Star Picket 1.80m Light (1.58 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

Sourcing materials for scale fencing projects in Australia presents a constant battle: balancing structural integrity with tight project budgets. Whether you are running kilometres of rural boundary wire, setting up civil silt fencing, or installing standard exclusion fencing, standard retail hardware prices quickly eat into your margins. For most everyday fencing applications, paying for heavy-duty 2.04 kg/m posts is over-engineering. That is where the **1.80m light star picket (1.58 kg/m)** becomes the smartest choice. It provides the height needed for standard stock fencing while keeping the steel weight—and the price tag—highly manageable. This guide breaks down the current market rates, bulk pricing structures, and logistical factors for buying 1800mm light star pickets direct in Australia. ## What Influences 1.80m Light Star Picket Pricing? When buying steel fencing supplies, understanding how pricing is structured helps you secure the best possible trade rates. The price of a 1.80m light picket is primarily driven by three factors: 1. **Order Volume (Sling vs. Container Rates):** Buying individual pickets at retail is the most expensive path. True wholesale saving begins at the sling level (typically 200 or 400 posts per pack). If you can buy direct by the pallet or container load, the cost per post drops significantly. 2. **Steel Coating Type:** * **Black Bitumen:** The most cost-effective option. Coated in baked-on black bitumen to protect the high-tensile steel from moisture and rust. Perfect for inland, dry, or standard agricultural applications. * **Hot-Dip Galvanised (HDG):** Highly rust-resistant, recommended for coastal regions, wet environments, or highly acidic soils. Galvanising adds a premium to the raw post price but pays off in corrosive environments. 3. **Import & Freight Costs:** Because steel is heavy, transport can easily double your unit cost if you buy from inefficient supply chains. Sourcing from a supplier that ships direct from international foundries to Australian major shipping hubs keeps the baseline cost to a minimum. ## Technical Specifications & Common Applications To ensure the 1.80m light post is the correct choice for your project, review the standard engineering specifications: * **Total Length:** 1800mm (1.80 metres) * **Weight Rating:** 1.58 kilograms per linear metre (approx. 2.84 kg per single post) * **Material:** High-tensile rail steel or equivalent commercial-grade Q235 steel * **Pre-drilled Holes:** Standard spacing for backing wire, barbed wire, or ringlock mesh * **Pointed Bottom:** Tapered tip for easy driving into rocky or compacted Australian soils ### Where are these posts best utilised? * **Rural Agriculture:** Ideal for cattle, sheep, and goat fencing when paired with plain or barbed wire. * **Civil Works & Construction:** Excellent for erecting temporary orange safety mesh or supporting heavy-duty sediment silt control fabrics. * **Hobby Farms:** Cost-effective boundary marking and vegetable garden trellising. ## Freight, Logistics and Lead Times across Australia Steel posts are incredibly heavy, making freight a critical component of your overall pricing. To keep your landed cost as low as possible, we coordinate direct deliveries using tailored logistics. For regional farms, outback properties, and active civil sites, we offer direct crane-truck (hiab) delivery or coordinated flatbed drop-offs. If your site has dedicated unloading equipment (such as a tractor with forks, or a forklift), freight costs can be significantly reduced. Lead times generally range from 2 to 5 business days for metro areas (including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide), with regional deliveries taking slightly longer depending on road-train access. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Why choose the 1.58 kg/m model over the heavy-duty 1.90 or 2.04 kg/m models? If you are not fencing extremely aggressive bulls or working in highly unstable, shifting ground, the 1.58 kg/m light post offers more than enough vertical support at a substantially lower raw material cost. It is easier to carry across rough country, faster to drive manually, and reduces total project freight bills. ### How many 1.80m star pickets come in a standard bundle? Our star pickets are securely packed in slings of 200 or 400 posts. They are strapped with heavy-duty steel bands for safe lifting and transport via forklift, tractor, or crane. ### Do you deliver directly to remote and regional properties? Yes, we specialise in regional dispatch. Whether you need delivery to a civil yard or directly to a property gate in regional NSW, Queensland, Victoria, or South Australia, we have freight pathways designed for bulk steel. ### Can I mix black bitumen and hot-dip galvanised star pickets in one order? Yes, you can configure your order to suit your specific terrain. Many buyers use hot-dip galvanised posts in low-lying gullies or damp areas, and black bitumen star pickets on drier ridges. ## Secure Your Trade Quote Today At The Star Guys, we import premium-grade steel fencing products directly from the manufacturer, bypassing the expensive retail storefronts. This allows us to pass real trade savings on to Aussie farmers, civil contractors, and fencers. To get an accurate, obligation-free quote landed directly to your yard or job site, head over to our [1.80m light star picket product page](/products/star-picket-1800mm-light), input your quantity, and click 'Get a Quote' to speak directly with our commercial team.