Star Picket 1.80m Medium (1.86 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

Fencing contractors, farmers, and civil works buyers face the same ongoing headache: squeezed margins and inflated retail prices on essential steel supplies. When you need to run kilometres of exclusion fencing, rural boundary lines, or construction site perimeters, paying retail markup on bulk steel posts simply does not make sense. The 1.80m (1800mm) length is the workhorse of the Australian fencing industry. Opting for the medium grade (weighing 1.86 kg per metre) striking the perfect balance between driving durability and cost-efficiency. This guide breaks down the true trade costs, specifications, and logistics of sourcing medium-duty star pickets in Australia without the middleman margins. ## Why Choose 1.80m Medium (1.86 kg/m) Star Pickets? Selecting the right weight class for your posts is critical to the longevity of your fence line. While raw budget-driven projects might lean toward lightweight 1.58 kg/m alternatives, they often bend when driven into hard, sun-baked clay or rocky Australian soils. Conversely, heavy-duty 2.04 kg/m posts offer extreme strength but can blow out material costs on long runs. At 1.86 kg/m, the medium-duty star picket is engineered for versatile, everyday demand: * **Ideal Ground Penetration:** At 1.80m tall, these posts are perfect for standard 1.2m to 1.35m fence lines, allowing 450mm to 600mm to be driven securely into the ground. * **Structural Balance:** They provide high resistance to bending and twisting under tension, making them highly suited for sheep, cattle, and dog-proof wire mesh containment. * **Bitumen Coating:** Dipped in a premium black tar varnish, these Y posts offer high corrosion resistance against soil moisture and acidic run-off. ## Bulk Pricing Factors & Australian Freight Logistics When buying star pickets, the unit price is heavily dictated by how you buy. Purchasing individual posts from hardware chains can cost up to 40% more than buying by the sling. To secure genuine trade prices, smart buyers look to buy direct from the shipping container. ### The Impact of Volume on Price For the best unit rate, buy in sling quantities. A standard sling/bundle typically contains either 200 or 400 pickets. Sourcing a full sling reduces handling costs, and those savings are passed directly back to your bottom line. ### Freight and Lead Times Because steel is heavy and dense, freight can quickly erode your savings if not managed correctly. Heavy transport costs vary depending on whether you require delivery to a metropolitan civil site or a remote regional property. At The Star Guys, we streamline logistics by dispatching direct from our major distribution yards. Metro deliveries are typically fulfilled within 2 to 4 business days. For regional farming communities, we coordinate with trusted bulk freight carriers to keep transport costs practical. To minimise freight costs, we recommend combining your star picket order with matching fencing wire, barbed wire, and post caps. ## Technical Specifications Having precise specifications ensures your site complies with engineering requirements and rural boundaries remain secure. * **Length:** 1800mm (1.80 metres / 6 feet) * **Unit Weight:** 3.35 kg per post (calculated at 1.86 kg/m) * **Material:** Heavy-duty, high-tensile structural steel * **Coating:** Premium baked black bitumen (tar varnished) for rust prevention * **Hole Spacing:** Standard pre-drilled holes for rapid wire threading and tie-off clips * **Profile:** Classic Y-post configuration for maximum multi-directional stability ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the difference between medium and heavy-duty star pickets? Medium-duty star pickets weigh 1.86 kg per metre (3.35 kg per 1.80m post) and are perfect for general agricultural, exclusion, and civil fencing. Heavy-duty pickets weigh 2.04 kg per metre (approx. 3.67 kg per 1.80m post) and are reserved for high-impact cattle yards, rocky terrain, or heavy civil retaining applications. ### How many 1800mm medium star pickets come in a bundle? Our standard wholesale bundles (slings) contain 200 posts, strapped securely with steel banding. Purchasing in full bundles ensures safer transport and unlocks our deepest bulk trade discounts. ### Do these 1.80m posts have pre-drilled holes? Yes. All of our 1.80m medium-duty black steel posts feature standardised pre-drilled holes along the main spine, allowing you to easily thread fencing wire, attach line wire, or secure barrier mesh with tie wire. ### Are black bitumen pickets suitable for coastal areas? Our black bitumen coating offers excellent protection against inland moisture and soil acidity. However, for extreme coastal environments with airborne salt spray, hot-dip galvanised star pickets are recommended for maximum lifespan. ## Secure Your Trade Quote Today Don't pay retail markup on your next fencing project. The Star Guys import high-quality steel fencing supplies direct from the manufacturer, selling straight from shipping containers to pass the savings onto you. Whether you need a single sling of 1.80m medium-duty posts for a paddock repair or multiple truckloads for a major civil project, we can deliver Australia-wide at wholesale rates. To find out more or to get a tailored bulk price, head to our [1800mm Medium Star Picket Product Page](/products/star-picket-1800mm-medium) and request a quick trade quote today.