Flinders Shire Council says it is keeping an Australian dream alive by opening up cheap blocks of land. 

Flinders is selling land owned by the council in the outback region of Queensland at record-low prices, releasing 48 affordable blocks of land for sale in the townships of Hughenden, Prairie, and Torrens Creek to help drive population and economic growth in the Shire.

The blocks of land are flat and large, ranging in size from 809m2 to 1.303 hectares, and will be sold via auction online by Grays.com between 10-13 February 2023.

Council will also be offering housing grants of $5,000 to eligible applicants, as well as other grants offered by State and Commonwealth governments for which house buyers may be eligible.

Flinders Shire Council Mayor Jane McNamara said the blocks will suit a variety of people wanting to take advantage of affordable land and housing opportunities in a thriving region.

“The 48 blocks of land for sale offer an incredible opportunity for people to invest in building affordable housing,” she said.

“Whether you’re looking to retire and need an affordable home base for travel, are a young person or have a young family looking to own your first home, or an investor wanting high returns on investment, these blocks of land will suit you.

“The blocks are flat and serviced, meaning they allow for easy and cheaper construction, and are in close proximity to supermarkets, medical and aged care facilities, three schools, a recreational lake, an early learning centre, parks, and community swimming pool.

“The large size of the blocks means you will be able to enjoy the wide, open spaces that the region has to offer. Flinders Shire is located within an easy drive to Charters Towers and Townsville.

“It will be hard to find a better deal anywhere in Australia.”

The land sales form part of Flinders Shire Council’s commitment to support an increase in the supply of housing in the region to improve workforce retention and attraction.