Letter deliveries have changed

From 15 April 2024, estimated delivery timeframes for regular and priority letters have changed. Please note, letters may be delivered earlier than the timeframes shown on our website as we make progressive delivery model changes across the country through to the end of 2025.

Domestic letter with tracking prepaid envelopes

This service includes:

  • Unique identification number
  • Proof of posting when lodged over the counter at a Post Office
  • Tracking1
  • Compensation up to $100 included for loss or damage2
  • Optional email and SMS tracking notifications3
  • Optional Extra Cover up to $5004

Postage costs for Domestic letters with tracking prepaid envelopes

These prices include the envelope, postage and tracking for sending with our Regular timetable within Australia. This service generally takes 3-7 business days.Delivery times vary depending on the delivery speed you choose for your letter, and where it's sent from and where it's headed.

Envelope and weight Size Price for single item (includes GST) Bulk price for pack of 10 (includes GST)

Small DL Max envelope (to enclose a DL envelope)

Up to 125g

Size

130 x 240 x 5mm

Price for single item (includes GST)

$4.75

Bulk price for pack of 10 (includes GST)

$46.70 (1-4 packs)

 

$45.85 (5+ packs)

Medium C5 envelope

Up to 500g

Size

162 x 240 x 20mm

Price for single item (includes GST)

$6.65

Bulk price for pack of 10 (includes GST)

$64.80 (1-4 packs)

 

$63.20 (5+ packs)

Large C4 envelope

Up to 500g

Size

229 x 324 x 20mm

Price for single item (includes GST)

$8.35

Bulk price for pack of 10 (includes GST)

$81.40 (1-4 packs)

 

$79.35 (5+ packs)

Buy prepaid envelopes at your local Post Office, or in packs of 10 online.

Send Domestic letters with tracking with our Priority service

To send your Domestic letter with tracking with our Priority service, affix one Priority label next to the postage paid image. Priority labels cost 70c each. Available at any Post Office and online in a booklet of 5.

This service generally takes 2-4 business days5. Delivery times vary depending on the delivery speed you choose, and where it's sent from and where it's headed. 

1 Track events will vary depending on how your item is lodged and delivered. For details visit our tracking service.

2 You may also have additional rights to a remedy under the Australian Consumer Law. If you wish to send valuable items, we recommend you add Extra Cover prior to sending your item. View compensation for more information, ask at your local Post Office.

3 Tracking notifications are only available for Domestic letter with tracking where letters are lodged over the counter or at a self-service terminal, and an email address has been provided.

4 Additional charges apply. Extra Cover provides you with cover for the specified value of your item (up to $500 for domestic letter with tracking, or up to $5,000 for Registered Post) if your item is lost or damaged while being carried by Australia Post. Learn more about Extra Cover. Subject to the Australian Consumer Law, Australia Post does not accept liability for any consequential or indirect loss or damage arising due to any failure related to our service. Neither the compensation included with our service nor the purchase of Extra Cover limits any rights or remedies you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

5 While we will endeavour to meet this timetable, the actual delivery speed will depend on where in each state/territory the item is being posted from/to, and the level of restrictions and congestion in our delivery network at the relevant time.