Key Points:
- Australia Post Rate Increases: Starting July 1, 2024, Australia Post will raise prices for sending parcels within Australia, to other countries, letters, unaddressed mail, mail redirection, mail hold services, and local pickup and delivery. Prices for Extra Cover for MyPost Business customers will also go up
- Easyship Discounts: Easyship will still offer the best discounted rates to help online retailers deal with the latest Australia Post price increases
- Optimizing Shipping Strategies: eCommerce retailers can use Easyship’s platform to compare shipping rates, choose different shipping options, and set up automated shipping rules
On July 1, 2024, Australia Post will increase prices for important domestic and international services. These changes will affect all merchants using Australia Post, no matter where they buy their postage labels. Easyship will continue to offer the best pre-negotiated rates for both Australian and international shipping.
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Effective Date:
- July 1, 2024
Is Australia Post Available on Easyship?
Australia Post shipping labels are not currently available for purchase on Easyship. However, you can link your own Australia Post account to the Easyship platform. This allows you to use Easyship’s advanced shipping tools, discounted rates from other carriers, and automated shipping rules while still accessing Australia Post services.
Linking your account is straightforward, enabling seamless integration with Easyship's features to optimize your shipping operations.
Link Your Australia Post Account
Link your Australia Post account to Easyship in two steps today!
Connecting your Australia Post account to Easyship is simple and quick. Follow these two easy steps to get started:
- Generate your Australia Post account credentials:
- Log in to your Australia Post account.
- Navigate to the settings section and locate your account credentials and API key.
- Link your Australia Post account to Easyship:
- Go to the Easyship platform and log in to your account.
- Follow the instructions provided in the Easyship support article to enter your Australia Post credentials and API key.
By linking your account, you'll be able to access all the benefits of Easyship's platform, including discounted rates, automated shipping rules, and more. Get started today and streamline your shipping process with Easyship!
Integrate Your Australia Post Mypost Business Account
Is Australia Post MyPost Business your courier account of choice? Follow this quick guide to link your Australia Post Mypost Business Account in just 4 easy steps!
Detailed Overview of New Australia Post Rates (July 2024)
Find out the latest prices as of July 2024 here. We have reviewed the figures for the latest rates and created 2 tables designed as easy reading for online store owners. The following retail products and services will be impacted by the July update:
- Domestic parcels
- International parcels and letters
- Unaddressed Mail services
- Mail Redirection and Mail Hold services
- Local Pickup and Delivery
- Extra Cover offer available to MyPost Business customers
- Competition Mail, and the Separate Bag service and Key Return service offered in Post Offices, will no longer be available.
The latest pricing for all retail products and services is available in detail in the Australia Post Charges Guide PDF. To check out the latest rates as of July 2024 please feel free to check out our quick breakdown below to understand how this would impact your business:
Australia Post Domestic Rates (July 2024):
Parcel Post Prepaid Satchels
| Service Type | Packaging Type | Size/Weight | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel Post Prepaid Satchels | Small | 5kg and under | 355 x 225mm | $11.30 |
| Parcel Post Prepaid Satchels | Medium | 5kg and under | 390 x 270mm | $15.30 |
| Parcel Post Prepaid Satchels | Large | 5kg and under | 405 x 315mm | $19.35 |
| Parcel Post Prepaid Satchels | Extra Large | 5kg and under | 510 x 440mm | $23.35 |
Parcel Post Flat Rate
| Service Type | Packaging Type | Size/Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel Post Flat Rate | Small | 5kg and under | $10.95 |
| Parcel Post Flat Rate | Medium | 5kg and under | $14.95 |
| Parcel Post Flat Rate | Large | 5kg and under | $18.95 |
| Parcel Post Flat Rate | Extra Large | 5kg and under | $22.85 |
Parcel Post Other Packaging
| Service Type | Size/Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel Post Other Packaging | Up to 500g | $10.95 |
| Parcel Post Other Packaging | 500g to 1kg | $14.95 |
| Parcel Post Other Packaging | 1kg to 3kg | $18.95 |
| Parcel Post Other Packaging | 3kg to 5kg | $22.85 |
Express Post Prepaid Satchels
| Service Type | Packaging Type | Size/Weight | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Post Prepaid Satchels | Small | 5kg and under | 355 x 225mm | $14.80 |
| Express Post Prepaid Satchels | Medium | 5kg and under | 390 x 270mm | $19.30 |
| Express Post Prepaid Satchels | Large | 5kg and under | 405 x 315mm | $23.85 |
| Express Post Prepaid Satchels | Extra Large | 5kg and under | 510 x 440mm | $31.85 |
Express Post Flat Rate
| Service Type | Packaging Type | Size/Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Post Flat Rate | Small | 5kg and under | $14.45 |
| Express Post Flat Rate | Medium | 5kg and under | $18.95 |
| Express Post Flat Rate | Large | 5kg and under | $23.45 |
| Express Post Flat Rate | Extra Large | 5kg and under | $31.35 |
Express Post Other Packaging
| Service Type | Size/Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Express Post Other Packaging | Up to 500g | $14.45 |
| Express Post Other Packaging | 500g to 1kg | $18.95 |
| Express Post Other Packaging | 1kg to 3kg | $23.45 |
| Express Post Other Packaging | 3kg to 5kg | $31.35 |
Australia Post International Rates (July 2024):
International Economy Air
| Destination Zone | Up to 50g | Up to 250g | Up to 500g | Up to 1kg | Up to 1.5kg | Up to 2kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $10.25 | $13.30 | $16.65 | $23.25 | $29.80 | $36.40 |
| Asia Pacific | $11.75 | $16.85 | $22.85 | $34.70 | $46.55 | $58.40 |
| US and Canada | $14.25 | $19.15 | $25.75 | $38.65 | $51.65 | $64.65 |
| UK and Europe | $15.05 | $24.20 | $31.05 | $44.60 | $58.10 | $71.60 |
| Rest of the World | $16.55 | $29.90 | $38.85 | $56.50 | $74.10 | $91.75 |
International Economy Sea Mail
| Destination Zone | Up to 3kg | Up to 5kg | Up to 10kg | Up to 15kg | Up to 20kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US and Canada | $58.45 | $79.15 | $130.90 | $182.65 | $234.40 |
| UK and Europe | $64.70 | $87.60 | $144.80 | $202.00 | $259.20 |
| Rest of the World | $81.90 | $107.10 | $170.10 | $233.10 | $296.10 |
International Standard
| Destination Zone | Up to 250g | Up to 500g | Up to 1kg | Up to 1.5kg | Up to 2kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $15.90 | $19.15 | $25.75 | $32.30 | $38.90 |
| Asia Pacific | $19.45 | $25.35 | $37.20 | $49.05 | $60.90 |
| US and Canada | $21.75 | $28.25 | $41.15 | $54.15 | $67.15 |
| UK and Europe | $26.80 | $33.55 | $47.10 | $60.60 | $74.10 |
| Rest of the World | $32.50 | $41.35 | $59.00 | $76.60 | $94.25 |
International Express
| Destination Zone | Up to 250g | Up to 500g | Up to 1kg | Up to 1.5kg | Up to 2kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $30.90 | $34.15 | $40.75 | $47.30 | $53.90 |
| Asia Pacific | $34.45 | $40.35 | $52.20 | $64.05 | $75.90 |
| US and Canada | $36.75 | $43.25 | $56.15 | $69.15 | $82.15 |
| UK and Europe | $41.80 | $48.55 | $62.10 | $75.60 | $89.10 |
| Rest of the World | $47.50 | $56.35 | $74.00 | $91.60 | $109.25 |
International Courier
| Destination Zone | Up to 250g | Up to 500g | Up to 1kg | Up to 1.5kg | Up to 2kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $95.90 | $99.15 | $105.75 | $112.30 | $118.90 |
| Asia Pacific | $99.45 | $105.35 | $117.20 | $129.05 | $140.90 |
| US and Canada | $101.75 | $108.25 | $121.15 | $134.15 | $147.15 |
| UK and Europe | $106.80 | $113.55 | $127.10 | $140.60 | $154.10 |
| Rest of the World | $112.50 | $121.35 | $139.00 | $156.60 | $174.25 |
International Post Registered
| Destination Zone | Small DL (up to 500g) | Large B4 (up to 500g) |
|---|---|---|
| All Zones | $20.50 | $31.85 |
Detailed Overview:
Local Pickup and Delivery
| Service Type | Distance (up to 15km) | Starting Price | Extra Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Delivery or Pickup | Up to 15km per trip | $15 | Scheduled time for either delivery or pickup. |
| Scheduled Delivery with Same Time Pickup | Up to 15km per trip | $15 | Both delivery and pickup at the same time. |
| Ad Hoc Deliveries or Pickups | Up to 15km per trip | $16 | Includes a $1 admin fee for unscheduled services. |
| Combined Services | Up to 15km per trip | $26 | For example, a morning delivery and an afternoon pickup. |
| Consolidated Services | Up to 15km per trip | $90 | Clearing multiple PO Boxes and delivering to a single address. |
| Surcharge for Distance Over 15km | Over 15km | $1.25 per km | Applies to all services for each additional kilometre traveled. |
Reasons Behind Australia Post Price Increases
Australia Post attributes these updates to ongoing innovation efforts and broader industry changes. The July price update will result in increases across various services, potentially impacting eCommerce retailers' shipping costs and profitability.
What Does This Mean for Australian eCommerce and Retailers?
July's price update will change the costs for Australia Post's delivery services, depending on the package and service type. These changes can affect the shipping costs for eCommerce retailers and small businesses, which could hurt their profits if not managed well.
Even with these changes, Australia Post rates are still some of the cheapest in the country. Here are some ways businesses can optimize their shipping:
- Use Easyship Solutions: Easyship offers big discounts—up to 91% off—on rates and access to over 250 top carrier services like FedEx, UPS, and Sendle. The platform’s smart courier selection tool helps you choose the best rate, save money, and set up shipping rules automatically.
- Review Budget & Operations: Look at your 2024 budget to account for higher postage costs. Think about changing your pricing strategies, customer acquisition costs, and improving efficiencies like packaging reduction and using 3PL warehousing and fulfillment options.
- Adjust Pricing Strategy: To cover increased shipping costs, consider raising your prices strategically while keeping an eye on competitor prices to avoid losing sales.
- Increase Transparency at Checkout: Show delivery options clearly at checkout to reduce cart abandonment and increase sales. Offering a range of top carriers can help maintain customer trust and set clear expectations.
- Use Multi-Carrier Shipping Strategies: Don’t rely on just one courier. Use Easyship’s platform to compare rates and services, ensuring you choose the most cost-effective shipping solution for each package.
How to Find the Cheapest Australia Shipping With Easyship
After the latest Australia Post price rise, you might think shipping costs will be high and delivery times slow. But with the right tools, that's not always true. Let's look at an example of shipping a small package from Sydney, New South Wales to Perth, Western Australia.
We'll use the following details and enter them into the Easyship Shipping Rate Calculator to compare pre-negotiated rates from over 250 couriers:
- Weight of package: 1KG
- Box Dimensions: 10cm x 10cm x 10cm
- Contents: Accessory (no-battery)
- Origin: Sydney, NSW
- Destination: Melbourne, VIC
To help you find the cheapest shipping options, we've ranked each service for sending a package based on estimated prices from over 250 global couriers. We also consider the estimated number of business days it takes to arrive and the type and quality of tracking available.
Sydney to Melbourne
| Courier | Delivery Time | Tracking | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendle - Premium Domestic | 3 - 4 working days | Basic | A$11.61 |
| CouriersPlease - ATL - 1kg | 1 - 3 working days | Basic | A$11.72 |
| CouriersPlease - Signature - 1kg | 1 - 3 working days | Basic | A$13.27 |
| Allied Express - Road Express | 3 - 7 working days | Regular | A$15.49 |
| UPS - Express Saver® | 3 working days | Excellent | A$24.81 |
| CouriersPlease - Multi Box STD | 1 - 3 working days | Basic | A$29.04 |
| CouriersPlease - Multi Box Pronto | 1 - 3 working days | Basic | A$31.00 |
| TNT - Overnight | 1 working day | Regular | A$41.02 |
| TNT - Road Express | 1 - 3 working days | Basic | A$45.80 |
| TNT - Express 12:00 | 1 - 2 working days | Regular | A$70.01 |
| TNT - Express 10:00 | 1 - 2 working days | Regular | A$87.68 |
| TNT - Express 09:00 | 1 - 2 working days | Regular | A$117.12 |
Shipping Internationally from Australia?
Managing shipping from Australia to other countries is important for small to medium eCommerce businesses. It's especially key if you want to cut costs and keep customers happy.
Easyship helps business owners meet customer demands for lower prices and faster deliveries. To find the cheapest shipping rates, let's look at an example: shipping a small package from Sydney, NSW to Los Angeles, USA.
We'll use the Easyship Shipping Rate Calculator to compare pre-negotiated rates from over 250 couriers:
- Weight of package: 1KG
- Box Dimensions: 10cm x 10cm x 10cm
- Contents: Accessory (no-battery)
- Origin: Sydney, NSW, AU
- Destination: Los Angeles, USA
Cheapest Shipping from Sydney, AU to Los Angeles, USA
| Courier | Delivery Time | Tracking | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS - Worldwide Saver® | 3 - 4 working days | Excellent | A$67.15 |
| Team Global - Express Parcel | 2 - 6 working days | Basic | A$78.96 |
| FedEx - International Priority | 2 - 4 working days | Excellent | A$88.83 |
Unlock Automatic Multi-Courier Shipping Today
Easyship is the top shipping and logistics company working with a network of over 250 couriers worldwide. This has put us in a position to negotiate some of the best shipping discounts with leading couriers, and we can help you reduce your shipping expenses by up to 91%.
We also offer a range of easy-to-use shipping tools, to help streamline your shipping experience and delight your buyers. Popular features include:
- Shipping Rate Calculator: You can use our shipping rate calculator to compare shipping rates from different carriers
- Comparison Tool: With our courier comparison tool, you can compare the different shipping services offered by each courier, allowing you to choose your cheapest way to ship based on other factors, not just the cost
- Insurance: To help keep your packages safe in transit, Easyship offers you insurance up to $10000
- Tracking: From custom-branded tracking emails to automatic message alerts, Easyship helps you maintain package visibility with your buyers throughout the delivery process
FAQs
When are Australia Post rates going up?
July 1, 2024: Increases will affect domestic parcels, international parcels and letters, unaddressed mail services, mail redirection and mail hold services, and local pickup and delivery.
What are the best Australia Post alternatives?
While Australia Post is one of the top carriers, with a huge network, exploring alternatives can help optimize shipping costs and services. Some top alternatives include:
- FedEx: Known for its fast and reliable delivery options, especially for international shipping
- UPS: Offers a wide range of services with extensive tracking capabilities
- Sendle: Excellent for domestic shipping with unmatched reach
Use Easyship’s Shipping Rate Calculator to compare rates and services automatically.
How can I minimize the impact of Australia Post rate increases on my business?
Easyship provides a range of features to help online retailers save on shipping costs:
- Discounted Rates: Access up to 91% off retail shipping rates with over 250 couriers worldwide
- Courier Comparison: Compare rates and services from top carriers to find the best value services for your orders
- Automated Shipping Rules: Set up rules to automate carrier selection based on package size, weight, destination, and delivery speed
- Intelligent Dashboard: Manage all your shipping needs from a single, user-friendly interface, saving time and reducing errors
