Australian Self-Storage Price Index
The first consumer-facing, regularly updated self-storage price index in Australia. Transparent, objective pricing data to help you make informed storage decisions.
National Price Baseline
Based on 16,763 storage units across 721 facilities from 15 Australian providers, the national median self-storage price is $275 per month.
Typical price range: The interquartile range (middle 50% of units) is $163 to $472 per month. Full range spans $1 to $10,404 per month, reflecting diverse unit sizes and locations.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price | $275/month |
| 25th percentile | $163/month |
| 75th percentile | $472/month |
| Price range | $1 — $10,404/month |
| Total units | 16,763 |
| Total facilities | 721 |
Provider Price Comparison
Price per square metre varies by 87% across providers. StorHub offers the best value at $23/m², while Rent a Space is highest at $43/m².
Price Per Square Metre (Value Ranking)
| Rank | Provider | Price/m² | Units | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | StorHub | $23 | 71 | 7 |
| 2 | National Storage | $25 | 4,575 | 252 |
| 3 | Storage Choice | $28 | 226 | 9 |
| 4 | Independent | $29 | 391 | 44 |
| 5 | StoreLocal | $30 | 324 | 32 |
| 6 | Loxon Storage | $31 | 170 | 14 |
| 7 | Swift Storage | $33 | 75 | 10 |
| 8 | Fort Knox | $34 | 284 | 8 |
| 9 | U-Store-It | $34 | 203 | 7 |
| 10 | KeepSafe Storage | $34 | 304 | 8 |
| 11 | Roomia | $34 | 273 | 10 |
| 12 | Wilson Storage | $38 | 233 | 20 |
| 13 | Storage King | $40 | 6,045 | 174 |
| 14 | Kennards | $41 | 3,091 | 110 |
| 15 | Rent a Space | $43 | 498 | 16 |
Median Monthly Price by Provider
| Provider | Median | IQR (25th–75th) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| StorHub | $130 | $88 — $226 | $26 — $720 |
| National Storage | $186 | $113 — $314 | $7 — $8,809 |
| Fort Knox | $196 | $112 — $329 | $31 — $1,265 |
| Storage Choice | $200 | $125 — $324 | $44 — $995 |
| Independent | $212 | $141 — $330 | $1 — $1,600 |
| U-Store-It | $239 | $171 — $358 | $45 — $922 |
| StoreLocal | $265 | $170 — $466 | $30 — $1,100 |
| Wilson Storage | $279 | $189 — $449 | $49 — $8,999 |
| Roomia | $280 | $175 — $399 | $45 — $1,515 |
| Loxon Storage | $284 | $199 — $447 | $29 — $1,259 |
| KeepSafe Storage | $309 | $212 — $417 | $29 — $790 |
| Rent a Space | $312 | $196 — $494 | $27 — $1,858 |
| Storage King | $339 | $209 — $565 | $1 — $10,404 |
| Kennards | $339 | $195 — $609 | $7 — $6,416 |
| Swift Storage | $375 | $293 — $523 | $110 — $1,400 |
Size Economics: Larger Units = Better Value
Price per square metre decreases as unit size increases, making larger units more economical on a per-m² basis.
| Size Category | Units | Median Price | Avg Size | Price/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locker | 818 | $62 | 1.2 m² | $63/m² |
| Small | 3,433 | $146 | 3.5 m² | $45/m² |
| Medium | 4,385 | $231 | 7.4 m² | $33/m² |
| Large | 5,296 | $395 | 14.2 m² | $29/m² |
| Extra Large | 2,093 | $747 | 25.4 m² | $32/m² |
| Garage Plus | 440 | $1593 | 71.5 m² | $29/m² |
| Vehicle | 298 | $287 | 19.2 m² | $19/m² |
Geographic Price Variation
Sydney Metro has the highest median storage price at $330/month — 41% higher than Melbourne at $233/month.
| Region | Units | Facilities | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Metro | 1,946 | 60 | $330 |
| Brisbane Metro | 936 | 38 | $256 |
| Perth Metro | 602 | 27 | $245 |
| Adelaide Metro | 346 | 18 | $241 |
| Melbourne Metro | 1,216 | 54 | $233 |
Market Structure
The Australian self-storage market is concentrated among major providers. The top 3 providers (Storage King, National Storage, Kennards) account for 82% of tracked units.
| Provider | Share of Units | Units | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage King | 36.1% | 6,045 | 174 |
| National Storage | 27.3% | 4,575 | 252 |
| Kennards | 18.4% | 3,091 | 110 |
| Rent a Space | 3.0% | 498 | 16 |
| Independent | 2.3% | 391 | 44 |
| StoreLocal | 1.9% | 324 | 32 |
| KeepSafe Storage | 1.8% | 304 | 8 |
| Fort Knox | 1.7% | 284 | 8 |
| Roomia | 1.6% | 273 | 10 |
| Wilson Storage | 1.4% | 233 | 20 |
| Storage Choice | 1.3% | 226 | 9 |
| U-Store-It | 1.2% | 203 | 7 |
| Loxon Storage | 1.0% | 170 | 14 |
| Swift Storage | 0.4% | 75 | 10 |
| StorHub | 0.4% | 71 | 7 |
Data Limitations
- Not comprehensive: Covers 15 major providers, excludes independent operators (~54% of market per IBISWorld)
- Listed prices only: Reflects advertised prices, not negotiated rates or promotions
- Availability: Prices reflect listed availability, not actual booking rates
Cite This Data
Journalistic
According to the StoragePrices.au Storage Price Index (18 May 2026), the median price of self-storage in Australia is $275/month, based on 16,763 units across 721 facilities from 15 major providers.
Academic (APA)
StoragePrices.au. (2026). Australian Self-Storage Price Index [Dataset]. https://storageprices.au/market-data
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Methodology Details
+Data Collection
Automated web scraping of provider websites and APIs. Frequency: weekly (varies by provider).
Providers Included
15 major Australian self-storage providers: Storage King, National Storage, Kennards, Rent a Space, Independent, StoreLocal, KeepSafe Storage, Fort Knox, Roomia, Wilson Storage, Storage Choice, U-Store-It, Loxon Storage, Swift Storage, StorHub.
Data Cleaning
- Anomalies filtered: Prices flagged as statistical outliers (>3 standard deviations from median) are excluded
- Active units only: Only units marked as active in database
- Active facilities only: Only facilities marked as operational
Statistical Measures
- Median: Primary measure (robust to outliers, industry standard for price data)
- Interquartile Range (IQR): 25th to 75th percentile, represents typical price range
- Price per m²: Calculated as average price ÷ average size for each category
Geographic Classification
Metro regions defined as facilities within 25 km of city centre: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.