East, towards the range · Oakey 4401
Shipping containers Oakey
Twenty-five minutes west of Toowoomba on the Warrego and right on our main run, which makes Oakey one of the cheapest places on the Downs to get a container delivered. Aviation, meat processing and feedlots in one small town, plus a lot of people who work in Toowoomba and live here for the block size.
Where they earn their keep in Oakey
The Oakey calls we take are about trade and hobby-shed overflow on the bigger town blocks, feed and equipment on the lots out towards Jondaryan and Bowenville, and secure storage for contractors servicing the aviation and processing operations. Size follows the contents and the gateway, in that order.
Cheap freight, because we go past anyway
Freight is a bigger part of a container's delivered cost than most people expect, and it's mostly a function of how far the truck deviates from a run it was making anyway. Oakey sits directly on the highway between our yard and Toowoomba, which is the busiest leg we run. That makes it about as good as delivered pricing gets in this region.
If you're in Oakey, Jondaryan, Bowenville or Kingsthorpe, ring and ask what's in the yard rather than assuming — the delivery day is confirmed when you order.
The in-between block size
Oakey has a lot of blocks in the awkward middle — bigger than a Toowoomba suburban lot, smaller than real acreage. Big enough to accumulate a boat, a camper, a trailer and three projects; too small to justify a full shed and the approval that goes with it.
A 20ft along the back fence is the usual answer, and a 10ft if the side access won't take anything longer. Worth knowing that the 10ft costs more than the 20ft — they're cut down from larger units and rebuilt, so you pay for fabrication. If the space allows a 20ft, buy the 20ft.
The run into Oakey properties
Most of Oakey is a simple delivery: flat, gridded streets, decent frontages and very little overhead to worry about. The catch is the older cottage blocks near the centre of town, where the house sits close to one boundary and the side access is narrower than it looks from the street — measure the gap between the house and the fence before you assume a 20ft will pass. Out on the flat towards Jondaryan and Kingsthorpe the ground carries a truck well most of the year, which is not something we can say about everywhere on the Downs.
A gravel pad or the edge of a shed apron is often the firmest standing on the place, and a better set-down than the middle of a paddock. The farm delivery checklist covers choosing the spot.
Questions from Oakey
How much is delivery to Oakey?
Oakey is on our main run between the yard and Toowoomba, so the freight component is one of the lowest anywhere we deliver. It's still quoted with the container rather than added afterwards — ring (07) 4516 5999 for the delivered number.
Will a container fit down the side of a house in Oakey?
Often, on the newer blocks. On the older cottage blocks near the centre of town the side gap is frequently tighter than it looks. Measure it, or send us a photo — and if it won't pass, a crane truck lifting over the fence is usually the answer.
Prices for Oakey
| Unit | Cargo-worthy used, from | New single-trip, from | Hire, from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10ft Containers | $4,350 | $6,400 | Ask |
| 20ft Containers | $2,200 | $3,300 | $27/wk |
| 40ft Containers | $2,600 | $5,500 | Ask |
Guide prices, ex GST. The delivered figure depends on which unit is on hand in the grade you want and how far the truck runs to your gate — ring (07) 4516 5999 for the actual number. For Oakey, the quote already allows for the run out to you.
Neighbouring delivery towns
MillmerranGoondiwindiToowoombaDalbyWarwickChinchillaEvery delivery area
Talk to us about Oakey
Grade, length and the run to your gate — all worked out on one call or one form.
- Size, or what has to fit inside
- Town or property name
- Gate width and the state of the ground, if you know them