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Independent vs Storage Choice: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated August 2026

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Independent is cheaper overall

Independent wins on price in 5 of 7 size categories.

As of August 2026, Independent operates 49 facilities while Storage Choice has 9. For medium units, Independent averages $214/month vs Storage Choice at $186/month. Independent is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent

Facilities 49

States NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Brackets won 5 of 7

Storage Choice

Facilities 9

States QLD

Brackets won 1 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 5 wins Storage Choice: 1 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size	Independent	Storage Choice	Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²)	$62/mo avg 27 units at 17 facilities	$90/mo avg 12 units at 7 facilities	IND 31% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²)	$129/mo avg 116 units at 32 facilities	$131/mo avg 62 units at 9 facilities	IND 2% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²)	$214/mo avg 176 units at 47 facilities	$186/mo avg 73 units at 9 facilities	SC 13% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²)	$310/mo avg 194 units at 43 facilities	$353/mo avg 97 units at 9 facilities	IND 12% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²)	$447/mo avg 45 units at 21 facilities	$688/mo avg 22 units at 9 facilities	IND 35% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²)	$813/mo avg 3 units at 3 facilities	$880/mo avg 1 units at 1 facilities	IND 8% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking	$307/mo avg 7 units at 5 facilities	Not available	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent or Storage Choice cheaper?

Based on national average prices, Independent is cheaper than Storage Choice across the majority of unit size categories. However, prices vary by location — compare prices in your specific suburb for the most accurate result.

How many locations do Independent and Storage Choice have?

Independent has 49 facilities with available pricing, while Storage Choice has 9. Facility counts reflect locations where we have current pricing data.

Which states do Independent and Storage Choice operate in?

Independent operates in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. Storage Choice operates in QLD.

Which is better for a medium storage unit — Independent or Storage Choice?

For medium units (5-10 m²), Independent averages $214/month and Storage Choice averages $186/month nationally. Storage Choice is the cheaper option on average for this size.

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