Benara Nurseries

Benara Nurseries was established in 1963 and is the largest nursery in Western Australia. It was founded by Win James. She was joined in the 1970's by Garry and Ian James. The business is now run by third generation family members including director and general manager Gavin James.

Benara achieved the EcoHort accreditation standards for ‘best practice’ environmental considerations in its day-to-day running of the nursery.

Contact Details

32 Safari Place , CARABOODA WA 6033

08 9561 9000

benara@benara.com.au

www.benaranurseries.com

Lists and Charts

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Family Business Dynasties

Rank		Company	#
31^st	-	LAI Group	1958
32^nd		Karragullen Cool Storage	1962
34^th	-	Benara Nurseries	1963
35^th	-	Todds Auctions	1964

61 family business dynasties ranked by year established in WA

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Number Of Employees

Private Companies - Large

Rank	Company	#
34^th	Mrs Mac's	318
35^th	Vesco Foods	317
36^th	Benara Nurseries	300
37^th	Airflite	290
38^th	Skippers Aviation	275

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Company Activity

	RANKING: 34 Down from 31 in Family Business Dynasties list	03 Dec 2024
	RANKING: 32 Up from 33 in Family Business Dynasties list	01 Dec 2023
	NEWS: Tagged in Govt modifies water plan	03 Jun 2022
	NEW ROLE: Gavin James, Managing Director	19 Nov 2021
	NEWS: Tagged in Govt cuts groundwater allocations	19 Nov 2021
	ADDED: Added to Family Business Dynasties list	19 Nov 2021
	ADDED: Added to Private Companies - Large list	19 Nov 2021

News Articles

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Friday, 19 November, 2021 - 15:49
Govt cuts groundwater allocations
Horticulture and nursery businesses north of Perth are concerned about a government plan to cut their groundwater allocations. Perth residents using bore water also face cuts.
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Friday, 3 June, 2022 - 14:53
Govt modifies water plan
The state government has exempted commercial nurseries and tree farms, led by Benara Nurseries, from cuts to groundwater allocations but horticulture producers will need to adapt.

Govt modifies water plan
Friday, 3 June, 2022 - 14:53

Govt cuts groundwater allocations
Friday, 19 November, 2021 - 15:49
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