Storage cost guide
How Much Does Storage Cost in Australia?
The short answer
Self storage in Australia usually costs $150 to $400 a month. Removalist storage is often priced at $30 to $60 per cubic metre a month. At UNN Movers, managed storage starts from $25 per cubic metre a month, GST included.
A 1 bedroom home is about 10 cubic metres, so roughly $250 a month. You pay for the space your things take up, not a whole unit.
How much does storage cost per month?
| Storage type | Market price | UNN Movers |
|---|---|---|
| Self storage unit | $150 to $400 a month | Not offered |
| Removalist depot storage | $30 to $60 per m³ a month | From $25 per m³ a month |
Market figures from QuoteYard and We Move Group, 2026. UNN prices include GST.
What is the difference between managed and self storage?
With self storage, you rent a unit, move your things in and lock it yourself. With managed storage, we collect, store and bring your things back.
| Managed storage | Self storage | |
|---|---|---|
| Moving in | We collect from your door | You move it yourself |
| Billing | By the cubic metre you use | By the size of the unit |
| Access | Booked visits | Any time during opening hours |
| Best for | Moves, renovations, gaps between homes | Things you need often |
If you need to get to your things every week, self storage is the better fit.
How much storage space do you need?
| Home | Approximate volume | UNN estimate per month |
|---|---|---|
| A few boxes and furniture | 4 m³ | About $100 |
| 1 to 2 bedrooms | About 10 m³ | About $250 |
| 3 bedrooms | About 16 m³ | About $400 |
A guide only. We confirm the volume when we collect.
What is included in managed storage?
- Collection from your door
- Blankets and wrapping stay on for the whole stay
- An itemised inventory signed at collection and return
- Sealed modules with no public access
- Part returns without opening everything
- Return to any address, with furniture rebuilt
What does pickup and return cost?
Collection and return are charged at our moving rate of $120 an hour for two movers and a truck. If storage is part of a house move, collection happens on the same day.
Are your things insured in storage?
Yes. Your belongings are insured while they are in our storage, as well as on the truck.
Is there a minimum term?
No lock-in. You are billed monthly and can end storage whenever you are ready.
What cannot go into storage?
- Food and anything perishable
- Plants
- Paint, fuel, gas bottles and chemicals
- Firearms and ammunition
- Large lithium batteries
Why book storage with UNN?
From $25 per m³ a month
Pay for the space you use.
No lock-in
Monthly billing.
Insured in storage
Not just on the truck.
Collected and returned
By our own movers.
Where can you book storage with UNN?
UNN offers managed storage in four cities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does storage cost per month?
UNN starts from $25 per cubic metre a month. A 1 bedroom home is about $250 a month.
Is managed storage cheaper than self storage?
For smaller loads, often yes, because you only pay for the space you use. It also saves you hiring a truck.
Is there a minimum storage term?
No. Billing is monthly with no lock-in.
Can I get items out while they are in storage?
Yes. Book a visit or a part return.
Are my belongings insured in storage?
Yes, in storage and on the truck.
How do you get a written price?
Tell us roughly what you are storing and for how long. You get a fixed price within two hours.
Packing before storage? See what packing services cost. Moving an office between leases? See office relocation costs.
- $120 an hour, GST included
- No extra fees
- $20M public liability
- 6am to 10pm, seven days