Wyloo
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Agriculture |
| Predecessor | Peake Station |
| Founded | before 1897 |
| Headquarters | Pilbara , Australia |
Area served | Western Australia |
| Products | Sheep, cattle |
Wyloo Station, previously known as Peake, functions as a sheep and cattle pastoral lease situated in Western Australia's Pilbara area. Positioned roughly 116 km south of Pannawonica and 158 km west of Paraburdoo, it encompasses an area close to 3,280 km². Wyloo adjoins the properties of Ashburton Downs, Kooline, Mount Stuart, Rocklea, and Glenflorrie Stations.
Peake Station was established prior to 1897 and engaged in sheep trading from an early stage. By 1907, ownership rested with the McGrath family, who benefited from heavy rainfall following a cyclone event. The Wyloo Pastoral Company was created in 1927, capitalized at £10,000 through the issuance of 10,000 shares. That same year, the company purchased Peake Station, which covered 548,312 acres and was subsequently renamed Wyloo. George Monger took over management duties in 1928 after significant enhancements were made. By that time, Mervyn Forrest held partial ownership interests in both Wyloo and Minderoo Stations.
In 1935, a new shearing shed featuring 12 stands was constructed at the Loghut outstation, facilitating the processing of 29,000 sheep during the year. Despite dry weather conditions in 1936, the station sheared 20,770 sheep. By 1946, Wyloo extended across 783,805 acres segmented into 34 paddocks with comprehensive fencing; approximately 550,000 acres were dedicated to sheep grazing while the remainder supported cattle. Water supply included permanent waterholes alongside 30 wells and 25 bores. Facilities comprised a stone-built homestead, accommodations for workers, two drafting yards, and a pair of shearing sheds. Though capable of sustaining up to 30,000 sheep and 2,000 cattle, drought conditions meant it was carrying only around 2,000 sheep and 1,000 cattle at that time.
The area endured an intense drought in 1954; notably, Wyloo recorded an extreme temperature of 125°F (52°C) on one occasion. Ownership has remained with the Pensini family since 1976; however, the western half of the property was sold in early 2001. The eastern section was renamed Cheela Plains and is currently operated as a cattle station by Evan Pensini, continuing its role within the local agricultural industry.