Shipping Containers Newcastle
New and used containers, garages and portable buildings delivered to Newcastle and the Hunter from Port Macquarie. AUD 745 delivery incl. GST.
Shipping containers for Newcastle and the Hunter
STORAGE DEPOT PTY LTD delivers to Newcastle and the Hunter from our base in Port Macquarie. Our customers include port, mining-services and construction crews, plus homeowners across Lake Macquarie and Maitland. The Hunter has a deep base of industrial, mining-services and building firms. They order site offices, crib rooms and tool storage by the job, while homeowners buy for sheds, boat storage and workshops. We sell new containers in RAL colours from 6ft to 40ft high cube, used containers inspected and sold Wind & Watertight, container garages with sectional doors, and portable offices, cabins, ablution blocks and crib rooms.
Popular choices around Newcastle
- Used Wind & Watertight containers. The practical pick for sheds, farm and yard storage where a solid, dry and lockable box matters more than a fresh coat of paint.
- New shipping containers. Chosen for workshops, street-facing storage and any unit that will be modified. Double door and open side options make loading long or bulky items easier.
- Container garages. A 20ft unit with a sectional door for a mower, a boat trailer, a quad or a project car.
- Portable offices and crib rooms for construction and industrial sites.
The complete list with dimensions and pricing is on the range page.
Site access in Newcastle
Newcastle addresses fall into three broad types. Inner-city and beachside streets are tight with limited turning room. Lake Macquarie and Maitland suburbs have modern estates with short driveways. Rural Hunter blocks offer space but involve gates, gravel and creek crossings.
Scenarios we ask about
- Coastal suburbs with sandy or sloping blocks. Describe the driveway, its gradient and the surface. Steep, soft or very narrow approaches decide which truck we send.
- Rural blocks around Maitland and Cessnock with gates and gravel access. A container is about 2.44 m wide and the truck wider again. Measure the clear width at the narrowest point and tell us about overhead wires and branches.
- Backyard or rear placement. A tilt tray needs a straight run in. If side access is tight, a Hiab placement or a front-of-block position may be the answer.
Coastal sites can be soft after rain; tell us about sand, fill and slope. Whether a container or portable building needs approval on your land depends on zoning and use, so check with your local council before you order. Our site access guide sets out the clearances for each truck.
How delivery works
Payment is by bank transfer or card. Once it is confirmed, processing takes 1 to 3 business days and covers allocating your unit, colour configuration if chosen, a pre-delivery check and the transport booking. Delivery typically follows 4 to 7 business days after processing. We confirm a delivery window with you before the truck leaves.
Single 20ft and smaller units usually travel on a tilt tray, which slides the container off the back in line with the truck. 40ft units normally arrive on a side loader. Portable buildings are typically placed by Hiab. See the delivery page for the detail.
Pricing and GST
All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and include GST. Delivery within our standard service area is AUD 745 per unit including GST. Where an address needs confirmation, we review the route and send a written delivery quote before you commit. You receive a tax invoice when processing starts.
| Item | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Container, garage or portable building | Listed price, AUD incl. GST |
| Delivery, standard service area | AUD 745 per unit incl. GST |
| Delivery to addresses needing confirmation | Written quote |
Newcastle questions
Is a used container good enough for storage?
Yes. Every used unit is inspected and sold Wind & Watertight, so the doors seal and the floor is sound. Set it on blocks or sleepers so the floor stays dry.
Can the truck manage my driveway?
Firm, level access is ideal. Steep grades, soft fill, deep ruts or low branches are the problems. Describe the surface and approach when you enquire.
Will a 40ft fit through my gate or entry?
The truck, not the container, is the limit. Give us the clear width at the narrowest point and whether a gate can be removed temporarily.
Do I need council approval for a container?
It depends on your zoning and how the unit is used. Check with your local council before ordering.
What does delivery to Newcastle cost?
AUD 745 per unit including GST within the standard service area. Addresses that need confirmation receive a written quote.
More on warranty, returns and payment on our FAQ page.
Get a Newcastle quote
Tell us what you need, where it is going and what the access looks like. A few photos from the road end of the driveway help us pick the right truck first time. Request a quote and we will come back with pricing and a delivery estimate.