Jumbuck Pastoral Company was established in 1888 by H. P. MacLachlan who was known for his ability with stock and being able to ride out a drought.
[2] Initially the company was interested in wool growing in the arid at Paratoo Station near Yunta.
[4] Hugh MacLachlan stepped down as the managing director of the company in 2009 after nearly half a century in the role.
The property occupied an area of 2,819 square kilometres (1,088 sq mi) and supports a herd of approximately 26,000 cattle.
[7] In April 2023, Fortescue announced it was to acquire Rawlinna Station from Jumbuck Pastoral pending approval from the Government of Western Australia.