Sandon Glenoch Angus 2026 Sale Delivers Solid $7,811 Average at Chinchilla Ahead of 2027 Herd Dispersal
Summary
The 2026 Sandon Glenoch Angus on-property sale at Chinchilla, Queensland, marked the start of a significant transition for the long-running stud, held ahead of a planned complete herd dispersal scheduled for May 2027. Staged on Tuesday, 18 August, the sale offered 73 Angus bulls, with 52 selling under the hammer for a 71 per cent clearance, a $7,846 average, and a $408,000 gross. A post-sale lot lifted the final result to a 73 per cent clearance, a $7,811 average, and a $414,000 gross.
The top-price bull, a 23 month old bull weighing 698 kilograms and ranking in the top 3 per cent of the breed for gestation length estimated breeding value, sold for $18,000 to a repeat buyer operating across the Western Downs. That buyer secured four bulls in total for a $12,000 average, reflecting the strong support from loyal, returning clients that shaped the sale.
Bulk buying activity was steady, with one operation taking nine lots at a $7,333 average and another securing six lots at a $10,000 average. The result compared with the 2025 sale, where the stud recorded a $14,000 top and a $7,754 average across 61 bulls. With the dispersal now on the horizon, the 2026 sale underscored continued demand for proven Angus genetics suited to crossbreeding programmes over Hereford and Santa Hereford females and geared towards domestic beef markets across regional Queensland.
Key Data
| METRIC | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 73 |
| Bulls sold (at sale) | 52 |
| Final clearance rate | 73 per cent |
| Final average price | $7,811 |
| Final gross | $414,000 |
| Top-price bull | $18,000 |
| Top bull weight |
698 kg |
| Planned herd dispersal | May 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the 2026 Sandon Glenoch Angus sale held?
The sale was held on-property at Chinchilla, Queensland, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. It was staged as one of the stud’s final sales ahead of a full herd dispersal.
What was the top price at the 2026 Sandon Glenoch Angus sale?
The top-price bull sold for $18,000. It was a 23 month old bull weighing 698 kilograms and ranking in the top 3 per cent of the breed for gestation length estimated breeding value.
When is the Sandon Glenoch Angus herd dispersal planned?
A complete herd dispersal is scheduled for May 2027. The 2026 sale was described as the beginning of the end of an era for the stud ahead of that dispersal.
How many bulls sold at the 2026 sale?
Of the 73 bulls offered, 52 sold under the hammer for a 71 per cent clearance. One further lot sold post-sale, lifting the final clearance to 73 per cent.
What was the average and gross for the 2026 sale?
The sale returned a $7,846 average and a $408,000 gross on the day. Including the post-sale lot, the final average settled at $7,811 for a $414,000 gross.
What makes these Angus bulls suited to crossbreeding?
Buyers used the bulls over Hereford and Santa Hereford females, targeting progeny for domestic beef markets. Traits such as low birth weight, early growth and long working longevity were highlighted as drawcards for crossbreeding programmes.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
At the 2025 sale, the stud’s own lots recorded a $14,000 top and a $7,754 average across 61 bulls. The broader 2025 sale, which included additional vendors, achieved a 75 per cent clearance and an $8,807 average.
Who were the volume buyers at the sale?
Bulk buying was solid, with one operation purchasing nine lots at a $7,333 average and another securing six lots at a $10,000 average. The sale was underpinned by strong support from loyal, returning clients across regional Queensland.
