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.
StoragePrices Index
Updated monthly
The index sits at 97.0 (Apr = 100) — -3.0% 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 | $260 | 278 · 270 · 280 · 260 | ▼0.79% | |
| Sydney | $370 | 360 · 354 · 357 · 370 | ▲0.18% | |
| Melbourne | $239 | 270 · 266 · 255 · 239 | ▼2.07% | |
| Brisbane | $241 | 263 · 256 · 257 · 241 | ▼1.06% | |
| Perth | $260 | 264 · 258 · 260 · 260 | ▼0.91% | |
| Adelaide | $267 | 270 · 266 · 264 · 267 | ▲1.31% | |
| Canberra | $255 | 255 · 250 · 237 · 255 | — | |
| Hobart | $237 | 237 · 250 · 237 | ▼1.72% | |
| Darwin | $237 | 241 · 250 · 237 | ▲0.58% |
National Price Baseline
Based on 18,464 storage units across 746 facilities from 15 Australian providers, the national median self-storage price is $264 per month.
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 | $264/month |
| 25th percentile | $152/month |
| 75th percentile | $460/month |
| Price range | $1 — $10,404/month |
| Total units | 18,464 |
| Total facilities | 746 |
Provider Price Comparison
Price per square metre varies by 99% 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 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | National Storage | $22 | 5,007 | 252 |
| 3 | Independent | $29 | 628 | 58 |
| 4 | Storage Choice | $29 | 258 | 9 |
| 5 | StoreLocal | $30 | 406 | 32 |
| 6 | Loxon Storage | $31 | 386 | 25 |
| 7 | Swift Storage | $31 | 59 | 7 |
| 8 | U-Store-It | $33 | 249 | 7 |
| 9 | Fort Knox | $33 | 301 | 8 |
| 10 | KeepSafe Storage | $34 | 320 | 8 |
| 11 | Roomia | $34 | 382 | 13 |
| 12 | Wilson Storage | $37 | 254 | 19 |
| 13 | Storage King | $40 | 6,137 | 175 |
| 14 | Rent a Space | $41 | 535 | 16 |
| 15 | Kennards | $42 | 3,449 | 110 |
Median Monthly Price by Provider
| Provider | Median | IQR (25th–75th) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| StorHub | $116 | $85 — $171 | $22 — $720 |
| National Storage | $159 | $101 — $270 | $5 — $8,809 |
| Fort Knox | $197 | $116 — $337 | $31 — $1,281 |
| Storage Choice | $197 | $135 — $350 | $40 — $995 |
| Independent | $220 | $150 — $340 | $1 — $1,600 |
| U-Store-It | $241 | $171 — $379 | $45 — $1,550 |
| Loxon Storage | $269 | $175 — $399 | $29 — $1,259 |
| Roomia | $279 | $166 — $396 | $45 — $2,080 |
| Wilson Storage | $279 | $179 — $449 | $49 — $8,999 |
| StoreLocal | $285 | $185 — $469 | $27 — $1,155 |
| Rent a Space | $300 | $190 — $482 | $23 — $1,786 |
| KeepSafe Storage | $303 | $211 — $411 | $36 — $809 |
| Storage King | $337 | $207 — $560 | $2 — $10,404 |
| Kennards | $353 | $203 — $640 | $7 — $6,416 |
| Swift Storage | $380 | $325 — $513 | $125 — $950 |
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 | 899 | $60 25% on intro rates | $70 90% of units | 1.2 m² | $61/m² |
| Small | 3,713 | $141 40% on intro rates | $160 83% of units | 3.5 m² | $44/m² |
| Medium | 4,762 | $222 41% on intro rates | $250 83% of units | 7.3 m² | $32/m² |
| Large | 5,922 | $385 39% on intro rates | $425 84% of units | 14.3 m² | $28/m² |
| Extra Large | 2,272 | $720 27% on intro rates | $786 90% of units | 25.7 m² | $30/m² |
| Garage Plus | 580 | $1499 20% on intro rates | $1584 93% of units | 67.1 m² | $29/m² |
| Vehicle | 316 | $287 22% on intro rates | $295 92% of units | 19.3 m² | $19/m² |
Geographic Price Variation
Sydney Metro has the highest median storage price at $324/month — 51% higher than Melbourne at $214/month.
| Region | Units | Facilities | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Metro | 2,043 | 66 | $324 |
| Adelaide Metro | 430 | 21 | $231 |
| Perth Metro | 619 | 28 | $225 |
| Brisbane Metro | 1,158 | 46 | $223 |
| Melbourne Metro | 1,647 | 69 | $214 |
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 | 33.2% | 6,137 | 175 |
| National Storage | 27.1% | 5,007 | 252 |
| Kennards | 18.7% | 3,449 | 110 |
| Independent | 3.4% | 628 | 58 |
| Rent a Space | 2.9% | 535 | 16 |
| StoreLocal | 2.2% | 406 | 32 |
| Loxon Storage | 2.1% | 386 | 25 |
| Roomia | 2.1% | 382 | 13 |
| KeepSafe Storage | 1.7% | 320 | 8 |
| Fort Knox | 1.6% | 301 | 8 |
| Storage Choice | 1.4% | 258 | 9 |
| Wilson Storage | 1.4% | 254 | 19 |
| U-Store-It | 1.3% | 249 | 7 |
| StorHub | 0.5% | 93 | 7 |
| Swift Storage | 0.3% | 59 | 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 (16 July 2026), the median price of self-storage in Australia is $264/month, based on 18,464 units across 746 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, Storage Choice, Wilson Storage, 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.