Santa Gertrudis bulls from the Yarrabee and Wilamba studs achieve a full clearance and $10,756 average
Summary
The annual Yarrabee and Wilamba Santa Gertrudis studs at Jambin achieved a complete clearance of their sale catalogue at the Springsure Showgrounds selling complex on August 27, 2026. Strong repeat and local support from both seedstock and commercial buyers drove a solid result, with 37 classified bulls selling to a top of $28,000 and returning an average of $10,756. Clearance levels climbed eight per cent on results from two years earlier, while average values rose by roughly $1492 per head over the same period. The previous year saw 34 bulls sell to a $30,000 top for a $10,852 average. Market pacesetter was the opening lot, a 25-month-old sire weighing 1030 kilograms with an eye muscle area of 142 square centimetres and intramuscular fat of 6.2 per cent, which sold to an Esk buyer who secured a trio averaging $14,333. The second-top bull at $24,000 weighed 928 kilograms at 24 months with a 144 square centimetre eye muscle area, while a $21,000 sire offered through an online platform weighed 994 kilograms. Bulk support for the sale was geographically widespread across central Queensland, with one buyer taking seven head at a $7571 average and several others securing multiple lots. A Rolleston operation claimed a trio averaging $12,667 and topping at $18,000, and a Springsure family paid to $15,000 within a pair. Santa Gertrudis genetics remained in firm demand throughout, reflecting confidence in the breed's carcase performance, weight-for-age and adaptability. Selling agents interfaced the auction online, ensuring both in-person and remote bidders competed for the draft.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $28,000 |
| Average price | $10,756 |
| Bulls sold | 37 |
| Clearance | 100% (complete) |
| Previous year average | $10,852 |
| Average increase over two years | $1492 per head |
| Clearance increase over two years | 8% |
| Top bull weight | 1030 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Yarrabee and Wilamba Santa Gertrudis sale?
The top-priced bull sold for $28,000 as the opening lot. It was a 25-month-old sire weighing 1030 kilograms with an eye muscle area of 142 square centimetres and 6.2 per cent intramuscular fat.
What average did the sale achieve?
The 37 classified Santa Gertrudis bulls averaged $10,756. The catalogue recorded a complete clearance.
How did the result compare with the previous year?
The prior year saw 34 bulls sell to a $30,000 top and a $10,852 average. This year's average eased slightly, but clearance improved.
How much have values changed over two years?
Average values rose by roughly $1492 per head compared with two years earlier. Clearance levels increased by eight per cent over the same period.
What did the second-top bull sell for?
The second-highest bull made $24,000. It weighed 928 kilograms at 24 months with a 144 square centimetre eye muscle area and 6.6 per cent intramuscular fat.
Where did buyers travel from?
Bulk support for the sale was geographically widespread across central Queensland. Multiple buyers secured several head each, with orders spread across a wide area.
Which agents conducted the sale?
The sale was managed by rural selling agents and interfaced with an online bidding platform. This allowed both in-person and remote buyers to compete for the draft.
