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.
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Updated monthly
The index sits at 96.4 (Apr = 100) — -3.6% on a like-for-like basis since Apr. It holds the unit set constant month to month, so it tracks real movement in advertised rates — not changes in which facilities we measure. (The raw median above moves more, partly because the tracked pool is still growing.)
By capital city market
3-month level · matched MoM| Market | Median /mo | 3-month trend | Level | MoM* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | $255 | 278 · 270 · 280 · 255 | ▼1.37% | |
| Sydney | $373 | 360 · 354 · 357 · 373 | ▲0.19% | |
| Melbourne | $231 | 270 · 266 · 255 · 231 | ▼3.0% | |
| Brisbane | $240 | 263 · 256 · 257 · 240 | ▼1.18% | |
| Perth | $260 | 264 · 258 · 260 · 260 | ▼1.39% | |
| Adelaide | $265 | 270 · 266 · 264 · 265 | ▲0.52% | |
| Canberra | $250 | 255 · 250 · 237 · 250 | — | |
| Hobart | $237 | 237 · 250 · 237 | ▼1.72% | |
| Darwin | $237 | 241 · 250 · 237 | ▲0.58% |
National Price Baseline
Based on 18,707 storage units across 748 facilities from 15 Australian providers, the national median advertised self-storage price is $263 per month. That figure is promo-inclusive; after any introductory period, the median standard rate is $302 per month over 93% of units where the ongoing rate is observable.
Typical price range: The interquartile range (middle 50% of units) is $152 to $460 per month. Full range spans $1 to $10,404 per month, reflecting diverse unit sizes and locations.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median price (advertised) | $263/month |
| Median price (standard, after intro) | $302/month 93% of units |
| 25th percentile | $152/month |
| 75th percentile | $460/month |
| Price range | $1 — $10,404/month |
| Total units | 18,707 |
| Total facilities | 748 |
Provider Price Comparison
Price per square metre varies by 97% across providers. StorHub offers the best value at $21/m², while Kennards is highest at $42/m².
Price Per Square Metre (Value Ranking)
| Rank | Provider | Price/m² | Units | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | StorHub | $21 | 94 | 7 |
| 2 | National Storage | $22 | 5,084 | 252 |
| 3 | Independent | $29 | 643 | 60 |
| 4 | Storage Choice | $29 | 261 | 9 |
| 5 | StoreLocal | $30 | 414 | 32 |
| 6 | Loxon Storage | $30 | 395 | 25 |
| 7 | Swift Storage | $31 | 62 | 7 |
| 8 | U-Store-It | $33 | 253 | 7 |
| 9 | Fort Knox | $34 | 305 | 8 |
| 10 | KeepSafe Storage | $34 | 322 | 8 |
| 11 | Roomia | $34 | 385 | 13 |
| 12 | Wilson Storage | $36 | 267 | 19 |
| 13 | Storage King | $40 | 6,152 | 175 |
| 14 | Rent a Space | $41 | 539 | 16 |
| 15 | Kennards | $42 | 3,531 | 110 |
Median Monthly Price by Provider
The advertised median is promo-inclusive, so a provider running deep introductory offers ranks cheap on it while its ongoing standard rate is much higher. Both are shown; the On intro column is the share of that provider's listings currently on a promotional rate. Sorted by standard rate where it is observed across most of the fleet.
| Provider | Median (advertised) | Median (standard) | On intro | IQR (25th–75th) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StorHub | $114 | $225 100% | 84% | $85 — $168 | $22 — $720 |
| Independent | $220 | $240 100% | 24% | $150 — $333 | $1 — $1,600 |
| U-Store-It | $245 | $245 100% | — | $175 — $380 | $45 — $1,550 |
| National Storage | $160 | $258 97% | 77% | $101 — $270 | $5 — $8,809 |
| Wilson Storage | $269 | $269 100% | — | $169 — $449 | $49 — $8,999 |
| Storage Choice | $195 | $270 100% | 40% | $130 — $350 | $40 — $995 |
| Rent a Space | $303 | $303 100% | 51% | $187 — $483 | $22 — $1,786 |
| KeepSafe Storage | $303 | $303 100% | — | $211 — $411 | $36 — $809 |
| Storage King | $330 | $346 100% | 18% | $204 — $560 | $2 — $10,404 |
| Kennards | $354 | $359 100% | 4% | $203 — $653 | $7 — $6,416 |
| Fort Knox | $193 | $200 43% | 57% | $116 — $335 | $31 — $1,281 |
| Loxon Storage | $269 | $296 24% | 76% | $177 — $399 | $29 — $1,259 |
| Roomia | $278 | $185 16% | 84% | $166 — $396 | $45 — $2,080 |
| StoreLocal | $280 | $330 32% | 68% | $183 — $454 | $25 — $1,368 |
| Swift Storage | $385 | $420 42% | 58% | $322 — $525 | $125 — $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 advertised | Median after intro period | Avg Size | Price/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locker | 915 | $60 25% on intro rates | $70 97% of units | 1.2 m² | $61/m² |
| Small | 3,753 | $140 40% on intro rates | $159 92% of units | 3.5 m² | $43/m² |
| Medium | 4,810 | $220 42% on intro rates | $249 93% of units | 7.3 m² | $31/m² |
| Large | 6,006 | $381 39% on intro rates | $424 92% of units | 14.3 m² | $28/m² |
| Extra Large | 2,315 | $720 28% on intro rates | $779 95% of units | 25.8 m² | $30/m² |
| Garage Plus | 592 | $1499 21% on intro rates | $1600 96% of units | 66.9 m² | $29/m² |
| Vehicle | 316 | $290 22% on intro rates | $295 93% of units | 19.3 m² | $19/m² |
Geographic Price Variation
Sydney Metro has the highest median storage price at $323/month — 58% higher than Melbourne at $204/month.
| Region | Units | Facilities | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Metro | 2,057 | 66 | $323 |
| Perth Metro | 618 | 28 | $230 |
| Adelaide Metro | 448 | 22 | $230 |
| Brisbane Metro | 1,174 | 46 | $220 |
| Melbourne Metro | 1,650 | 69 | $204 |
Market Structure
The Australian self-storage market is concentrated among major providers. The top 3 providers (Storage King, National Storage, Kennards) account for 79% of tracked units.
| Provider | Share of Units | Units | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage King | 32.9% | 6,152 | 175 |
| National Storage | 27.2% | 5,084 | 252 |
| Kennards | 18.9% | 3,531 | 110 |
| Independent | 3.4% | 643 | 60 |
| Rent a Space | 2.9% | 539 | 16 |
| StoreLocal | 2.2% | 414 | 32 |
| Loxon Storage | 2.1% | 395 | 25 |
| Roomia | 2.1% | 385 | 13 |
| KeepSafe Storage | 1.7% | 322 | 8 |
| Fort Knox | 1.6% | 305 | 8 |
| Wilson Storage | 1.4% | 267 | 19 |
| Storage Choice | 1.4% | 261 | 9 |
| U-Store-It | 1.4% | 253 | 7 |
| StorHub | 0.5% | 94 | 7 |
| Swift Storage | 0.3% | 62 | 7 |
Data Limitations
- Not comprehensive: Covers 15 providers including 600+ independent facilities; still a sample of a market IBISWorld sizes far larger
- Promotional rates are included: The median advertised price counts introductory and discounted listings at their discounted rate. Across the size categories above, 15–38% of listings carry an introductory rate, so the advertised median sits 4–13% below the median standard rate. Both are published.
- The standard rate is not always observable: Where an operator publishes an introductory rate without its standard rate, the unit contributes to the advertised median and not to the standard one. Those units skew toward the cheaper operators, so the standard median is an upper-biased estimate.
- Listed prices only: Reflects advertised prices, not transacted or negotiated rates
- Availability: Prices reflect listed availability, not actual booking rates
Cite This Data
Journalistic
According to the StoragePrices.au Storage Price Index (28 July 2026), the median price of self-storage in Australia is $263/month, based on 18,707 units across 748 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, Independent, Rent a Space, StoreLocal, Loxon Storage, Roomia, KeepSafe Storage, Fort Knox, Wilson Storage, Storage Choice, U-Store-It, StorHub, Swift Storage.
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.