Star Picket 2.40m Medium (1.86 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

When you are erecting tall boundaries, feral animal fencing, or securing civil construction sites, choosing the right support post is critical. The 2.40m (2400mm) medium-duty star picket, weighing in at 1.86 kg per metre, is the industry standard for high-tensile, tall fencing applications across Australia. By opting for a medium-duty specification rather than standard light-duty alternatives, you ensure your fence line resists bending under soil movement, livestock pressure, and high-tension wire strain. At The Star Guys, we source directly from global manufacturers to deliver high-volume, container-direct steel fencing solutions straight to Australian farmers, contractors, and civil buyers at wholesale rates. ## Why Opt for the 2.40m Medium Duty (1.86 kg/m) Picket? The 1.86 kg/m specification is the sweet spot for durability and cost efficiency. While lighter 1.58 kg/m posts exist, they often fail when driven into hard Aussie clay or rocky ground. Conversely, heavy-duty posts are expensive to freight and over-engineered for standard rural use. Key applications for the 2.40m medium picket include: * **Exclusion Fencing:** Ideal for keeping out wild dogs, deer, kangaroos, and feral pigs, requiring a taller physical barrier. * **Soft Ground Stability:** The 2.4m length allows you to drive the post up to 900mm deep into soft, sandy, or reactive soils while still maintaining a robust 1.5m above-ground fence line. * **Vineyard and Trellis Systems:** Perfect for supporting heavy agricultural yields without bowing. ## Wholesale vs. Retail Pricing: Deciding Your Order Volume Buying 2.4m black steel pickets from local retail hardware chains often comes with a steep premium. Retailers typically markup individual posts to offset retail storage and handling overheads. To secure the absolute lowest cost per post, buying bulk fence posts in Australia in sling quantities (typically 200 or 400 pieces per sling) is the smart play. For major projects, agricultural developments, or commercial civil works, buying by the container-load drastically slashes your unit cost, making your business more competitive. We pass these container-direct savings straight to you, eliminating middleman retail markups. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does a single 2.40m medium star picket weigh? At the standard 1.86 kg per metre weight grade, a single 2.40m medium star picket weighs approximately 4.46 kg. This weight ensures reliable structural rigidity during mechanical driving. ### Are these y posts 2400mm corrosion-resistant? Yes. Our 2.40m medium pickets are available in a highly durable, baked-on black bituminous varnish to prevent rust in standard conditions, or hot-dip galvanised for high-salt, coastal, or high-moisture agricultural environments. ### How many star pickets do I need per kilometre? For standard high-tensile wire fencing, pickets are generally spaced 3 to 5 metres apart, requiring between 200 and 333 posts per kilometre, depending on terrain, livestock pressure, and support post structural spacing. ### Can I order mixed container loads of fencing supplies? Yes. The Star Guys allow you to mix your orders with key accessories, including high-tensile fencing wire, barbed wire, and post drivers to maximise freight efficiency. ## Secure Your Commercial Pricing Ready to bypass retail markups and save on your next rural, civil, or commercial fencing project? View the full product specifications on our [2400mm Medium Star Picket product page](/products/star-picket-2400mm-medium) and contact our team today. Let us know your delivery location and volume requirements, and we will prepare a highly competitive, direct-to-site wholesale quote tailored to your project budgets.