Repeat buyers drive the Bauhinia Park Charolais and Angus sale to a $45,000 top and full Charolais clearance at Emerald
Summary
Repeat buyers dominated this year's Bauhinia Park Charolais and Angus bull sale at the Ag-Grow selling centre near Emerald on August 26, 2026, bidding strongly to secure the top price across both breeds. The top Charolais, a 902-kilogram 23-month-old white poll, sold for $45,000 to a repeat buyer, carrying an eye muscle area of 143 square centimetres, intramuscular fat of 4.6 per cent and a 38-centimetre scrotal measurement. The top Angus, an 836-kilogram 24-month-old, made $20,000 with an eye muscle area of 128 square centimetres and intramuscular fat of 6.8 per cent. In its 22nd year, the sale delivered a full Charolais clearance, with 42 Charolais selling for a $771,000 gross and an $18,357 average. In the Angus section, 35 of 41 offered sold for a $355,000 gross, a $10,142 average and an 85 per cent clearance. Overall the sale grossed about $1.126 million to average $14,623. The Charolais average lifted on the previous year's $15,292, while the Angus average held close to the prior $11,906. The top Charolais buyer added a second bull at $20,000 for a $32,500 average across the pair. The leading Angus buyer took four bulls averaging $11,000, intending to join them over maiden Brahman heifers and valuing adaptability to coastal humidity and parasites. Bulk buyers secured six lots each at $20,666 and $15,333 averages. Online interest was strong, with 101 bidders logged on the digital platform at one point. The vendors said their focus remains on well-grown cattle with soft fleshing that can hold up in dry Queensland conditions, which continues to attract returning clients.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top Charolais price | $45,000 |
| Top Angus price | $20,000 |
| Charolais sold | 42, avg $18,357, 100% clearance |
| Angus sold | 35 of 41, avg $10,142, 85% clearance |
| Overall gross / average | about $1.126 million, $14,623 |
| Charolais gross | $771,000 |
| Angus gross | $355,000 |
| Online bidders at peak | 101 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Bauhinia Park sale?
The top Charolais bull sold for $45,000, a 902-kilogram 23-month-old white poll. The top Angus bull made $20,000.
What were the Charolais results?
All 42 Charolais sold for a full clearance, grossing $771,000 for an $18,357 average. This lifted on the previous year's $15,292 average.
What were the Angus results?
Of 41 Angus offered, 35 sold for a $355,000 gross, a $10,142 average and an 85 per cent clearance. This held close to the prior year's $11,906 average.
What was the overall sale result?
The sale grossed about $1.126 million to average $14,623 across both breeds. It was the event's 22nd year.
What did the top Charolais offer on figures?
The top Charolais carried an eye muscle area of 143 square centimetres, intramuscular fat of 4.6 per cent and a 38-centimetre scrotal measurement. It weighed 902 kilograms at 23 months.
How strong was online bidding?
Online interest was significant, with 101 bidders logged on the digital platform at one point. Buyers hailed from a wide area of Queensland and New South Wales.
Why do buyers return to this sale?
The vendors focus on well-grown cattle with soft fleshing that withstand Queensland conditions. Repeat clients report the bulls hold up and work well in dry and coastal environments.
