Land & Cost 0%

Land availability and acquisition costs in the region.

• Land Cost
  Cost per hectare of agricultural land in the region.

Natural Hazards 0%

Risk assessment for natural disasters including seismic activity and bushfire.

• Bushfire Risk
  Bushfire and wildfire risk assessment.
• Seismic Risk
  Earthquake and seismic activity risk level.

Climate & Water 0%

Climate suitability and water availability for agriculture.

• Rainfall
  Annual rainfall and seasonal distribution.
• Water Security
  Access to reliable water sources (dams, bores, rivers).

Agricultural Viability 0%

Suitability for diverse agricultural production.

• Growing Season
  Length and quality of growing season.

Access & Remoteness 0%

Accessibility and strategic remoteness balance.

• Airport/Talent Pool
  Access to airport and skilled workforce.
• Road Access
  Quality of road access and travel time to services.

Security & Resilience 0%

Defensibility and community resilience factors.

• Defensibility
  Natural defensibility and security considerations.
• Political/Regulatory
  Political stability and regulatory environment.

Regional Water & Climate 1%

Zone-level rainfall, water availability, climate patterns

• Regional rainfall adequacy
  Rainfall adequacy for agriculture (1-10)
• Regional water availability
  General water availability in region (1-10)

Regional Land & Agriculture 1%

Zone-level soil quality, growing conditions, farming viability

• Growing season length
  Length and quality of growing season (1-10)
• Regional soil quality
  General soil quality in region for agriculture (1-10)

Regional Infrastructure 1%

Zone-level infrastructure availability (power, internet, services)

No criteria defined yet

Regional Location & Access 1%

Zone-level remoteness, transport links, defensibility

• Defensibility rating
  Natural defensibility and isolation of region (1-10)
• Distance from major city
  Distance from nearest major city (good for isolation)
• Internet availability
  Internet infrastructure availability (NBN, etc.) (1-10)
• Land cost rating
  Land affordability (1=expensive, 10=affordable)
• Power grid reliability
  Power grid coverage and reliability (1-10)
• Renewable energy potential
  Solar/wind potential for off-grid (1-10)

Regional Risk Factors 1%

Zone-level natural hazards (fire, flood, seismic)

• Regional fire risk rating
  Overall fire risk for the region (1-10, 10=safest)
• Regional flood risk
  General flood risk for the region (1-10, 10=safest)
• Regional seismic risk
  Seismic/earthquake risk for the region (1-10, 10=safest). Low priority for Tasmania but included for completeness.

Property Requirements 1%

Essential property requirements and deal-breakers

• Acres per person capacity Required
  Land area divided by target population. Minimum 1.2 acres per person required for self-sufficiency.
• Bedrooms on purchase Required
  Number of bedrooms available on purchase. Minimum 10 required for initial accommodation needs. Auto-populated from property data when available.
• Has fresh running water source Required
  Property must have access to permanent fresh running water. This is a mandatory requirement - properties without water access are …
• Minimum land area Required
  Total land area must meet minimum threshold for target population. At least 10 acres for 10-person scenario (1 acre per …

Property Water & Climate 1%

Site-specific water resources and microclimate

• Annual rainfall
  Average annual rainfall in millimeters. Higher is better for water security.
• Microclimate vs regional norm
  How does the site's microclimate compare to the regional average?
• Water storage potential
  Potential for dams, ponds, tanks, and other water storage. Consider: dam sites, catchment area, existing infrastructure.

Water & Climate 1%

Water resources and climate suitability

No criteria defined yet

Land & Agriculture 1%

Land quality and agricultural potential

No criteria defined yet

Property Land & Agriculture 1%

Site-specific land quality and agricultural potential

• Maintenance burden estimate
  Estimated ongoing labor for property maintenance. Consider: land management, fencing, access roads, clearing. 1=Very high labor, 10=Minimal ongoing work.
• Scalability for expansion
  Can the site support phased growth without major rework? Consider: room for new buildings, infrastructure capacity, predictable marginal labor for …
• Soil quality rating
  Overall soil quality for agriculture. Consider: soil tests, existing productive areas, drainage, organic matter.
• Usable land percentage
  Percentage of land usable for agriculture and buildings. Excludes: steep slopes, wetlands, rocky areas, dense bush.

Infrastructure 0%

Existing infrastructure and utilities

• Internet Connectivity
  Quality and reliability of internet access.
• Renewable Energy Potential
  Solar, wind, and hydro potential.

Property Infrastructure 1%

Existing infrastructure, utilities, and development feasibility

• Existing buildings condition
  Condition of existing buildings. Consider: structural integrity, weatherproofing, usability without major renovation.
• Grid power available
  Whether grid power is connected to the property.
• Internet/communications status
  Current internet and communications infrastructure.
• Off-grid upgrade feasibility
  Potential for renewable energy self-sufficiency. Consider: solar exposure, wind, hydro opportunities.
• Planning & permitting ease
  Zoning compatibility and development pathway. Consider: current zoning, council attitudes, permit complexity, septic feasibility, subdivision potential.

Location & Access 1%

Location quality and accessibility

No criteria defined yet

Property Location & Access 1%

Site-specific location quality and access

• Distance to nearest town
  Distance to nearest town with basic services (groceries, fuel, medical).
• Road access quality
  Quality and reliability of road access. Consider: sealed vs unsealed, flood risk, winter accessibility, multiple access routes.

Property Risk & Resilience 1%

Natural hazards, climate resilience, and risk factors

• Bushfire risk rating
  Bushfire attack level/risk rating. Based on BAL assessment, fuel loads, defensible space potential.
• Climate resilience
  Adaptation potential to climate change. Consider: projected rainfall changes, temperature trends, water security under scenarios.
• Flood risk
  Property flood risk level. Check flood maps and history.

Property Risk Factors 1%

Site-specific natural and regulatory risks

No criteria defined yet

Risk Factors 1%

Natural and regulatory risk factors

No criteria defined yet

Property Cost & Value 1%

Purchase economics, development costs, and financial opportunity

• Capital growth outlook
  Expected property value appreciation. Regional trends, development pressure, unique features, comparable sales.
• Development cost estimate
  How reasonable are expected costs to reach target state? Consider infrastructure gaps, building requirements, land preparation.
• Financing feasibility
  How easy is it to finance this purchase? Lender appetite, deposit requirements, rental income for serviceability.
• Purchase price value
  How affordable is this property relative to what you get? Compare $/hectare to regional average, consider improvements value.
• Revenue generation potential
  Income generation opportunities from the property. Existing enterprises, tourism potential, agricultural income, carbon credits.

Property Security 1%

Defensibility, access control, and tactical situation

• Access control
  Single/limited entry points, gateable, monitorable access. Consider: number of entrances, gate potential, approach visibility.
• Fortifiability
  Defensible structures, hardening potential, safe room options. Consider: building materials, layout, modification potential.
• Obscurity
  Low visibility from public roads, requires local knowledge to find, not obvious or easy to stumble upon.
• Tactical situation
  Elevation advantage, 360 visibility potential, retreat routes, natural barriers. 1=Poor tactical position, 10=Excellent.

Property Appeal 1%

Living environment, accommodation quality, and mission fit

• Accommodation quality
  Quality and comfort of existing living spaces. House condition, layout, comfort, guest accommodation potential.
• Living environment quality
  Overall quality of life at this property. Consider: views, natural features, wildlife, peace/quiet, air quality, recreation opportunities.
• Story & mission alignment
  How well does this property tell the CVTas story? Visitor appeal, media potential, narrative fit with project goals. Includes unique/heritage …

Property Glamor & Appeal 1%

Aesthetic quality, lifestyle factors, and mission alignment

• Lifestyle appeal
  Quality of day-to-day life at this property. Recreation opportunities, wildlife, peace/quiet, air quality.
• Unique features
  Special or rare characteristics of the property. Heritage value, rare ecosystems, geological features, history.

Location Quality 0%

Overall location suitability including accessibility, views, and neighbourhood.

• Access Road Quality
  Quality of access road to property.
• Aspect & Views
  Property aspect, solar exposure, and views.
• Neighbour Relations
  Quality of neighbouring properties and community.

Self-Sustainability 0%

Potential for self-sufficient food, water, and energy production.

• Arable Land
  Amount and quality of arable land for food production.
• Energy Potential
  On-site renewable energy potential (solar, micro-hydro, wind).
• Water Sources
  On-property water sources (dams, bores, springs, creeks).

Cost & Value 0%

Value for money and investment opportunity assessment.

• Improvement Value
  Value of existing structures and improvements.
• Price per Hectare
  Value relative to comparable properties.

Robustness 0%

Resilience to hazards and long-term viability.

• Fire Risk (Property)
  On-property bushfire risk assessment.
• Structural Quality
  Quality and condition of existing structures.

Lifestyle & Appeal 0%

Quality of life factors and property appeal.

• Aesthetic Appeal
  Natural beauty and visual appeal of property.
• Privacy
  Level of privacy from roads and neighbours.