Service update
Last year our Priority letters service was suspended and our Regular letter services changed in response to COVID-19. These changes expired on 30 June 2021. From 1 July 2021, we’ll endeavour to deliver according to delivery timetables as best we can while the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 remain.
Delivery timeframes for Priority letters
Same state
| Posted for delivery | Estimated delivery time1 |
|---|---|
| Within metropolitan areas of capital cities, or within the same city or town or an adjacent city or town in the same state | Estimated delivery time1 Up to 1 business day |
| Between metropolitan areas of capital cities and country locations | Estimated delivery time1 Up to 2 business days |
| Between country locations | Estimated delivery time1 Up to 2 business days |
Interstate
| Posted for delivery | Estimated delivery time1 |
|---|---|
| Between metro areas of capital cities | Estimated delivery time1 Up to 2 business days |
| Between metro areas of capital cities and country locations | Estimated delivery time1 Up to 3 business days |
| Between country locations | Estimated delivery time1 Up to 4 business days |
How much does it cost to send a letter to the Priority timetable?
You can speed things up by paying an additional 50c to use our Priority delivery service.
| Letter size | Dimensions | Regular timetable | Priority timetable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small letter or postcard | Dimensions 130 x 240 x 5mm |
Regular timetable $1.10 |
Priority timetable $1.10 + 50c Priority label |
| Large letter 125g | Dimensions 260 x 360 x 20mm |
Regular timetable $2.20 |
Priority timetable $2.20 + 50c Priority label |
| Large letter 250g | Dimensions 260 x 360 x 20mm |
Regular timetable $3.30 |
Priority timetable $3.30 + 50c Priority label |
| Large letter 500g | Dimensions 260 x 360 x 20mm |
Regular timetable $5.50 |
Priority timetable $5.50 + 50c Priority label |
Letters2 sent at the regular speed will take 1-2 business days longer than the estimated delivery times above.
How to send your Priority Letter
1. Apply your stamp
Stick it in the top-right corner of your envelope.
2. Apply Priority label
It goes next to your postage stamp.
3. Post your letter
Any red street posting box or Post Office will do.
1 While we will endeavour to meet this timetable, the actual delivery speed will depend on where in each state/territory the item is being posted from/to, and the level of restrictions and congestion in our delivery network at the relevant time.
2 Rigid or inflexible items such as keys, pens, USBs or CDs should never be sent in a regular paper envelope as they could easily be damaged by our sorting equipment or torn from the envelope and lost. Items like these should always be packaged correctly and sent as a parcel. View our packaging hints and tips and domestic parcels.
For detailed information on available service options and charges please refer to our Post charges guide (PDF 1.19MB).
