​​Strategic Water Investment Opportunity in Queensland’s Burnett Region​ 

​​Colliers brings 1,000 ML of high-priority annual water supply to market, supporting long-term agricultural and industrial growth. ​ 

Colliers Agribusiness Water Advisory and Transaction Services is pleased to present a significant opportunity to acquire a 1,000 megalitre High Priority Water Entitlement in the Burnett River system, Bundaberg, one of Queensland’s most productive horticultural regions. 

Offered for sale via online auction on Thursday 18 September 2025 at 10am (AEDT), this rare asset includes 1,000 ML of High Priority and the option for 600 ML of Medium Priority permanent water entitlements. The High Priority allocation is in the CA Zone of the Burnett River and is available for transfer in one line or in parcels of 100 ML, offering flexibility for a range of buyers. 

The entitlement provides prioritised annual water supply, making it ideal for both agricultural and industrial use. Water can be delivered via the channel system or as a private diverter, subject to Sunwater approval. 

Matthew Tolmachoff of Colliers Agribusiness Water Advisory and Transaction Services said, “Market interest in permanent water entitlements is gaining momentum as interest rates stabilise and investor confidence returns. This offering presents a strategic opportunity to secure a reliable water source in a region renowned for its fertile soils and strong horticultural output.” 

“With the Commonwealth’s water buyback program reshaping supply in the Murray-Darling Basin, Queensland, and particularly the Burnett region, is well-positioned to benefit from increased demand. High Priority water entitlements like this one are becoming increasingly scarce, and their reliability underpins long-term agricultural productivity and investment returns,” Mr Tolmachoff added.  

The Bundaberg Irrigation Scheme is supported by the Burnett River, and the region’s free-draining sandy loam soils, coastal climate, and proximity to key infrastructure make it a hub for permanent horticulture, such as macadamias. 

“As the Macadamia and horticultural sector continues to mature and crop water demand increases, this entitlement offers a strategic hedge against future water scarcity and a compelling investment in Australia’s food and fibre future,” Mr Tolmachoff concluded.