Standard delivery
Australia Post provides a complete range of mail services. Find out about general mail costs including letter sizes, prepaid envelope options, correct addressing recommendations and delivery times.
The following information details the characteristics of various letter types, the cost of posting them and our addressing guidelines to ensure that your mail is clearly and correctly labelled. All prices shown are valid as of 28 June 2010 and include GST.
Small letters
A small letter has the following characteristics:
- no larger than 130mm x 240mm
- no thicker than 5mm
- maximum weight 250g.
| Condition | Charge per small letter |
|---|---|
| For delivery within Australia | $0.60 |
| Exceptionally small letters that are paid for by a postage meter or via the use of a Postage Paid imprint (and paid for by an Australia Post charge account) | $0.58 |
| Seasonal greeting card enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed CARD ONLY - only available during November and December | $0.55 |
| Priority Letter* | $2.60 |
* Priority Letter is an over the counter service for letters up to 20g, it is available Australia wide, however next day delivery is restricted to the following postcodes: Sydney (2000 - 2249); Canberra (2600 - 2620); Melbourne (3000 - 3207); Brisbane (4000 - 4179); Adelaide (5000 - 5174); Perth (6000 - 6005) (6800 - 6899) ; Hobart (7000 - 7019, 7050 - 7053, 7055) and the next day service ex-Perth will be to restricted to other States CBD postcodes". For full terms and conditions please refer to auspost.com.au/terms
Large letters
A large letter is an article which exceeds at least one of the small letter dimensions and has the following characteristics:
- rectangular in shape
- no larger than 260mm x 360mm
- no thicker than 20mm
- does not weigh more than 500g.
| Condition | Up to 125g | Over 125g up to 250g | Over 250g up to 500g |
|---|---|---|---|
| For delivery within Australia | $1.20 | $1.80 | $3.00 |
| Exceptionally large letters that are paid for by a postage meter or via the use of a Postage Paid imprint (and paid for by an Australia Post charge account) | $1.16 | $1.74 | $2.90 |
| Seasonal greeting card enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed CARD ONLY - only available during November and December | $1.10 | - | - |
Delivery times
| For delivery to | Same state | Other state |
|---|---|---|
| Within metropolitan areas of capital cities or within the same city | 1 | - |
| Between metropolitan areas of capital cities | - | 2 |
| Between metropolitan areas of capital cities and country location | 2 | 3 |
| Between country locations | 2 | 4 |
Disclaimer
These timetables are guidelines only and based on reasonable expectations and experience. Australia Post will not be liable for any loss or damage (including but not limited to consequential loss) resulting from a failure to deliver in accordance with these timetables.