Letter deliveries have changed
Letter deliveries have changed
From 15 April 2024, estimated delivery timeframes for regular and priority letters have changed. Please note, letters may be delivered earlier than the timeframes shown on our website as we make progressive delivery model changes across the country through to the end of 2025.
How much does it cost to send a letter to the regular timetable?
| Letter size | Dimensions | Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Small letter or postcard | Dimensions 130 x 240 x 5mm |
Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST) $1.50 |
| Large letter 125g | Dimensions 260 x 360 x 20mm |
Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST) $3.00 |
| Large letter 250g | Dimensions 260 x 360 x 20mm |
Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST) $4.50 |
| Large letter 500g | Dimensions 260 x 360 x 20mm |
Regular delivery timetable (incl. GST) $7.50 |
If you have received an invoice for underpaid mail and have additional questions, you'll find more information on our Underpaid mail page.
Regular letter delivery times
Same state
| 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 state | Estimated delivery time1 3-4 business days |
| From metro areas of capital cities to country locations | Estimated delivery time1 4-5 business days |
| Between country locations | Estimated delivery time1 4-5 business days |
Interstate
| Origin and destination | Estimated delivery time1 |
|---|---|
| Between metro areas of capital cities | Estimated delivery time1 4-5 business days |
| Between metro areas of capital cities and country locations | Estimated delivery time1 5-6 business days |
| Between country locations | Estimated delivery time1 6-7 business days |
Are you a concession card holder?
You could be eligible for a reduced rate on domestic postage with concession stamps.
How to post your letter
To get your letter on its way ASAP, simply post it over the counter at a Post Office prior to closing time, or in a red street-posting box.
Monday - Friday clearance times for street posting boxes vary depending on location. Check the details on your local box.
Items posted on weekends or public holidays will begin their delivery journey the next business day.
Sending rigid items?
Small, inflexible items sent in regular paper envelopes can easily get damaged in our sorting machines.
If you’re sending such items – especially in large volumes – please contact your account manager to discuss design or arrange testing your packaging.
Or, you can email us at MailPresentation@auspost.com.au
Sending Christmas or seasonal greeting cards?
You can purchase a reduced rate Christmas stamp during the months of November and December to send your Christmas and seasonal greeting cards.
1 While we will endeavour to meet this timetable, the actual delivery speed will depend on where in each state/territory the item is being posted from/to, and the level of restrictions and congestion in our delivery network at the relevant time.
For detailed information on available service options and charges please refer to our Post charges guide (PDF 463kB).
