A significant agricultural property known as Waitavalo Farms has been listed for sale in the Narembeen area of Western Australia. This mixed farm spans 9,938.2 hectares and is renowned for its high-yielding broadacre cropping and sheep grazing capabilities. The Hall family has been integral to the community and has operated the farm for generations.
The roots of Waitavalo Farms trace back to the mid-1920s when the original Hall family members worked on the Butler family’s farm in nearby Bruce Rock. In 1948, Charlie Hall, the son of the family, purchased the home block of 404 hectares on the Narembeen-Mt Walker Road. He financed part of the deposit through a loan from local farmer Bernie Cusack, marking the beginning of a longstanding friendship and eventual neighbourhood relationship as further expansions took place. Over the years, additional lands were incorporated into the Waitavalo aggregation, including Ricay Downs in 1962, Bakers in 1988, Dobras in 1991, Martins in 1995, and northern portions of Waitavalo in 2012 and 2013.
Today, the farm is managed by brothers Peter, Owen, and Bradley Hall, along with their families. They maintain a mixed cropping and sheep enterprise, producing cereal grains, legumes, and prime lambs for sale to Western Australian abattoirs. The property comprises 25 lots across 24 freehold land titles, with approximately 8,480 hectares deemed arable.
Strategic Location and Resources
Waitavalo Farms boasts a strategic location, situated just 7 kilometers from Narembeen and 36 kilometers from Bruce Rock, with a distance of 245 kilometers from Perth. The property features road frontage along ten roads, ensuring excellent access to all farm areas. The soil consists of a diverse mix of medium clay, sandy loams, sandy duplexes, and gravel, contributing to its high agricultural productivity.
The Hall family currently cultivates wheat, barley, oats, and lupins while managing sheep. According to William Morris, an agent with Nutrien Harcourts WA, the farm employs conservative crop rotations, with approximately 50% of the land under crops and the remaining 50% in pasture each year. During the cropping phase, an average of 60 kilograms of Agflow fertiliser is applied per hectare, supplemented with nitrogen through Flexi-N as necessary.
Morris noted that the farm’s fencing is in excellent condition, constructed from Ringlock and barbed wires on steel posts, complemented by robust gates suitable for livestock operations. Moreover, there is reliable water access through multiple scheme meter connections and a total of 64 dams throughout the property.
Additional Features and Sale Options
The Waitavalo Farms offering includes multiple residences, extensive sheds, water tanks, silos, and shearing sheds, making it a comprehensive agricultural operation. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology indicates that Waitavalo Farms receives an average annual rainfall of 335.5 millimeters, with mean maximum temperatures reaching 33.17 degrees Celsius and mean minimum temperatures around 5.77 degrees Celsius.
The property is available for sale as a whole or can be purchased in four distinct parcels: Waitavalo, Martin’s, Dobras, Bakers, and Ricay Downs, or parts of these. Additionally, interested buyers have the option to acquire the farm along with a detailed inventory of farming equipment, machinery, and livestock on a part walk-in, walk-out basis.
With its rich agricultural history and extensive resources, Waitavalo Farms presents a unique opportunity for potential buyers looking to invest in a well-established farming operation in the heart of Western Australia.
