Australia’s Rawlinna Station, the world’s largest sheep farm, has been sold to the UK-based Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC). Covering 1,046,323 hectares, the station can support 87,421 sheep and is a key player in Australia’s wool and meat industry.
Rawlinna Station Changes Hands
Previously owned by Jumbuck Pastoral, Rawlinna Station sits on the Nullarbor Plain, about 400 km east of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The sale, made on a “walk-in, walk-out” basis, includes:
- All livestock (sheep)
- Ongoing employment offers for current staff
- 400 km wild dog exclusion fence
While the purchase price remains undisclosed, the deal is subject to Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval and Western Australian government clearance for the lease transfer.
CPC Expands into Sheep Farming
CPC is well known for its cattle and goat operations, managing over 3.2 million hectares of land across Australia and Indonesia. With this acquisition, CPC is returning to large-scale sheep and wool production—a sector its UK-based owners, the Hands Family Office, have experience in.
CPC CEO Troy Setter confirmed that Rawlinna will remain a sheep-focused operation, stating:
“We see a strong future in Australian sheep and wool production. This acquisition helps us diversify and build a high-quality agricultural portfolio.”
- The company now owns assets across:
- Cattle, sheep, and goat farming
- Wool and cropping (20,000 hectares of crops)
- Natural capital investment
Jumbuck Pastoral’s Legacy
Jumbuck Pastoral, a family-owned business since 1888, has been one of Australia’s largest livestock producers. They operate across several million hectares, managing cattle and sheep stations nationwide.
Jock MacLachlan of Jumbuck Pastoral expressed confidence in CPC’s ability to continue Rawlinna’s legacy, stating:
“Rawlinna has been part of our family’s history for years. We are pleased to hand it over to a company committed to sustainable investment and industry growth.”
What’s Next for Rawlinna?
CPC plans to expand sheep and wool production at Rawlinna, ensuring it remains a global leader in large-scale sheep farming.
- With this move, CPC strengthens its Australian livestock empire, which includes:
- Nine cattle station aggregations in Australia
- Two feedlots in Indonesia
- 300,000+ cattle and 45,000 goats
This acquisition reinforces Australia’s significance in the global sheep and wool market while showcasing UK investment interest in the country’s agricultural assets.
