The business has operated from the same location for more than 20 years. It is an Australia Post model operation supported by Australia Post systems and procedures.

Location and Catchment

The business is located in a neighbourhood retail strip with exposure to local foot traffic.

Key surrounding features:

• Close to a high traffic IGA supermarket

• Approximately 150 metres from a train station

• Within 200 metres of both a primary school and a secondary school

• Customer parking available, including spaces directly in front of the premises

The suburb is characterised by:

• Predominantly detached dwellings with some medium density housing

• Long term resident population with low residential turnover

• Family households and working professionals

• Easy access to Melbourne CBD via train services

• Proximity to local reserves and parkland

• Established education infrastructure including primary and secondary schools

These factors support steady demand for postal, banking, and retail services on a daily basis.

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Stable Commissions

Australia Post commissions have remained stable over the past three financial years, consistently exceeding $220,000 per annum.

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FY2024 - $235,216

FY2025 - $223,070

FY2026 - $224,845

• These figures exclude stock sales or mail run income, which provide substantial additional income streams

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​Operations

The store operates with two Australia Post service terminals, supporting efficient customer processing.

Core service lines include:

• Postal services

• Banking services

• Government agency services

Retail revenue is derived from supplementary product sales including:

• Packaging materials and prepaid satchels

• Gift and seasonal merchandise

• Toys and impulse purchase items

• General convenience retail products

The business operates under established systems and does not require complex operational processes.

Training and Transition

No prior experience in postal operations is required.

• Australia Post provides approximately 5 weeks of formal training

• The current owner will provide a structured handover during transition

Key Investment Features

• Long established trading history at the same location (20+ years)

• Australia Post supported operating model

• Consistent daily customer activity from surrounding residential and commuter catchment

• Simple operating structure suitable for owner operators

• Located in an established residential suburb with stable demographic profile

• Suitable for individual operators, partnerships, or family ownership structures

Growth Considerations

Potential areas for operational enhancement include:

• Expansion of retail and gift product ranges

• Increased focus on higher margin retail lines

• Seasonal merchandising optimisation

• Product alignment with local school and commuter demand patterns

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