Australians can purchase their own private patch of paradise for less than the price of an average home.A list of lavish islands lining the eastern coast are on the market - with some price tags below the $1.2million average cost of an inner-city Sydney property.Many of the islands - of which some have airstrips - come with approval for development opportunities, such as beachfront homes and boating facilities. Gourd Island (pictured), 39 acres of land on NSW's north coast, is on sale for $800,000 - which is a staggering $100,000 cheaper than the median fee for a home in Sydney Once a sugar cane farm, the isle (pictured) sits in the Clarence River about a 10 minute boat ride from idyllic coastal town Yamba Gourd Island, 39 acres of land on NSW's north coast, is on sale for $800,000 - which is $100,000 cheaper than the median fee for a home in Sydney. Once a sugar cane farm, the island sits in the Clarence River about a 10-minute boat ride from idyllic coastal town Yamba. Selling agent Melissa Shanahan from Solitary Islands Real Estate told Daily Mail Australia the island is cheap for the area surrounding the Clarence River and has piqued buyers' interest. Share this article Share 'It’s a really beautiful spot,' she said.'Much of the interest we’re getting is from people who have bought and sold islands before, and are looking to develop.' Richard Vanhoff, who started island-selling business Australia Islands in 2004, says more domestic investors have infiltrated the market over the past two years. Mr Vanhoff revealed that Goat Island (pictured), 20 minutes off-shore between Ballina and Byron Bay has already drawn attention from one famous buyer that couldn't be named For $1.1 million, buyers can snatch up Goat Island (pictured) - complete with wild goats and a tropical rainforest - in an area that has become a popular hotspot for celebrities'It is a totally niche market. 'We were dealing with a lot of overseas customers but the climate has changed and we have noticed that we are getting a lot more Australian attention,' he said. For $1.1 million, buyers can snatch up an island home - complete with wild goats and a tropical rainforest- in an area that has become a popular hotspot for celebrities. Mr Vanhoff revealed that Goat Island, 20 minutes off-shore between Ballina and Byron Bay, has already drawn attention from one famous buyer who couldn't be named. 'Initially when we put it up we were contacted by one particularly well known celebrity, but it was a bit too far off shore than he wanted,' he said. Further south, the 129ha Yellow Rock Island in Urunga (pictured) is for sale - also with a $1 million price guide With no possibility of building bridges across the water way, Property Agent Peter Stone says the property is ideal for someone looking to develop a helipad'Everyone who has money wants an island, it's the pinnacle of success.' Further south, the 129ha Yellow Rock Island in Urunga is for sale - also with a $1
Australians can purchase their own private patch of paradise for less than the price of an average home.A list of lavish islands lining the eastern coast are on the market - with some price tags below the $1.2million average cost of an inner-city Sydney property.Many of the islands - of which some have airstrips - come with approval for development opportunities, such as beachfront homes and boating facilities. Gourd Island (pictured), 39 acres of land on NSW's north coast, is on sale for $800,000 - which is a staggering $100,000 cheaper than the median fee for a home in Sydney Once a sugar cane farm, the isle (pictured) sits in the Clarence River about a 10 minute boat ride from idyllic coastal town Yamba Gourd Island, 39 acres of land on NSW's north coast, is on sale for $800,000 - which is $100,000 cheaper than the median fee for a home in Sydney. Once a sugar cane farm, the island sits in the Clarence River about a 10-minute boat ride from idyllic coastal town Yamba. Selling agent Melissa Shanahan from Solitary Islands Real Estate told Daily Mail Australia the island is cheap for the area surrounding the Clarence River and has piqued buyers' interest. Share this article Share 'It’s a really beautiful spot,' she said.'Much of the interest we’re getting is from people who have bought and sold islands before, and are looking to develop.' Richard Vanhoff, who started island-selling business Australia Islands in 2004, says more domestic investors have infiltrated the market over the past two years. Mr Vanhoff revealed that Goat Island (pictured), 20 minutes off-shore between Ballina and Byron Bay has already drawn attention from one famous buyer that couldn't be named For $1.1 million, buyers can snatch up Goat Island (pictured) - complete with wild goats and a tropical rainforest - in an area that has become a popular hotspot for celebrities'It is a totally niche market. 'We were dealing with a lot of overseas customers but the climate has changed and we have noticed that we are getting a lot more Australian attention,' he said. For $1.1 million, buyers can snatch up an island home - complete with wild goats and a tropical rainforest- in an area that has become a popular hotspot for celebrities. Mr Vanhoff revealed that Goat Island, 20 minutes off-shore between Ballina and Byron Bay, has already drawn attention from one famous buyer who couldn't be named. 'Initially when we put it up we were contacted by one particularly well known celebrity, but it was a bit too far off shore than he wanted,' he said. Further south, the 129ha Yellow Rock Island in Urunga (pictured) is for sale - also with a $1 million price guide With no possibility of building bridges across the water way, Property Agent Peter Stone says the property is ideal for someone looking to develop a helipad'Everyone who has money wants an island, it's the pinnacle of success.' Further south, the 129ha Yellow Rock Island in Urunga is for sale - also with a $1
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