Bluewater Park is an acreage community inland from the Bruce Highway, north-west of Townsville, about 35 kilometres from the CBD in a straight line. It sits between Bluewater and the foothills of the ranges. Around 1,000 residents live here on larger blocks set among bushland, many with sheds, paddocks and room for animals. It's a quieter, more rural setting than even neighbouring Bluewater, which suits tenants who want privacy and space above all. Bluewater State School is a short drive away for primary-aged children, and Deeragun and Burdell provide high schools and shopping. The Bruce Highway gives a direct route to the city. Rentals are uncommon, and the RTA reports Bluewater Park's rents as part of postcode 4818. That figure mostly reflects suburban homes, so acreage here needs its own careful appraisal.
Rental snapshot
Median weekly rent for new leases in postcode 4818 (there were too few new bonds in Bluewater Park itself for the RTA to publish a suburb figure).
- 3-bedroom house June 2026 · up $75 on a year earlier
- $600 per week
- 4-bedroom house June 2026 · up $40 on a year earlier
- $640 per week
Source: Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA), median weekly rent for new bonds lodged. Medians move around from quarter to quarter, and a specific home can rent well above or below them.
Get an appraisal for your propertyWho rents in Bluewater Park
Bluewater Park suits tenants who want acreage and are happy to drive for it. Families with children and pets, horse and animal owners, and tradespeople with trucks and equipment are the typical renters. Many are moving from suburban homes in search of space, privacy and a rural lifestyle.
Because suitable acreage rentals are rare, the right tenants are often keen, and they tend to stay for the long term once they’ve set up.
Schools, shops and getting around
There are no schools inside Bluewater Park. Bluewater State School is a short drive away, and secondary students travel to Deeragun. Shopping is in Deeragun or at North Shore Marketplace in Burdell, 20 minutes or more by car.
Wil Win Park is a local green space, but the surrounding bushland and ranges are the real attraction. The Bruce Highway provides a direct route south to the city and north towards Ingham, and a car is essential.
Local considerations for landlords
Acreage needs clear lease terms about who maintains the grounds, fences, gates, sheds and any water systems, such as tanks, pumps, bores or septic. Animals and vehicles should be covered too. Inspections should cover the whole property, and the entry condition report should document outbuildings and fences in detail.
Bushfire risk is significant in the dry season, so firebreaks and cleared grass are essential, and creeks can cut roads in heavy rain. Check the council’s bushfire and flood maps for the address, and make sure your landlord insurance reflects the property’s rural setting.
Managing a rental in Bluewater Park
We appraise Bluewater Park properties against recent leases of comparable acreage across the northern beaches and western rural-residential areas, taking into account land size, sheds, water supply and the home’s condition. We market to tenants specifically seeking acreage, with photos that show the land and setting.
We inspect the whole property, remind tenants about seasonal fire and storm preparation, and give you practical advice on maintaining the land as well as the home.
Bluewater Park FAQs
Where do Bluewater Park families go to school?
Bluewater State School is nearby for the primary years, and Northern Beaches State High School and St Anthony's Catholic College in Deeragun cover secondary.
What should an acreage lease in Bluewater Park include?
Clear terms on grounds, fences, sheds, gates and water systems such as tanks, pumps, bores or septic, plus any rules about animals and vehicles. Fire preparation expectations are worth including too.
Sources: population from the ABS 2021 Census. Distances are straight-line, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). School list from the Queensland Government schools directory. Page reviewed September 2026.