Australia Post: parcel volumes in regional areas continue to grow
Australia Post is boosting its delivery network in regional South Australia with investment in four new facilities in Murray Bridge, Kadina, Port Pirie and Tanunda.
The purpose-built sites will increase parcel capacity and improve delivery speed in some of the state’s fastest-growing regional centres. Online shopping in South Australia has risen 4.9% year-on-year, with a 9% jump during the November to December Peak period.1
Each facility is expected to handle between 2,000 to 3,700 parcels per day, improving delivery reliability and helping parcels reach customers sooner.
As part of Australia Post’s commitment to emissions reduction, all sites will be fitted with rooftop solar to maximise local energy generation and support EV chargers for our electric vehicles.
Australia Post Executive General Manager Network Operations, Shane Plant said the investment demonstrates Australia Post’s long-term commitment to supporting regional communities and their growing needs.
“With 80% of South Australian households now shopping online, parcel volumes in regional areas continue to grow. These modern facilities are built to handle that growth, setting us up to support our customers into the future.
“We’ve focused on designing sites that improve safety, increase capacity and streamline transport flow, creating more efficient workplaces for our teams so they can get on the road safely and deliver for our customers now and into the future,” said Mr Plant.
Construction is already underway at all four sites:
- Murray Bridge (1,143m²) – opening expected June 2026
- Kadina (1,111m²) – opening expected July 2026
- Port Pirie (836m²) – opening expected July 2026
- Tanunda (1,335m²) – opening expected August 2026
This investment in regional South Australia is part of a broader commitment to strengthening services across the state, with the announcement of Australia Post’s biggest investment ever with a $500 million Parcel Super Hub to open in Adelaide in 2028.
