THREE listings in Western Australia’s south are on the market: the 1244ha Boonari Farm near Condingup, and Blacks and Talyat as well as Cambawarra in the Great Southern region.

Boonari Farm

The Herbert family is seeking $15.5 million for their reliable mixed farm in the Esperance region.

The 1244ha Boonari Farm is located near Condingup, and 75km east of Esperance and was purchased by the Herberts in 2013.

Close to 90 percent of the land is arable, with soil types ranging from shallow duplexes through to deeper sands.

The Herberts have invested heavily in soil amelioration and matching agronomy to Boonari Farm’s soil types.

According to the vendor, around 328ha has been clayed at a rate of 750t/ha on the sandier soils, with lighter rates across responsive soils.

In addition, there has been a healthy liming program followed with deep ripping, spading, and deep ploughing.

AWN agent Rowan Spittle said all the hard work has been done for the incoming buyer who will reap the rewards.

“The standalone property will suit a family wanting to live and farm in the renowned Condingup region,” Mr Spittle said.

“Most paddocks are fenced, allowing the new owner to run their own or agist livestock.”

The 505mm annual rainfall supports reliable water supplied by dams and a soak.

Blacks and Talyat

Two non-contiguous mixed farms in the Great Southern are being offered for sale on behalf of the estate of the late MP Slade.

Spanning a combined 4325ha, Blacks and Talyat are 8km apart in a tightly held and highly regarded mixed-farming region.

The 2612ha Blacks is located 7km east of Borden and 16km north-east of Amelup, while the 1713ha Talyat is located 5km from Amelup and 9km south of Borden.

With a combined arable area of 3754ha, Elders agent Simon Thomas said properties of this calibre, in this location, are rare to the market.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire quality farmland in a sought-after mixed farming region,” Mr Thomas said.

“Both properties have good laneway access and have undergone extensive refencing.”

In recent years, the primary focus of Blacks and Talyat has been sheep production, however both properties have a mix of well-drained soil types suited and ready for large-scale crop production.

The 2024 cropping program has planted 1068ha to barley and 135ha to oats.

The long-term rainfall averages are in the 375-388mm range, with watering points from numerous dams across both properties.

The infrastructure on Blacks includes a five-stand shearing shed, modern steel sheep yards, a shed and 10 grain silos.

The infrastructure on Talyat includes a four-bedroom home, a three-bedroom home, three sheds, a five-stand shearing shed, modern steel sheep yards, and 10 grain silos.

The aggregation is available as one holding or as separate parcels and is being offered by expressions of interest closing on October 10.

Cambawarra

The Hancock family is selling its exceptionally well-presented mixed farm in the Great Southern region.

The 1986ha Cambawarra is situated near Amelup, at the northern foothills of the Stirling Ranges, 30km south-west of Borden and 44km south of Gnowangerup – close to multiple CBH grain delivery sites, including the Port of Albany.

Medium soil types span 80pc of the undulating and well-drained property, with lighter sandplain over the balance.

Around 1616ha is arable, with the 2024 cropping program comprising 1070ha of wheat and 470ha of barley.

Elders agent Simon Thomas said Cambawarra is a rare expansion opportunity for those looking to increase their landholding in a sought after location.

“The property currently supports a productive cropping enterprise with barley and wheat being sown in 2024. Historically, sheep production has played a pivotal role in the Hancock’s operations,” Mr Thomas said.

Cambawarra is well fenced and watered by numerous dams and freshwater soaks in a 388mm long term average rainfall region.

Infrastructure includes two four-bedroom homes, numerous sheds, a four-stand shearing shed, steel sheep yards and six silos.

Cambawarra is available for sale via expressions of interest closing on October 10.

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