Nyngan Dorper and White Dorper sale posts a 93 per cent clearance with rams to $9500
Summary
The multivendor Nyngan Dorper and White Dorper ram sale recorded a strong 93 per cent clearance, with 65 of 70 catalogued rams selling to average $3703, and three more changing hands after the auction. White Dorpers reached a top of $9500 to average $3290, while Dorpers topped at $6000 twice to average $4091. The top-priced White Dorper, an Amarula-bred Lot 32 sired by Boonoon Wazza 230084, weighed 105.5 kilograms and attracted 17 bids on its way to $9500, selling to a Queensland Dorper stud. The 1.5-year-old was praised as a faultless Type 5 ram with a clean shedding coat, long body and depth. The equal top-priced Dorper, an Amarula ram weighing 97.5 kilograms at 13 months, sold for $6000, matched by a Winrae ram weighing 100 kilograms at 14 months, which went to a buyer north of Bourke who also secured 12 Dorper rams as a volume purchaser. Held at the Nyngan showgrounds, the sale has grown since its inaugural 2022 event, when five vendors raised funds for a mental health charity and the top White Dorper made $4750. Prices topped $3800 in 2023, then climbed in 2024 as western commercial buyers pushed 68 of 70 rams to a top of $5600 and a $2935 average, before three rams reached a top of $5000 in 2025. Four vendors catalogued this year's offering across White Dorper and Dorper drafts, with strong results underpinned by hardy, adaptable genetics suited to western and commercial country.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Overall clearance |
93% (65 of 70 sold) |
|
Overall average |
$3703 |
| Dorper top / average | $6000 / $4091 |
| White Dorper top / average |
$9500 / $3290 |
| Top White Dorper weight | 105.5 kg |
| Top White Dorper bids | 17 |
|
Vendors and catalogue |
4 vendors, 70 rams |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the clearance rate at the 2026 Nyngan Dorper and White Dorper sale?
The sale achieved a 93 per cent clearance, with 65 of 70 catalogued rams selling to average $3703. Three additional rams sold after the auction.
What did the top-priced White Dorper sell for?
The top White Dorper sold for $9500 after attracting 17 bids. The 1.5-year-old ram weighed 105.5 kilograms and was described as a faultless Type 5 ram, heading to a Queensland stud.
How did the Dorpers compare with the White Dorpers on price?
Dorpers reached a top of $6000 twice and averaged $4091, while White Dorpers topped higher at $9500 but averaged $3290. Both breeds sold strongly across the offering.
How many vendors offered rams at the sale?
Four vendors catalogued the offering, contributing a mix of White Dorpers and Dorpers. Between them they presented 70 rams for auction.
How have prices trended at this sale over the years?
Since the inaugural 2022 event, the top White Dorper made $4750, then rams topped $3800 in 2023, before 2024 saw 68 of 70 sold to a top of $5600 and a $2935 average. In 2025, three rams reached a top of $5000.
Who purchased the top-priced Dorper rams?
The equal top-priced Dorpers, at $6000 each, went to a family buyer and to a purchaser north of Bourke. The latter was also a volume buyer, securing 12 Dorper rams at the sale.
Where and when is the Nyngan Dorper sale held?
The sale is held annually at the Nyngan showgrounds and has run since its inaugural event in 2022. The 2026 sale took place on Thursday, September 17.
