Star Picket 1.65m Medium (1.86 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

Sourcing fencing supplies shouldn't mean paying high retail markups. In Australian agricultural, civil, and construction spaces, the 1.65m (1650mm) medium star picket weighing 1.86 kg per metre is the absolute workhorse. At The Star Guys, we import direct from the manufacturer in high volumes to deliver genuine container-direct trade pricing. This guide outlines the real market costs of 1.65m medium pickets and details how buying bulk can slash your project budget. ## Cost Factors of 1.65m Medium Pickets (1.86 kg/m) When sourcing 1.65m steel pickets, the price-per-post is influenced by three main commercial variables: surface treatment, steel weight standards, and total order volume. * **Surface Treatment:** Black bitumen coated pickets are the standard for most agricultural and temporary fencing, offering great rust protection at the lowest price point. Hot-dipped galvanised (HDG) pickets cost more upfront but are essential for high-corrosion, coastal, or long-term infrastructure applications. * **Weight Standards:** Avoid cheap 1.58 kg/m lightweight alternatives that bend during installation. Our medium-duty posts conform to the industry-standard 1.86 kg/m weight profile, giving you the integrity needed to withstand heavy ground tension. * **Order Volume:** Retail hardware stores charge a steep premium for loose posts. Buying in sling quantities (typically 200 or 400 posts per sling) directly from an Australian wholesale partner like The Star Guys drops the per-unit cost significantly. ## Where is the 1650mm Picket Best Utilised? The 1.65m (5 foot 5 inches) post is the most versatile height on the market. It is engineered to support standard rural wire fence profiles, such as 7/90/30 or 8/90/30 exclusion wire. Driven approximately 450mm into the ground, it leaves a finished height of 1.2m, matching standard boundary fence requirements perfectly. It's ideally suited for: * Standard sheep, cattle, and hobby farm boundary fences. * Silt fencing and sediment control barriers on civil engineering sites. * Temporary safety fences on construction and infrastructure projects. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: What is the exact weight of a single 1.65m medium star picket?** A: At 1.86 kg per metre, a single 1650mm medium post weighs approximately 3.07 kg. **Q: How many 1.65m pickets come in a standard sling?** A: Our bulk slings are generally packed in bundles of 10, tied in slings of 200 posts to allow easy transport and handling via tractor forks, cranes, or forklifts on-site. **Q: Are these pickets compliant with Australian standards?** A: Yes, our medium-duty steel posts are designed and manufactured to meet structural and tensile strength requirements for Australian agricultural and civil applications. **Q: What is the structural difference between black bitumen and galvanised finishes?** A: Black bitumen is budget-friendly and perfect for standard dry inland soils. Galvanised posts are hot-dip zinc-coated for superior rust resistance in highly reactive, acidic, or coastal environments. ## Get Your Trade Quote Today Secure the sharpest trade rates in Australia for your upcoming civil, farming, or fencing project. Skip the retail supply chain by ordering container-direct. Visit our [1.65m Medium Star Picket product page](/products/star-picket-1650mm-medium) and select "Get a quote" to receive a tailored, tax-invoice quote delivered direct to your site or yard.