Moongool Charolais and Simbrah sale hits a $100,000 top for the second year with a $1.6 million ringside gross
Summary
The Moongool Charolais and Simbrah sale delivered a $100,000 top price for the second year in a row when it was held on-property at Yuleba, Queensland, on Monday, September 21, 2026. At the ringside auction, 109 of 125 bulls sold, an 87 per cent clearance, to average $14,779 and gross $1,610,945. In the breakdown, 78 of 88 Charolais bulls sold for an 87 per cent clearance and a $16,025 average, while 31 of 37 Simbrah bulls sold for an 84 per cent clearance and an $11,645 average. Six further lots sold after the auction, lifting the overall clearance to 115 of 125, or 92 per cent, for a $14,322 average and a $1,647,000 gross. The result was slightly softer than the previous year, when all 119 bulls sold for a 100 per cent clearance, a $19,042 average and a $2,265,998 gross. The $100,000 top-priced bull was a 23-month-old polled red factor Charolais weighing 1062 kilograms, with a 154 square centimetre eye muscle area, 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat, a 44-centimetre scrotal circumference and 81 per cent morphology. The top-priced Simbrah bull made $30,000 via the online platform, an 858-kilogram sire with a 132 square centimetre eye muscle area. Bulk buyers included an operation that took 13 head to average $9692 and another securing nine head at $6222. Reduced clearance was attributed to seasonal challenges and a younger draft of bulls, though repeat buyers underpinned a solid overall result. Selling agents were Nutrien, GDL, Elders and Hoch & Wilkinson, interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $100,000 |
| Ringside clearance | 109 of 125 (87%) |
| Ringside average | $14,779 |
| Ringside gross | $1,610,945 |
| Charolais average | $16,025 |
| Simbrah average | $11,645 |
| Overall clearance after post-sale | 115 of 125 (92%) |
| Top Simbrah bull price | $30,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Moongool sale?
The sale reached a $100,000 top price for the second year in a row. It was held on-property at Yuleba, Queensland, on September 21, 2026.
How many bulls sold and what was the average?
At the ringside auction, 109 of 125 bulls sold, an 87 per cent clearance, to average $14,779 and gross $1,610,945. Six further lots sold after the auction, lifting overall clearance to 115 of 125, or 92 per cent.
How did Charolais and Simbrah results compare?
Charolais bulls recorded an 87 per cent ringside clearance and a $16,025 average, while Simbrah bulls posted an 84 per cent clearance and an $11,645 average.
How did the result compare with the previous year?
It was slightly softer than the prior year, when all 119 bulls sold for a 100 per cent clearance, a $19,042 average and a $2,265,998 gross.
What were the top bull's figures?
The $100,000 top-priced bull was a 23-month-old polled red factor Charolais weighing 1062 kilograms, with a 154 square centimetre eye muscle area, 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat, a 44-centimetre scrotal circumference and 81 per cent morphology.
What did the top Simbrah bull make?
The top-priced Simbrah bull sold for $30,000 through the online platform. It was an 858-kilogram sire with a 132 square centimetre eye muscle area.
Why was clearance lower this year?
The reduced clearance was attributed to seasonal challenges and a younger draft of bulls, which are less suited to joining in a difficult season, though repeat buyers supported a solid result.
Who were the selling agents?
Selling agents were Nutrien, GDL, Elders and Hoch & Wilkinson, interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
