About us

2003 – Silverdale Selling Complex construction completed
Hayes & Co Pty Ltd was established in 2003 at Silverdale in South East Queensland . Director and Manager, Peter Hayes, is a 4th generation cattleman and livestock auctioneer, with his great grandfather commencing business in the local area in 1902.

2008 NQ Expansion – Purchased the Nebo Saleyards
In 2008 Hayes & Co expanded into north Queensland with the purchase of the council saleyards at Nebo / Braeside. Today Hayes & Co Pty Ltd conduct regular Prime and store cattle sales (and horse sales ) in both South East and North Queensland. Peter and his team have extensive knowledge of the livestock industry with years of experience in their trade and are ready to help you market your livestock and get the best results and prices possible for you.

Clearing Sales
Hayes and Co Pty Ltd also conduct clearing sales on request and multi-vendor auctions are also held periodically.

2016 – Silverdale Merchandise Store Opens
In October 2016 Peter extended his business to extend the rural merchandise store to also stock country apparel items, with includes many top brands, items include boots, jeans, shirts, hats, belts, rain coats, gift lines just to name a few.

2020 – Hayes & Co Webstore launched
In July 2020 Hayes and Co Launched their webstore with a large range of apparel.

2022 – Extensions of departments and  Firearms and Ammunition department began

In December 2022 we invested into our community recognising the need for a rural Firearms and Ammunition supplier. We then extended our Rural Merchandise and Country Apparel operations to create the new Silverdale Rural Centre, which includes a brand new and fully stocked Firearms and Ammunition Department.