Star Picket 2.10m Medium (1.86 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

Welcome to the definitive price guide for 2.10m (2100mm) medium-duty star pickets in Australia. Whether you are fencing off cattle on the land, securing a civil construction site, or setting up feral exclusion barriers, understanding your structural material costs upfront is critical. At The Star Guys, we bypass the middleman to supply direct from shipping containers at genuine trade rates, helping Australian farmers, tradies, and civil contractors keep overheads low. ## Cost Drivers for 2.10m Medium-Duty Star Pickets When evaluating star picket prices, two primary factors dictate the unit cost: the finish of the steel and the total volume of your order. * **Black Bitumen vs. Hot-Dip Galvanised (HDG):** Black bitumen coated posts are the most cost-effective solution for standard, dry-land applications. However, if you are working in coastal areas, highly corrosive soils, or wet conditions, hot-dip galvanised posts are highly recommended. While they carry a higher upfront cost, they resist rust far longer, lowering your lifetime replacement costs. * **Slings and Bulk Volume Discounting:** Single-item retail markup on star pickets at standard hardware stores is notoriously high. Buying by the sling (typically 200 or 400 posts) or ordering full mixed-palette container loads dramatically drives down the cost per unit. For large-scale civil works and agricultural installations, volume purchasing is the only way to maximise margin. ## Practical Applications and Specifications A 2.10m (2100mm) post is the industry standard for fences requiring an above-ground height of approximately 1.5m to 1.6m. This length allows for 500mm to 600mm of depth into the ground, ensuring structural stability under high tension. The medium-duty specification of 1.86 kg per metre strikes the perfect balance between structural strength and manual handling ease. Each 2.10m post weighs roughly 3.9 kg, making them easy to transport and drive using manual or pneumatic post drivers, without sacrificing the bending resistance required to hold heavy-gauge hinge joint or barbed wire. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How many 2.10m medium star pickets come in a sling? Our star pickets are typically bundled in slings of 200 or 400 posts. Buying in full slings simplifies transport and logistics, and triggers our top tier agricultural and wholesale trade discounts. ### Is a 1.86 kg/m picket better than a 1.58 kg/m picket? Yes, for permanent installations. The 1.58 kg/m specification is a lightweight post suited for temporary fences, silt barriers, or light-duty residential boundaries. The 1.86 kg/m medium-duty post offers substantially higher bending resistance, making it the preferred choice for livestock fencing and harsh Australian environments. ### Do you deliver to regional Australia? We deliver Australia-wide. We arrange competitive freight directly to your regional depot, commercial yard, or farm gate. Alternatively, trade buyers can coordinate their own transport or collect directly. Ready to bypass retail markups and purchase your fencing steel at wholesale prices? View our product range and secure your trade quote. [Get a quote](/products/star-picket-2100mm-medium) today with The Star Guys.