Our fastest parcel sending service that generally takes 1-3 business days1.
Send your parcels with our express delivery service
Our Express Post delivery service covers all addresses within Australia and automatically includes:
Up to $100 of compensation2
Tracking3
Express Post packaging options
Express Post prepaid satchels and boxes
Express Post flat rate packaging
5kg and under using other packaging
Sending over 5kg up to 22kg
Express Post delivery information
Next business day guarantee
We offer a next business day guarantee if you post your item within our Express Post next business day delivery network on a business day (Monday to Friday) and meet the Express Post service conditions.1
Items should generally be lodged in our yellow street posting boxes before 4pm.
Next business day delivery network postcodes
Express Post next business day delivery1 is only available within the Express Post next business day delivery network. View eligible postcodes.
Outside of this network, Express Post items are delivered as fast as possible using existing transport links.
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Postage for prepaid satchels is based on size, not weight. These prices include packaging and postage for sending within Australia.
| Prepaid product | Extra small | Small | Medium | Large | Extra large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Post satchel and postage | Extra Small 280 x 215mm
$13.05 |
Small 355 x 225mm
$15.00 |
Medium 390 x 270mm
$19.65 |
Large 405 x 315mm
$24.25 |
Extra large 510 x 440mm
$32.30 |
| Express Post parcel box and postage | Extra Small N/A |
Small 220 x 160 x 70mm $17.05 |
Medium 240 x 190 x 120mm $22.05 |
Large 390 x 280 x 140mm $27.30 |
Extra large 440 x 277 x 168mm $35.80 |
Extra small available from 1 August 2025 from Australia Post Online Shop or Post Offices.
Flat rate postage is based on size, not weight. These prices are for postage within Australia only and don’t include the price of packaging. Choose from mailing boxes, mailing tubes, tough bags and more.
| Flat rate packaging | Extra small | Small | Medium | Large | Extra large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Post postage only | Extra small $12.70 |
Small $14.65 |
Medium $19.25 |
Large $23.80 |
Extra large $31.80 |
Extra small available from 1 July 2025.
Use other packaging (yours or ours) and postage is based on the weight or cubic weight (whichever is greater4) and the destination. These prices are for postage within Australia only and don’t include the price of packaging.
| Other packaging | Up to 250g | Over 250g up to 500g | Over 500g up to 1kg | Over 1kg up to 3kg | Over 3kg up to 5kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Post postage only | Up to 250g $12.70 |
Over 250g up to 500g $14.65 |
Over 500g up to 1kg $19.25 |
Over 1kg up to 3kg $23.80 |
Over 3kg up to 5kg $31.80 |
Extra small available from 1 July 2025.
You can send up to 22kg, up to 105cm length, and up to 0.25 cubic metres within Australia.
Postage for parcels over 5kg up to 22kg is based on the weight or cubic weight (whichever is greater4) and the destination.
Calculate the cost and time to send your item
Use our online calculator to estimate the postage price and delivery time to send your letter or parcel within Australia or overseas. If you need more assistance, visit your local Post Office and talk to our friendly team.
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1 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, delivery into the CBD only) and some major centres. Express eParcel is not covered in the Express Post guarantee.
2 Parcel Post and Express Post comes with up to $100 compensation included. Additional charges for Extra Cover 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. Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, Australia Post does not accept liability for any consequential or indirect loss or damage arising due to any failure related to our service. Neither the compensation included with our service nor the purchase of Extra Cover limits any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.
3 Track events will vary depending on how your item is lodged and delivered. For details visit our tracking service.
4 For parcels where you use your own packaging or any other packaging, which is not eligible for the national flat rates for postage based on size, Australia Post will assess charges according to the actual weight or cubic weight equivalent of the parcel, whichever is greater. Learn more about cubing on page 5 of our Domestic parcels guide (PDF 443kB).
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