Uaroo
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Founded | before 1901 |
| Founder | Joseph McCarthy |
| Headquarters | Pilbara , Australia |
| Products | Cattle, formerly sheep |
Uaroo Station operates as a cattle station and was previously utilized as a sheep station within the Pilbara area of Western Australia. It is situated approximately southward of Onslow and to the west of Paraburdoo.
The property adjoins Nanutarra Station, Glenflorrie, Winning, Nyang Station, and Yanrey Stations. Spanning , Uaroo encompasses varied terrain, including Rous Creek, which flows north to south for , accompanied by alluvial plains nearby that represent the most valuable pastoral land. Roughly one-third of the station consists of sandy plains covered with spinifex grasslands, interspersed with rugged hills.
Uaroo was established prior to 1901 and was under the ownership of Joseph McCarthy at that time. The station played an important role as a supply hub for local prospectors. McCarthy managed sheep on the land; by 1923, the flock size reached 15,239. In 1953, the pastoral company sold Uaroo for £27,500, including 7,000 sheep, to Michael Stroud from Koodarrie.
In 2012, Uaroo was sold together with the adjacent Nanutarra Station, collectively covering an area of and supporting around 2,750 cattle, with a potential carrying capacity estimated at 7,600 head. The combined holdings were equipped with 70 watering points alongside numerous permanent and semi-permanent water sources. Both leases were purchased by Andrew Forrest, chairman of Fortescue Metals Group, who also owns the neighboring Minderoo Station.