🚛 Australian Domestic Shipping Rates
Approximate AusPost parcel rates by state and zone. Use these to estimate your local delivery costs after goods clear customs.
| State | Zone | Base Rate (up to 5kg) | Per Extra kg |
|---|
| NSW | Metro | $8.95 | $1.50 |
| NSW | Regional | $12.50 | $2.00 |
| VIC | Metro | $8.95 | $1.50 |
| VIC | Regional | $12.50 | $2.00 |
| QLD | Metro | $9.95 | $1.80 |
| QLD | Regional | $14.50 | $2.50 |
| SA | Metro | $10.50 | $1.80 |
| SA | Regional | $15.00 | $2.50 |
| WA | Metro | $12.95 | $2.20 |
| WA | Regional | $18.50 | $3.00 |
| TAS | All | $12.95 | $2.20 |
| NT | All | $15.95 | $3.00 |
| ACT | All | $8.95 | $1.50 |
📦 International Shipping Methods
| Method | Est. $/kg | Transit |
|---|
| Sea Freight (FCL) | $2-5 | 4-6 weeks |
| Sea Freight (LCL) | $5-10 | 5-8 weeks |
| Air Freight | $8-15 | 5-10 days |
| Express Air (DHL/FedEx) | $15-30 | 3-5 days |
| ePacket / AliExpress Standard | $3-8 | 2-4 weeks |
💡 Shipping Tips
- Volumetric weight: Carriers charge by the greater of actual vs volumetric weight (L×W×H÷5000 for air, ÷6000 for sea)
- Consolidation: Ship multiple SKUs together to reduce per-unit costs
- Insurance: Typically 1-2% of goods value. Always insure shipments over $1000
- Incoterms: FOB means you arrange freight from port. CIF means supplier includes freight + insurance to your port
- THC (Terminal Handling): $150-300 per container, charged at destination port