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Independent vs Storage Choice: Storage Prices Compared

7 size categories compared · Updated May 2026

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Storage Choice is cheaper overall

Storage Choice wins on price in 4 of 7 size categories.

As of May 2026, Independent operates 44 facilities while Storage Choice has 9. For medium units, Independent averages $203/month vs Storage Choice at $178/month. Storage Choice is cheaper on average across most size brackets.

Independent

Facilities 44

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

Brackets won 2 of 7

Storage Choice

Facilities 9

States QLD

Brackets won 4 of 7

Price Comparison Score

Independent: 2 wins Storage Choice: 4 wins

Price Comparison by Unit Size

Size	Independent	Storage Choice	Cheaper
Locker (< 2 m²)	$69/mo avg 19 units at 16 facilities	$99/mo avg 8 units at 4 facilities	IND 30% cheaper
Small (2–5 m²)	$134/mo avg 86 units at 23 facilities	$128/mo avg 55 units at 9 facilities	SC 4% cheaper
Medium (5–10 m²)	$203/mo avg 119 units at 39 facilities	$178/mo avg 63 units at 9 facilities	SC 12% cheaper
Large (10–20 m²)	$334/mo avg 135 units at 37 facilities	$331/mo avg 83 units at 9 facilities	SC 1% cheaper
Extra Large (20–40 m²)	$575/mo avg 26 units at 17 facilities	$682/mo avg 16 units at 7 facilities	IND 16% cheaper
Garage+ (40+ m²)	$1600/mo avg 1 units at 1 facilities	$880/mo avg 1 units at 1 facilities	SC 45% cheaper
Vehicle / Parking	$279/mo avg 5 units at 3 facilities	Not available	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Independent or Storage Choice cheaper?

Based on national average prices, Storage Choice is cheaper than Independent 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 44 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 $203/month and Storage Choice averages $178/month nationally. Storage Choice is the cheaper option on average for this size.

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