Star Picket 1.35m Light (1.58 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

Cost control is the difference between a highly profitable contract and a break-even project for Australian fencing contractors, civil works crews, and rural landholders. When you are quoting on thousands of metres of silt fencing, civil boundary marking, or temporary construction barriers, paying standard retail markup on steel posts is not an option. This guide details the market dynamics, accurate pricing structures, and specifications of the star picket 1.35m light (1.58 kg/m) profile to help bulk buyers purchase smarter. ### Why Choose the 1.35m Light (1.58 kg/m) Specification? The 1350mm light star picket (weighing exactly 1.58 kilograms per linear metre) is the industry standard for light-duty site containment and agricultural division. While heavy-duty posts (2.04 kg/m) are built for high-tension cattle exclusion and permanent structural lines, the 1.58 kg/m variant balances durability with extreme cost-efficiency. Key applications for this profile include: * **Civil & Construction:** Supporting sediment control fabric, orange hazard mesh, and temporary safety boundaries on commercial jobsites. * **Agricultural Boundaries:** Sub-dividing internal paddocks for sheep, goats, or light stock where high-tension fencing is not required. * **Residential & Landscaping:** Quick-install supports for tree guards, suburban boundary marking, and temporary erosion control barriers. Manufactured from high-tensile steel and coated in high-grade black bitumen, these posts offer reliable resistance to rust and oxidation in harsh Australian soils. They are pre-punched with standard hole patterns to facilitate rapid wire threading or tie attachment. ### Wholesale Pricing Dynamics: Container-Direct vs. Retail To understand the true cost of 1.35m light posts, you must look at how the supply chain affects your unit rate. Retail hardware chains buy from importers, store the inventory in expensive regional warehouses, and sell individual posts at high margins to cover overheads. When you buy in bulk, this model makes no sense. At The Star Guys, we bypass these overheads using a container-direct model. By eliminating middleman handling, we supply slings and pallets direct to trades and farms at wholesale prices. * **Single Unit Rates:** Usually avoided by commercial buyers due to inflated administrative and shipping costs per post. * **Sling Rates (200 or 400 posts):** This is where trade-level savings begin. Buying by the sling reduces handling fees, giving fencing contractors the competitive edge on residential or light commercial tenders. * **Container-Direct Rates:** For major civil infrastructure projects, mine sites, and large agricultural holding developments, ordering by the pallet or full container provides the absolute lowest cost per post available in Australia. ### Freight Logistics and Delivery Lead Times Steel is heavy, and shipping costs can break a competitive bid if not managed properly. We coordinate direct flatbed transport from our deep-water port arrivals and regional yards directly to your jobsite or farm depot. Estimated transit times for bulk profiles include: * **Melbourne & Sydney Metro:** 1 to 3 business days. * **Brisbane & Adelaide Metro:** 2 to 4 business days. * **Regional Hubs (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA):** 3 to 7 business days depending on property accessibility and local haulier logistics. * **Western Australia & Northern Territory:** Custom freight scheduling is available to match project timelines and minimise site downtime. We provide flatbed unloading alignment and tail-lift options where onsite forklifts are unavailable. Self-pickup from our distribution points can also be arranged to eliminate freight charges entirely. ### Frequently Asked Questions #### What is the difference between light 1.58 kg/m and standard 2.04 kg/m star pickets? The primary difference lies in steel thickness and weight. Light-duty pickets use 1.58 kg of steel per metre, making them easier to drive, highly cost-effective, and ideal for temporary works or silt management. Standard 2.04 kg/m pickets are thicker, heavier, and built for permanent, high-tension rural fencing structures. #### Are these 1.35m pickets pre-drilled for wire? Yes, all our 1.35m light star pickets come with pre-punched, industry-standard hole spacings to ensure rapid installation of security tie wires, plain wire, or barbed wire run lines. #### How does the black bitumen coating protect the posts? Our pickets undergo a hot-dipped black bitumen bath coating process. This raw petroleum-based coating seals the raw steel from moisture, air exposure, and acidic soil compounds, significantly extending the lifespan of the post in the ground compared to untreated steel. #### Can I mix my order with other fencing accessories? Absolutely. Fencing contractors frequently bundle their 1.35m light posts with high-tensile wire, barbed wire, petrol post drivers, and safety caps to consolidate shipping costs and secure deeper trade discounts. ### Save on Your Next Project with The Star Guys Do not let inflated retail markup cut into your commercial margins or farm development budget. Secure raw wholesale rates on genuine, high-tensile black bitumen star pickets direct from our container shipments. To compare bulk rates or book a direct freight run to your site, head over to our main product page to secure your order. [Get a quote on our 1.35m Light Star Pickets](/products/star-picket-1350mm-light)