Service update

We are endeavouring to deliver according to the Priority messages delivery timetable as all-time we tin while subject to ongoing challenges due to the COVID pandemic, including the reduction in domestic flights available to deport mail, temporary closures of some facilities when required, and precautionary self-isolation of our team members in accordance with state regulations.


Further information on how nosotros're reducing delays, forth with current issues affecting our networks, can be constitute at auspost.com.au/service-updates

Calculate the postage of your alphabetic character

Postage for sending a regular letter is determined past size, thickness and weight.

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Small alphabetic character or carte du jour (maximum 250g)

A small letter must not exceed:

  • Length: 240mm
  • Width: 130mm
  • Thickness: 5mm

If your letter exceeds these measurements, it may need to be sent as a big alphabetic character or packet.

As a guide, 250g is approximately 50 sheets of standard A4 80gsm re-create paper.

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Big letter
(maximum 500g)

A large letter of the alphabet must non exceed:

  • Length: 360mm
  • Width: 260mm
  • Thickness: 20mm

There are three prices for large letters depending on the weight of the letter of the alphabet – 125g, 250g and 500g.

Every bit a guide, 500g is approximately 100 sheets of standard A4 80gsm copy paper.

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Does your letter of the alphabet need to exist sent equally a parcel?

If your envelope exceeds the measurements of a large letter, it must exist sent as a parcel.

Find the correct postage for your regular letter

Delivery estimates
Letter of the alphabet size Max. dimensions

Regular delivery timetable

(incl. GST)

 Equivalent number of $ane.10 stamps
Pocket-sized letter or postcard (250g)

Max. dimensions

130 x 240 x 5mm

Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST)

$1.10

Equivalent number of $i.10 stamps

1
Large letter (125g)

Max. dimensions

260 10 360 x 20mm

E.g. C5, C4, B4 size envelopes

Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST)

$2.20

Equivalent number of $1.10 stamps

2
Big letter (250g)

Max. dimensions

260 ten 360 x 20mm

E.g. C5, C4, B4 size envelopes

Regular commitment timetable (incl. GST)

$three.30

Equivalent number of $ane.ten stamps

3
Large letter (500g)

Max. dimensions

260 x 360 10 20mm

E.g. C5, C4, B4 size envelopes

Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST)

$5.50

Equivalent number of $1.10 stamps

5

If y'all have received an invoice for underpaid postal service and take additional questions, you'll find more than data on our Underpaid mail folio.

Post your letter

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Choose your delivery speed

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Utilise the correct postage and label

Apply your stamp(due south) and if sending by Priority, affix a Priority label to the left of your stamp(s) as shown.

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Post your letter of the alphabet

To go your letter on its way, only post it over the counter at a Post Role or in a cherry-red Street Posting Box.2

Regular letter delivery times

Same state

Delivery timeframes
Origin and destination Estimated delivery time1
Within metropolitan areas of capital cities, or within the same city or town or an adjacent city or town in the same country

Estimated delivery fourth dimension1

2-three business days
From metro areas of capital cities to country locations

Estimated delivery fourth dimension1

3-four business days
Betwixt country locations

Estimated delivery time1

3-4 business days

Interstate

Commitment timeframes
Origin and destination Estimated delivery fourth dimension1
Between metro areas of capital cities

Estimated delivery fourth dimension1

iii-iv business concern days
Betwixt metro areas of capital cities and state locations

Estimated delivery timeone

4-5 business days
Between country locations

Estimated delivery time1

5-6 business days

Are you lot a concession carte du jour holder?

Yous could exist eligible for a reduced rate on domestic stamp with concession stamps.

Sending Christmas or seasonal greeting cards?

You tin purchase a reduced rate Christmas stamp during the months of November and December to transport your Christmas and seasonal greeting cards.

1 While nosotros will endeavour to meet this timetable, the actual commitment speed will depend on where in each state/territory the particular is being posted from/to, and the level of restrictions and congestion in our commitment network at the relevant time.

For detailed information on available service options and charges please refer to our Post charges guide (PDF 463kB).

2 All delivery times are based on the number of business days items have to arrive following the solar day of posting. Monday - Friday clearance times for street posting boxes vary depending on location (check the details on your local box). Items posted after the clearance time and on weekends or public holidays are considered to be lodged the next business concern day.