Parcel Post
- Estimated 2+ business days delivery1
- Covers all of Australia
- Parcels up to 5kg eligible for If It Packs, It Posts flat rate postage
- Can add optional extras like Extra Cover2 and Signature on Delivery3
- Carbon neutral parcel delivery4
Express Post
- Next business day delivery within the Express Post network5
- Covers 80% of Australian addresses, operates between all capital cities (except Darwin and in Perth CBD only) and some major centres5
- Parcels up to 5kg eligible for If It Packs, It Posts flat rate postage
- Can add optional extras like Extra Cover2 and Signature on Delivery3
- Carbon neutral parcel delivery4
Check postage costs for parcels up to 5kg
Parcels up to 5kg are eligible for flat rate postage options to anywhere within Australia. If you’re using Australia Post packaging, our If It Packs, It Posts flat rate packaging range includes popular items from $1.50 for a Small Tough Bag to $3.50 for an Extra Large Parcel Box.
Parcels sent using own packaging up to 5kg are charged according to their actual weight or cubic weight equivalent, whichever is greater.
Prices below are for postage only and do not include the cost of packaging.
| Australia Post packaging sizes | Your own packaging | Parcel Post | Express Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Your own packaging Up to 500g |
Parcel Post $8.95 |
Express Post $11.95 |
| Medium | Your own packaging 500g to 1kg |
Parcel Post $12.20 |
Express Post $15.70 |
| Large | Your own packaging 1kg to 3kg |
Parcel Post $15.35 |
Express Post $19.35 |
| Extra Large | Your own packaging 3kg to 5kg |
Parcel Post $18.50 |
Express Post $25.50 |
Learn more about flat rate postage for items up to 5kg. For items over 5kg, postage is assessed based on weight and distance. Use our online calculator to estimate postage cost and delivery timeframes.
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Read about size & weight guidelines, dangerous & prohibited items and sending valuable items.
From Padded Mailers, Recycled Padded Bags, tubes, tape and gift bags – we’ve got you covered.
Stock up on packaging, so you're ready to send next time.
Print postage labels at a Post Offices or online if you have a MyPost Business account. It’s free to sign up.
Learn about optional extras, including Signature on Delivery and Extra Cover.
If your item is lost or damaged, you may be compensated up to $100.
1 Our regular parcel service delivers in an estimated 2 or more business days. Delivery times will vary depending on lodgement and destination points. View more information on delivery times to your area.
2 Additional charges apply. Extra Cover provides you with cover for the specified value of your item (up to $5,000 or part thereof) if your item is lost or damaged while being carried by Australia Post. Visit optional extras for more information.
3 Additional charges apply.
4 Australia Post purchases carbon credits to offset the emissions of its deliveries. Find out more about our commitment to carbon neutral parcel delivery.
5 Next business day delivery is only available within the Express Post next business day delivery network. The national next business day delivery network operates between capital cities (excluding Darwin; and for Perth between CBDs only) and some major centres.
