Description

JLL, representing Down Ampney Corporation as exclusive agent, is privileged to present Mondilibi & Manooka (the Aggregation) for sale by Expression of Interest, a Western District icon recognised for outstanding scale, premium development and a first-class production history.

Mondilibi & Manooka features a combined total land area of 3,230.83* hectares (7,983.55 acres), including the original Mondilibi holding (1,805.09* hectares) and the complementary Manooka holding (1,425.74* hectares) located immediately adjacent. Underpinned by meaningful scale (both combined and separately), favourable land types, secure water resources and extensive improvement both structurally and operationally, it presents an outstanding opportunity to secure a prestigious mixed-farming enterprise with proven production capabilities.

The Aggregation is for sale (in one-line or as two separate assets) by Expression of Interest closing Thursday 5 November 2026 at 4:00pm (AEDT).

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Attributes

Land area gross

7,983.46 acres

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Investment Highlights

PREMIUM WESTERN DISTRICT LOCATION

Mondilibi & Manooka are located in Victoria’s Western District, an area widely considered as one of the nation’s most reliable agricultural production regions
Offering a mix of excellent fertility, favourable climatic conditions and proximity to Melbourne, the properties’ location supports an excellent investment thesis

OUTSTANDING SCALE & CONFIGURATION

A combined land area of 3,230.83* hectares (7,983.55* acres) supporting 58,235 DSE (6-year avg), providing a combination of economies of scale, premium land classes and supreme development, rarely offered to the market in the ever-reliable Western District
Two distinct properties, each with meaningful scale to support large stand-alone operations

EXCELLENT PRODUCTION VERSATILITY

Favourable land classes of which approximately 90% is considered highly productive arable grazing area, setting the foundation for high percentage production and offering enterprise diversity
The properties offer a versatile balance of land & soil types which support adjusted production windows, including earlier and later season pasture growth

SECURE WATER & RAINFALL PROFILE

Secure water resources reliably sourced from multiple bores and delivered via both pressurised and gravity, and added benefit of Salt Creek frontage and catchment dams
Highly reliable annual rainfall of circa 610mm according to the two nearby BoM weather stations Mortlake Racecourse and Kolora (adopting the midpoint)

EXTENSIVE OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RECENT CAPEX

A highly developed ‘turnkey’ asset underpinned by significant capital investment supporting excellent operational efficiency
Extensive capex program recently undertaken in past 5 years, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, water & drainage, laneways, rock picking and renovations, minimising future capex requirements

HIGH-QUALITY STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS

Excellent primary accommodation options on each property, including both the ‘Mondilibi’ and ‘Manooka’ homesteads
Extensive range of staff accommodation supporting the properties, including three additional residences on Mondilibi and one additional residence on Manooka (four total)

IMPROVED PASTURES & CONSISTENT FERTILISER APPLICATION

A strong history of soil amelioration and pasture renovation / improvement establishing both annual and perennial pastures, combined with consistent fertiliser application across the holdings, helping to bolster stocking rates and overall carrying capacities
Pasture management and carrying capacities further supported by on-farm Stock Containment Areas

TANGIBLE SCOPE FOR INCOME / VALUE UPSIDE VIA RENEWABLES PROJECT

Mt Fyans Wind Farm has secured Development Approval (granted 7 Aug 25) greatly enhancing the likelihood of reaching financial close and securing long-term revenue generation for the assets
A 15-turbine wind farm on Mondilibi & Manooka, which forms part of an 81-turbine project with a 25 + 25 year term and attractive rental amounts attached