LPO BROKERS
SELLING POST OFFICES
Long Established Post Office
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 Macleod 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 surrounding suburb of Macleod is an established residential area 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 from Macleod Station
Proximity to local reserves and parkland, including Yarra River parkland areas
Established education infrastructure including primary and secondary schools
These factors support steady demand for postal, banking, and retail services on a daily basis.
Stable Commissions
Australia Post commissions have remained stable over the past three financial years, consistently exceeding $220,000 per annum.
FY2024 - $235,216
FY2025 - $223,070
FY2026 - $224,845
These figures exclude stock sales or mail run income, which provide substantial additional income streams
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
Contact us now to learn more about this opportunity
General Overview
* As a post office owner, you become your own boss. You run the business - no one tells you what to do.
* Your earning potential depends on you.
* If you are looking to make a secure change, a post office is an excellent choice.
* As a post office owner, you will receive support from Australia Post. Your success is Australia Post's success.
The buyer is to conduct their own investigations regarding the business. The buyer is not to rely upon warranty or statement made by the vendor or by anyone on the vendor’s behalf.
The owner does not want to be approached by potential buyers. All communication should be done through the agent.
Business Summary
Address
88 Aberdeen Rd, MACLEOD, VIC, 3085
Trading hours
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday - closed
Workforce
This is a 2 person operation
Purchase year by owner
2023
Reason for sale
Personal reasons
Lease Terms
The lease (including options) expires on 29/01/2048
Shop size
Estimated 110 SQM
Annual Rent FY2025
$40,188 (Net of GST)
Post office boxes
377 installed, 165 leased
Mail-run
No, there is no mail-run
Australia Post commissions FY2026
$224,845 (GST inclusive)
Stock sales FY2026
$152,372 (Net of GST)
Adjusted profit
$203,029. This figure is before deducting wages and interest payments (Note: The business currently requires a total of 91 working hours per week). The adjusted profit is calculated after deducting all other business expenses (such as rent, insurance, accounting etc.).
For a full explanation of why wages and interest payments are not deducted from the adjusted profit, CLICK HERE.
Your investment
$849,000 exclusive of stock at value (up to $45,000)
The Process
In order to buy a post office, you must pass an interview with Australia Post.
Many buyers do not pass this interview.
However, when you buy a post office through LPO Brokers, this risk of failure is minimal: Neil Hollender, the principal of LPO Brokers, used to work for Australia Post and took part in these interviews. You will be prepared for the interview by us, free of charge.