Domestic Parcel Post charges As at 5 September 2022

Domestic Regular parcel charges Easy Guide 5 September 2022

Posted in Melbourne (V1)
Table 1 – Parcels up to 5kg Postage for articles up to 5kg is a fixed price to anywhere in Australia.
Although correct at the date this guide went to
print, post charges, compensation and other
conditions are subject to revision from time to time
Australia Post packaging* Parcel Post Own packaging** Parcel Post and services may be modified, added to or
Size Maximum weight $ Maximum weight $ withdrawn. Up-to-date information may be
S 9.70 Up to 500g 9.70 obtained from any Australia Post retail outlet.

M 13.25 500g to 1kg 13.25 8833711 (MS105) 5 September 2022

5kg
L 16.65 1kg to 3kg 16.65
XL 20.05 3kg to 5kg 20.05
* Only Australia Post Packaging Products that are labelled with Small, Medium, Large or X-Large are eligible for size-based national flat rates.
Other products are assessed based on physical or cubic weight.
** Parcels sent using own packaging up to 5kg are charged according to their actual weight or cubic weight equivalent, whichever is greater.

Table 2 – Parcels over 5kg up to 22kg Destination zones in table below are based on postcode of destination address – refer to Table 3
Northern
Sydney Other NSW Melbourne Other VIC Brisbane Near QLD Mid QLD Nth QLD Adelaide Other SA Perth Mid WA Nth WA TAS Norfolk Is
Territory

DELIVERY IN AUSTRALIA – PARCELS

N1 N2 V1 V2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 S1 S2 NT1 W1 W2 W3 ^ T1 ^ NF
Weight 
Weight 
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Over 5kg to 6kg 21.55 22.15 20.15 21.75 22.05 23.90 24.45 25.00 21.55 22.55 27.45 24.15 26.85 27.50 22.10 26.15 Over 5kg to 6kg
Over 6kg to 7kg 23.05 24.25 20.25 23.45 24.05 27.75 28.85 29.95 23.05 25.05 34.85 28.25 33.65 34.95 24.15 32.25 Over 6kg to 7kg
Over 7kg to 8kg 24.55 26.35 20.35 25.15 26.05 31.60 33.25 34.90 24.55 27.55 42.25 32.35 40.45 42.40 26.20 38.35 Over 7kg to 8kg
Over 8kg to 9kg 26.05 28.45 20.45 26.85 28.05 35.45 37.65 39.85 26.05 30.05 49.65 36.45 47.25 49.85 28.25 44.45 Over 8kg to 9kg
Over 9kg to 10kg 27.55 30.55 20.55 28.55 30.05 39.30 42.05 44.80 27.55 32.55 57.05 40.55 54.05 57.30 30.30 50.55 Over 9kg to 10kg
Over 10kg to 11kg 29.05 32.65 20.65 30.25 32.05 43.15 46.45 49.75 29.05 35.05 64.45 44.65 60.85 64.75 32.35 56.65 Over 10kg to 11kg
Over 11kg to 12kg 30.55 34.75 20.75 31.95 34.05 47.00 50.85 54.70 30.55 37.55 71.85 48.75 67.65 72.20 34.40 62.75 Over 11kg to 12kg
Over 12kg to 13kg 32.05 36.85 20.85 33.65 36.05 50.85 55.25 59.65 32.05 40.05 79.25 52.85 74.45 79.65 36.45 68.85 Over 12kg to 13kg
Over 13kg to 14kg 33.55 38.95 20.95 35.35 38.05 54.70 59.65 64.60 33.55 42.55 86.65 56.95 81.25 87.10 38.50 74.95 Over 13kg to 14kg
Over 14kg to 15kg 35.05 41.05 21.05 37.05 40.05 58.55 64.05 69.55 35.05 45.05 94.05 61.05 88.05 94.55 40.55 81.05 Over 14kg to 15kg
Over 15kg to 16kg 36.55 43.15 21.15 38.75 42.05 62.40 68.45 74.50 36.55 47.55 101.45 65.15 94.85 102.00 42.60 87.15 Over 15kg to 16kg
Over 16kg to 17kg 38.05 45.25 21.25 40.45 44.05 66.25 72.85 79.45 38.05 50.05 108.85 69.25 101.65 109.45 44.65 93.25 Over 16kg to 17kg
Over 17kg to 18kg 39.55 47.35 21.35 42.15 46.05 70.10 77.25 84.40 39.55 52.55 116.25 73.35 108.45 116.90 46.70 99.35 Over 17kg to 18kg
Over 18kg to 19kg 41.05 49.45 21.45 43.85 48.05 73.95 81.65 89.35 41.05 55.05 123.65 77.45 115.25 124.35 48.75 105.45 Over 18kg to 19kg
Over 19kg to 20kg 42.55 51.55 21.55 45.55 50.05 77.80 86.05 94.30 42.55 57.55 131.05 81.55 122.05 131.80 50.80 111.55 Over 19kg to 20kg
Over 20kg to 21kg 44.05 53.65 21.65 47.25 52.05 81.65 90.45 99.25 44.05 60.05 138.45 85.65 128.85 139.25 52.85 117.65 Over 20kg to 21kg
Over 21kg to 22kg 45.55 55.75 21.75 48.95 54.05 85.50 94.85 104.20 45.55 62.55 145.85 89.75 135.65 146.70 54.90 123.75 Over 21kg to 22kg

Table 3 – Parcel charging zones

 Australia Post will assess charges according to their actual weight or cubic weight
Postcode Zone Postcode Zone Postcode Zone Postcode Zone Postcode Zone Postcode Zone Postcode Zone
equivalent, whichever is greater. The cubic weight is the parcel’s volume in cubic
New South Wales 2642-2647 N2 2881-2889 N2 3444-3688 V2 3980-3983 V1 4700-4805 Q3 5800-5999 S1 metres multiplied by 250. Australia Post reserves the right to apply cubic charges to
0200-0299 N2 2648 V2 ■ 2890 N1 3689-3690 V2/N2 ◆ 3984-3999 V2 4806-4899 Q4 Northern Territory all parcels, and this will be more likely in instances where a parcel is large in size or
irregular or cylindrical in shape. Cubing is not applicable on eligible Australia Post
1000-2263 N1 2649-2714 N2 2891-2898 N2 3691-3749 V2 8000-8999 V1 9000-9299 Q1 0800-0999 NT1 packaging products. For more information visit auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/size-

REGULAR SERVICES
2264-2484 N2 2715 V2 ■ 2899 NF 3750-3811 V1 Queensland 9400-9596 Q1 Western Australia and-weight-guidelines
2485-2486 N2/Q1 ◆ 2716 N2 2900-2999 N2 3812-3909 V2 4000-4224 Q1 9597-9599 Q2 6000-6214 W1 ^ For Christmas Island 6798, Cocos (Keeling) Islands 6799 and the Australian Antarctic
Territories 7151, see pages 14-15 of the Post charges booklet.
2487-2499 N2 2717-2719 V2 ■ Victoria 3910-3920 V1 4225 N2/Q1 ◆ 9700-9799 Q1 6215-6699 W2
◆ Use whichever zone offers the lower charge.
2500-2530 N1 2720-2730 N2 3000-3220 V1 3921-3925 V2 4226-4299 Q1 9880-9919 Q2 6700-6797 W3
■ For charging purposes, these postcodes are considered to be part of Victoria.
2531-2554 N2 2731-2739 V2 3221-3334 V2 3926-3944 V1 4300-4449 Q2 9920-9959 Q3 6800-6999 W1
● For charging purposes, Broken Hill (2880) is considered to be part of South Australia.
2555-2574 N1 2740-2786 N1 3335-3341 V1 3945-3971 V2 4450-4499 Q3 South Australia Tasmania
2575-2639 N2 2787-2879 N2 3342-3424 V2 3972-3978 V1 4500-4549 Q1 5000-5199 S1 7000-7150 T1 Note: Check that you are using the correct charges sheet for the postcode of the
office of lodgement. Then determine zone for postcode of destination and refer to
2640-2641 V2/N2 ◆ 2880 S2 ● 3425-3443 V1 3979 V2 4550-4699 Q2 5200-5749 S2 7155-7999 T1 Table 2 for relevant charge.
Domestic Parcel Post charges As at 5 September 2022

Domestic Regular parcel charges Easy Guide 5 September 2022

Prepaid Parcel Post satchels Local country parcels
Send Prepaid satchels up to 5kg anywhere in Australia for flat rates (including postage and packaging). The local country parcels service is for a parcel lodged at the same office that will deliver it. Postage only,
packaging not included.
Charge per pack Charge per pack Total minimum
of 10 when of 10 when charge when Parcels up to 500g $5.95 per parcel
Charge purchasing 1-9 purchasing 10+ purchasing
Maximum Dimensions per item* packs** packs^ 10 packs of 10^ Parcels over 500g $8.00 per parcel
Size Weight (mm) $ $ $ $
Parcels over 500g (where delivery includes carriage by air) $27.45 per parcel
S 355 x 225 9.95 97.00 94.55 945.50
Postcodes for local country parcels
M 390 x 270 13.50 131.65 128.25 1,282.50 The local country parcels service operates only in the postcodes shown.
5kg
L 415 x 315 17.00 165.75 161.50 1,615.00 0835 – 0899 2640 – 2739 3444 – 3749 3984 – 3999 6509 – 6646 9700 – 9799
XL 510 x 440 20.50 199.90 194.75 1,947.50 1970 – 1999 2787 – 2880 3812 – 3909 4210 – 4499 6700 – 6799 9880 – 9999

DELIVERY IN AUSTRALIA – PARCELS

* This charge per item is applicable to both Prepaid Satchels and Postage Not Paid satchels. 2240 – 2490 2890 – 2899 3921 – 3925 4550 – 4899 7200 – 7499
** Includes 2.5% discount.
^ Includes 5% discount. 2500 – 2554 3211 – 3334 3945 – 3971 5200 – 5749 7900 – 7999

2575 – 2599 3342 – 3424 3979 6215 – 6507 9597 – 9599

Return Paid parcels
Return Paid parcels enables your customers a convenient way to return parcels to a designated location,
free of charge. These can be commercial returns or parcels containing items for further analysis or processing Parcel transfer fee
(packaging costs not included).
A fee will apply to transfer a parcel awaiting collection (to arrange please call 13 POST (13 7678) or visit
Weight Charge per regular parcel auspost.com.au/help-and-support for more information.

Up to 500g $9.35 Parcels up to 22kg $7.05 per parcel

500g to 3kg $16.45

3kg to 5kg $19.90 Medical / Educational remote area parcel service

5kg to 10kg $24.25 This is a service for health and educational material being sent to or from people living in remote areas. This
service is subject to conditions of eligibility and applies only to parcels being sent to or from a defined list of
10kg to 22kg $31.05 remote postcodes. The conditions for use of this service and list of postcodes are available at your local
Post Office and auspost.com.au. Postage only, packaging not included.
Annual fee for each Return Paid Number $117.50
Parcels up to 5kg $9.05

Small – Up to 500g $3.05

Local parcels
Large – Over 500g up to 5kg $4.25

Add-on features
Signature on Delivery (SOD)*
$2.95
Provides delivery confirmation with capture of signature at time of delivery.

$2.50 for each $100, or part thereof,

REGULAR SERVICES
Extra Cover for loss or damage. of extra cover for items valued
between $100 and $5,000

* To minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission, Australia Post is not currently seeking a physical signature from addressees on delivery.
Instead, our representative will ask for and record the customer’s name and acknowledge delivery in our system (the customer will still
need to be present for this to occur). In the event an electronic signature is unavailable, contact 13 POST (13 7678) for assistance.
Although correct at the date this guide went to print, post charges,
compensation and other conditions are subject to revision from time to
time and services may be modified, added to or withdrawn. Up-to-date
information may be obtained from any Australia Post retail outlet.