers to Purchase closing at 2:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
Media & Enquiries
Pat O’Driscoll
Elders Commercial Rockhampton
0418 792 571
pat.o’driscoll@elders.com.au
Tony Williams
RWC Special Projects QLD
0411 822 544
tony.williams@raywhite.com
James Hanley
RWC Special Projects QLD
0408 999 755
james.hanley@raywhite.com