Australia Post Parcel Rates - Updated November 2024
Here is what you need to know when sending parcels with Australia Post.
There are two options for postage rates for parcels:
1. Use your own packaging and pay for postage based on the weight or physical size.
2. Use one of Australia Post's packaging options that includes flat rate postage.
Both options include tracking and can be sent by regular or express post.
Flat rate postage is usually the least expensive option but is only available if your item weighs less than 5kg and fits in one of the packaging options.
Australia Post charge by whichever is greatest out of the items weight, or the cubic weight which is the items deemed weight based on its physical size.
For parcels over 5kg, you'll need to use the online calculator.
Source: https://auspost.com.au/sending/parcels-australia
Not all of Australia Post's packaging qualify for flat rate postage, so you need to choose carefully otherwise you will pay for the packaging plus the same rates as if you used your own packaging.
There are four packaging size categories: small, medium, large and extra large.
The least expensive packaging is satchels.
However, tough bags are sometimes the best value as they are bigger than satchels for the same postage cost. For example, if your item is a little too big for a small satchel (355x225mm - $11.30), check if it fits a small tough bag (261x369mm - $12.55) before going to a medium satchel (390x270mm - $15.30). [Update: I haven't been able to get tough bags at my local post office - they may be being phased out]
These are the packaging options that are available for flat rate postage.
Satchel
Parcel Box
Padded Mailer
Padded Bag
Tough Bag
*Packaging discounts are available if buying in bulk
Source: https://auspost.com.au/shop/sending/flat-rate-packaging
There are two options for postage rates for parcels:
1. Use your own packaging and pay for postage based on the weight or physical size.
2. Use one of Australia Post's packaging options that includes flat rate postage.
Both options include tracking and can be sent by regular or express post.
Flat rate postage is usually the least expensive option but is only available if your item weighs less than 5kg and fits in one of the packaging options.
What you need to know for #1 - use your own packaging
Australia Post charge by whichever is greatest out of the items weight, or the cubic weight which is the items deemed weight based on its physical size.
Postage costs for regular and express post (up to 5kg)
| Weight | Regular | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 500g | $10.95 | $14.45 |
| 500g to 1kg | $14.95 | $18.95 |
| 1kg to 3kg | $18.95 | $23.45 |
| 3kg to 5kg | $22.85 | $31.35 |
For parcels over 5kg, you'll need to use the online calculator.
Source: https://auspost.com.au/sending/parcels-australia
What you need to know for #2 - flat rate postage
Not all of Australia Post's packaging qualify for flat rate postage, so you need to choose carefully otherwise you will pay for the packaging plus the same rates as if you used your own packaging.
There are four packaging size categories: small, medium, large and extra large.
The least expensive packaging is satchels.
However, tough bags are sometimes the best value as they are bigger than satchels for the same postage cost. For example, if your item is a little too big for a small satchel (355x225mm - $11.30), check if it fits a small tough bag (261x369mm - $12.55) before going to a medium satchel (390x270mm - $15.30). [Update: I haven't been able to get tough bags at my local post office - they may be being phased out]
Packaging options
These are the packaging options that are available for flat rate postage.
SatchelParcel BoxPadded MailerPadded BagTough BagSmall
| Type | Size | Price* | Total Regular* | Total Express* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satchel | 355x225mm | N/A | $11.30 | $14.40 |
| Tough Bag | 261x369mm | $1.60 | $12.55 | $16.05 |
| Padded Mailer Small | 240x340mm | $1.80 | $12.75 | $16.25 |
| Parcel Box Small | 220x160x70mm | $2.40 | $13.35 | $16.85 |
Medium
| Type | Size | Price | Total Regular* | Total Express* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satchel | 390x270mm | N/A | $15.30 | $19.30 |
| Tough Bag | 299x429mm | $1.80 | $16.75 | $20.75 |
| Padded Mailer Medium | 265x380mm | $2.20 | $17.15 | $21.15 |
| Parcel Box Medium | 240x190x120mm | $2.80 | $17.75 | $21.75 |
Large
| Type | Size | Price | Total Regular* | Total Express* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satchel | 405x315mm | N/A | $19.35 | $23.85 |
| Tough Bag | 405x435mm | $2.00 | $20.95 | $25.45 |
| Padded Mailer Large | 483x361mm | $3.00 | $21.95 | $26.45 |
| Parcel Box BX24 | 410x300x80mm | $3.30 | $22.25 | $26.75 |
| Parcel Box Large | 390x280x140mm | $3.50 | $22.45 | $26.95 |
Extra large
| Type | Size | Price | Total Regular* | Total Express* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satchel | 510x440mm | N/A | $23.35 | $31.85 |
| Tough Bag | 400x659mm with 105mm gusset | $2.40 | $25.25 | $33.75 |
| Parcel Box Extra Large | 440x277x168mm | $4.00 | $26.85 | $35.35 |
*Packaging discounts are available if buying in bulk
Source: https://auspost.com.au/shop/sending/flat-rate-packaging
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