Arubiddy Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sheep farming |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Headquarters | Near Norseman, Western Australia , Australia |
Area served | Nullarbor Plain, Goldfields–Esperance region |
| Products | Sheep (wool and meat) |
Number of employees | Not specified |
Arubiddy Station functions as a pastoral lease and sheep farming enterprise situated in Western Australia, positioned to the east of Norseman and southeast of Laverton on the Nullarbor Plain within the Goldfields–Esperance area.
Spanning an area of , the station supports a flock capacity of approximately 21,000 sheep. The landscape is characterized by open grasslands and saltbush, segmented into 44 fenced paddocks that respond rapidly following rainfall. Key facilities encompass a machinery shed, a six-stand woolshed, extensive weldmesh yards, drafting equipment, and fencing extending . Water is sourced from 12 bores linked by piping totaling , due to the absence of natural surface water.
Founded in 1961 alongside neighboring stations such as Rawlinna Station, Kanandah, and Moonera Stations, Arubiddy’s existing brick homestead was constructed in 1969. This residence includes three bedrooms, one bathroom, and two lounge areas. Additional living quarters consist of shearers' accommodations for twenty personnel, a two-bedroom cottage for the overseer, and a three-bedroom house near the highway designated for another staff member.
The Brown family took ownership in the 1970s and subsequently improved the station’s operations. In 2003, they initiated a field trial feeding wethers with native speargrass hay sourced from Kanandah Station, highlighting both ecological and financial advantages.
At an auction in 2009, the property carrying 17,000 sheep was passed in at A$2.8 million and remained listed as of September 2013.
By 2024, Matthew Lewis had become the owner and remarked that Arubiddy adheres to its own unique time zone, separate from the nearby "Eucla Time," illustrating operational adjustments suited to this isolated locale.