Australian Skip Bin Price Index — July 2026
Updated 20 July 2026 · rebuilt monthly from live marketplace data
Average skip bin price by city and size
Average from-price (the lowest advertised general-waste price for each size) across every serviced postcode in each metro area. Figures are indicative market averages, not quotes — enter your postcode above for a live local price.
| City / metro | 2m³ | 3m³ | 4m³ | 5m³ | 6m³ | 8m³ | 10m³ | Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $343 | $415 | $504 | $635 | $655 | $928 | $1,046 | 244 |
| Melbourne | $210 | $312 | $412 | $437 | $615 | $825 | $1,055 | 201 |
| Brisbane | $304 | $358 | $409 | $678 | $648 | $831 | $1,152 | 126 |
| Gold Coast | $340 | $464 | $544 | — | $737 | $887 | $1,190 | 19 |
| Sunshine Coast | $375 | $407 | $459 | — | $546 | $650 | $1,108 | 24 |
| Perth | $311 | $376 | $533 | — | $654 | $828 | $1,037 | 120 |
| Adelaide | $243 | $355 | $383 | $446 | $490 | $649 | $1,137 | 132 |
| Canberra | $249 | $312 | $317 | — | $519 | — | $791 | 31 |
| Newcastle | $300 | $384 | $490 | — | $613 | $743 | $843 | 27 |
| Wollongong | $260 | $374 | $496 | $609 | $664 | $870 | $1,026 | 18 |
| National average | $286 | $368 | $450 | $557 | $614 | $828 | $1,050 | 1,175 |
Cheapest and dearest capitals, by size
The national average alongside the metro with the lowest and highest average from-price for each size.
| Skip size | National average | Cheapest metro | Dearest metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2m³ | $286 | Melbourne · $210 | Sunshine Coast · $375 |
| 3m³ | $368 | Melbourne · $312 | Gold Coast · $464 |
| 4m³ | $450 | Canberra · $317 | Gold Coast · $544 |
| 5m³ | $557 | Melbourne · $437 | Brisbane · $678 |
| 6m³ | $614 | Adelaide · $490 | Gold Coast · $737 |
| 8m³ | $828 | Adelaide · $649 | Sydney · $928 |
| 10m³ | $1,050 | Canberra · $791 | Gold Coast · $1,190 |
How we calculate the index
Source: our own live marketplace catalogue on 2026-07-20 — real advertised prices from vetted suppliers, not survey estimates or list prices.
Method: for each postcode we take the lowest advertised price for each skip size (general waste), then average those from-prices across all serviced postcodes in a city's metro postcode band. Sizes below 2m³, Load & Go rubbish-removal services, and hook-lift bins (13m³+) are excluded so like is compared with like; a city/size cell is shown only where enough postcodes carry that size.
Metro postcode bands: Sydney 2000–2234/2555–2574/2745–2770 · Newcastle 2280–2310 · Wollongong 2500–2530 · Canberra 2600–2620/2900–2920 · Melbourne 3000–3211 (+ outer growth bands) · Brisbane 4000–4207/4300–4305/4500–4520 · Gold Coast 4209–4287 · Sunshine Coast 4550–4575 · Adelaide 5000–5174 · Perth 6000–6199.
Averages are drawn from 1,175 postcodes. Sample size varies by city (shown in the table); smaller markets move more between editions. Indicative only — your price depends on your exact postcode, waste type and dates.
Skip bin price FAQ
How much does a skip bin cost in Australia?
Based on live prices across 1,175 postcodes in July 2026, the average from-price is about $286 for a 2m³ skip, $450 for a 4m³ skip, $614 for a 6m³ skip and $1,050 for a 10m³ skip. Prices vary by city and postcode.
Which city has the cheapest skip bins?
For a 2m³ mini skip, Melbourne is cheapest on average ($210) and Sunshine Coast the dearest ($375). The cheapest city changes by size — the tables above show the average for every city and size.
How is the price index calculated?
For each postcode we take the lowest advertised price for each skip size (general waste), then average those from-prices across every serviced postcode in a city's metro postcode band. It uses our own live marketplace data — not survey estimates.
How often is the index updated?
Monthly. Each edition is dated and rebuilt from the current live catalogue, so the figures track real market movement rather than a one-off snapshot.
Why do skip bin prices vary so much between cities?
Tip and landfill levies, travel distance to depots, permit rules and local competition all differ by council and state, so the same size skip can cost noticeably more in one metro than another.