Binthalya Station
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sheep grazing |
| Founder | Andrew Dempster |
| Headquarters | Near Carnarvon , Australia |
Area served | Gascoyne district, Western Australia |
| Products | Sheep |
Binthalya Station functioned as a sheep grazing leasehold in Western Australia, situated 121 km east of Carnarvon and 203 km southeast of Coral Bay within the Gascoyne district. Located at the base of the Kennedy Range, the estate featured multiple natural springs and was predominantly composed of soft and oathead spinifex plains alongside plentiful saltbush vegetation.
The term Binthalya originates from an Indigenous word meaning "hole there," alluding to a nearby water well. The station's homestead was established by Andrew Dempster.
In 1906, ownership of the 260,000-acre property rested with George Baston, who maintained a flock of 2,500 sheep. Two years later, in 1908, H. Gerald Lefroy invested in the station, providing funds for enhancements. By 1909, Binthalya spanned 210,000 acres and supported 6,000 sheep and 45 cattle; it was sectioned into paddocks and featured seven wells, two powered by windmills. The Dempster brothers took possession in 1914 and appointed H. E. Bates as the station manager. In 1923, W. E. Dempster sold Binthalya along with its 9,000 sheep to A. W. Walker and Company.
The pastoral lease was relinquished in 1977, with parts incorporated into adjacent Mooka and Mardathuna Stations. By 2013, management of the former Binthalya lands had transitioned to the Department of Environment and Conservation.