Per-position ranges
Indicative 2026 install pricing
| System | Per position (AU) | Typical project size |
|---|---|---|
| Selective | $280 – $520 | 50–500+ positions |
| Drive-In | $360 – $680 | 200–2,000+ positions |
| Push-Back | $520 – $880 | 100–500 positions |
| Cold-store (any system) | +15–25% premium | All sizes |
Ranges are indicative for QLD and NSW metro. Regional sites and after-hours installs sit at the upper end.
What's in the price
What every quote should include
- Site survey and engineered design.
- All structural components (uprights, beams, bracing).
- Footplates, anchors and slab fixings.
- Beam connector locks / safety pins.
- Load notice signage at every aisle entry.
- Completion inspection and AS 4084:2023 sign-off.
- Handover documentation pack (certs, drawings, load data).
Cost drivers
What pushes the price up
Beyond the system itself, the biggest cost variables are bay height, finish, access and timing. Above 8 m clear height, scissor-lift or boom-lift hire becomes a daily line item. Cold-store finishes (HDG) typically add 30–50% to component pricing. After-hours and weekend installs typically carry a 20–35% labour premium.
Budget accurately
Always include a 5–10% contingency for slab remediation, hold-down anchor failures and minor design changes that emerge during install. Skipping the contingency is the most common reason fit-out budgets blow.