Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were generally firm across Australia, with feeder cattle, restocker lines and quality young stock continuing to attract the strongest support. While some northern Queensland centres recorded softer trends, most eastern and southern markets reported firm to dearer outcomes, particularly for feeder cattle, trade stock and well-bred young cattle.
The trends appear to be:
- Feeder and restocker cattle remained the strongest-performing categories
- Quality young cattle continued to attract strong competition
- Cow markets were mixed, with gains in some regions and softer results in others
- Better-bred cattle consistently outperformed secondary lines
- Heavy steers and bullocks were generally firm to dearer
- Northern Queensland markets remained more variable than southern regions
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
Overall firm market, with feeder and restocker demand underpinning most categories.
Queensland
Results were mixed but generally positive.
- Dalby (5,377 head) saw feeder heifers improve, although heavy cows eased by 14–16c/kg.
- Charters Towers (2,130 head) recorded softer results across most categories, particularly grown heifers and cows, while feeder cattle remained firm.
- Mareeba (1,763 head) produced strong results, with heavy steers lifting 36c/kg and medium cows improving 10c/kg.
- Murgon (1,045 head) saw softer export cows, while weaners, feeders and most other categories remained strong.
- Coolabunia (541 head) reported largely steady results across all classes.
- Gracemere (2,269 head) recorded firm to dearer results for restocker and feeder cattle despite lower-quality processor lines.
Summary: Queensland markets remained largely supported by feeder and restocker demand. Mareeba, Murgon and Gracemere recorded positive results, while Charters Towers and heavy cow categories at Dalby faced some downward pressure.
New South Wales
Markets were mostly firm to dearer across major centres.
- Singleton (1,025 head) saw strong gains in feeder steers while quality weaners remained firm.
- Casino (2,500 head) reported generally firm results, with mid-grade cows slightly dearer.
- Silverdale (672 head) remained fully firm, with feeder heifers improving 10–15c/kg and stronger demand for lighter cattle.
- Moss Vale (2,716 head) delivered one of the strongest performances of the day, with significant gains across restocker, feeder, grown cattle, cows and bulls.
Summary:Â NSW produced some of the strongest results nationally, led by Moss Vale. Feeder cattle, restocker cattle and quality young stock continued to attract strong competition across most centres.
Victoria
Markets remained firm to dearer despite lower numbers.
- Bairnsdale (282 head) recorded trade cattle gains of 20c/kg, while cows improved 5–20c/kg.
- Echuca (1,330 head) saw well-bred young steers and heifers sell very firmly, with most feeder and cow categories holding steady.
Summary:Â Victorian markets remained stable to stronger, with quality young cattle attracting consistent support and most categories maintaining firm values.
South Australia
Firm to dearer market across both reported centres.
- Mt Gambier (584 head) recorded strong gains, with grown steers and bullocks lifting 20–40c/kg while cows and bulls held firm.
- Mt Compass (329 head) reported firm prices throughout, supported by quality offerings and strong competition.
Summary: South Australian markets remained among the strongest nationally, with feeder demand and quality cattle supporting widespread firm-to-dearer trends.
Tasmania
Limited reporting was available, with only a Nutrien market report from Powranna published without detailed pricing information.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 5,377, (-487) Dalby cattle numbers fell, with feeder heifers improving in price while cow values eased, particularly heavy cows down 14–16c/kg.  Full report available here
- Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,130, (-721) Yardings fell sharply and mixed quality weighed on the market, with most categories softer, particularly grown heifers and cows, while feeder cattle remained firm. Full report available here
- Mareeba cattle report (Qld Rural) (23/6): Yarding: 1,763. Mareeba Combined Agents yarded 1,763 cattle at the EOFY Special Prime and Store Sale, with strong buyer competition lifting heavy steer prices by 36¢ and medium cows by 10¢, while heavy cows held firm. Full report available here
- SBLX Murgon cattle report (AL&L): Yarding: 1,045. Murgon’s 1,045-head yarding saw softer export cow prices, while weaners, feeders and most other cattle categories remained strong on solid demand. Full report available here
- Coolabunia cattle report (AL&L): Yarding: 541. A smaller Coolabunia yarding saw prices largely in line with other centres, with solid demand maintaining steady results across most cattle categories. Full report available here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,269, (-978) Gracemere cattle numbers fell sharply and processor quality eased, but strong demand kept restocker and feeder cattle prices firm to dearer across most categories. Full report available here
New South Wales
- Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,025, (-244) Strong demand for quality weaners and feeder steers kept calf prices firm and lifted feeder steer values sharply, while cow prices were mixed. Full report available here
- Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,500, (+100) A steady Casino cattle yarding saw vealer and yearling prices driven by quality, mid-grade cows slightly dearer, and most other cattle types generally firm. Full report available here
- Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 672. Today’s cattle market remained fully firm on last week, with export and slaughter prices unchanged, feeder heifers up 10–15c/kg, and stronger demand driving higher prices for light feeders, backgrounders, and weaner steers and heifers. Full report available here
- Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,716, (-44) Strong buyer competition kept the market very firm, with restocker and feeder cattle recording significant gains, while grown cattle, cows and bulls were mostly dearer. Full report available here
- Gunnedah cattle report (DC) (23/6)Â Watch the latest report here
- Scone cattle report (DC) (23/6)Â Watch the latest report here
Victoria
- Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 282, (-30) Reduced cattle numbers and improved quality lifted trade cattle by 20c/kg, with cows gaining 5–20c/kg and most other categories holding firm to dearer. Full report available here
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (RLX) (23/6) Watch the latest report here
- Echuca cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,330, (-213) Cattle numbers eased but strong demand kept well-bred young steers and heifers very firm to dearer, while most cow and feeder categories held steady with selective buying. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- Mt Gambier cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 584, (+118) Increased yardings and strong feeder demand drove grown steers and bullocks 20–40c/kg higher, while cows and bulls remained firm and grown heifers eased on quality. Full report available here
- Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 329, (-121) Rain-affected supply reduced yardings, but strong competition across a quality offering kept cattle prices firm, highlighted by heavy Angus cows reaching 439c/kg and yearling steers selling to 579c/kg. Full report available here
Western Australia
- No Reports
Tasmania
- Powranna cattle report (Nutrien) (23/6)Â Watch the latest report here