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On 1 February, price changes will take effect for Post Office boxes, common boxes, private bags and locked bags.

For more details about these services, see PO boxes & locked bags.

Standard service
Service1Pay on time2ConsumerBusiness3
Small Post Office box$165$170$192
Medium Post Office box$249$254$287
A4 Post Office box$330$335$379
Large Post Office box$401$406$459
Jumbo Post Office box$776$781$885
Specified4
Service1Pay on time2ConsumerBusiness3
Small Post Office box$262$267$302
Medium Post Office box$392$397$449
A4 Post Office box$524$529$600
Large Post Office box$646$651$738
Jumbo Post Office box$1,234$1,239$1,402
Reduced rate
Service1Pay on time2ConsumerBusiness3
Small Post Office box$53$58$65
Medium Post Office box$82$87$99
Large Post Office box$117$122$138
Combined service
ServiceStandardSpecified4Reduced rate5
Consumer Bag/tray with Post Office box (plus Post Office box charge)$447$600$144
Business3 Bag/tray with Post Office box (plus Post Office box charge)$462$621$148

Private bags

Your annual fee is based on how often your mail is delivered.

Deliveries each weekPay on time2ConsumerBusiness3
1-Mar$151$156$160
4 or more$282$287$294

Mail bags

SizePrice
Small (760 x 460mm)$56
Large (900 x 740mm)$66

Private post box

ServicePay on time2ConsumerBusiness3
Ground floor site$2,163$2,168$2,240

ServicePay on time2ConsumerBusiness3
Standard$600$605$625
Specified4$803$808$835
Reduced rate5$179$184$191

ServicePrice
Establishment fee$27
Cancellation fee$37
Reactivation fee$32

1 All sizes not available at all outlets.

2 Pay on Time is available to existing non-business post office box and bag customers who renew their service by 31 March each year.

3 Business pricing applies for persons or entities carrying on an enterprise under an Australian Business Number (ABN), with the exception of not-for-profit organisations and unincorporated associations.

4 Specified pricing applies to PO Box services at Canberra, Hobart and Darwin GPOs and certain post offices as determined by Australia Post.

5 Excludes persons residing on houseboats, water / sea vessels or on a private road such as a caravan park, gated community, retirement village or defence force barracks. Only available for customers where Australia Post doesn't deliver to their residential or business address, and each non-delivery address is eligible for one reduced rate PO Box or locked bag at the nearest Post Office. (Note: assessment may take up to seven days. Customers may be changed to full rate if delivery circumstances change).