Storage units in Brisbane cost up to $792 a month. An ABC Container delivered to your driveway costs $87. Here's the full breakdown.
Or buy outright from $2,723 — break even vs National Storage in 3.4 months, then $0 forever.
Need something from your storage unit? That's a trip, every time. Petrol, time, and the hassle of navigating a shared facility just to grab a box.
Most storage facilities have limited access hours — typically 7am to 9pm. Need in after that? Out of luck. Your stuff is locked behind someone else's gate.
Storage unit facilities are known for hiking prices at renewal. You're locked into their terms, and the monthly bill quietly grows over time.
Many facilities lock you into minimum lease periods. Leaving early? Fees apply. You're on their terms, not yours.
You share loading docks, corridors and lifts with strangers. Your unit is in a building with hundreds of others — not a private storage solution.
At $792/month (Brisbane, National Storage), here's what a storage unit costs over time — money paid to rent space you don't own and can't access freely.
A 20ft ABC Container purchased outright — delivered to your driveway — starts from $2,723 inc GST. That's less than 4 months of storage unit fees. Then it's yours. Forever.
A straight comparison across everything that matters when you need somewhere safe to keep your stuff.
| National Storage (& similar facilities) | ABC Container (hire or buy) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (Brisbane, 20ft equiv.) | $792/month | From $87/month |
| Upfront cost to own | ✗ Can't buy — rent only | ✓ Buy from $2,723 inc GST |
| Located on your property | ✗ Their facility | ✓ Your driveway, yard or site |
| Access hours | ✗ Typically 7am – 9pm only | ✓ 24/7 — it’s on your property |
| Drive-up access | ✗ Shared loading areas | ✓ Drive right up to the doors |
| Flexible terms | ✗ Minimum periods, exit fees | ✓ Hire month to month, no lock-in |
| Price stability | ✗ Annual increases common | ✓ Transparent, stable pricing |
| Fully private & secure | ✗ Shared building, shared access | ✓ Your container, your lock, your key |
| Can customise or modify | ✗ Not permitted | ✓ Add shelving, power, fit-out & more |
| See your unit before delivery | — | ✓ We photograph your container first |
| Condition grade / choice | — | ✓ Grade 1–10, you choose & save |
A 20ft container purchased outright delivers more space, better access and zero ongoing cost — and pays for itself fast.
National Storage charges $792/month. A 20ft ABC Container delivered to your Brisbane property starts from $2,723 inc GST.
Not sure how long you need it? Start with a hire. Month to month. No lock-in. We collect it when you're done.
Cost is the obvious win. But the day-to-day difference is just as big.
Your container sits in your driveway, yard or on your site. No commute. No fuel. Just walk out and open the doors whenever you need to.
Midnight Sunday and you need something? No problem. There are no facility hours, no shared lifts, no waiting. Your container, your schedule.
Your container is locked with your padlock. No shared corridors, no strangers walking past your unit. Fully private, on your land.
Full drive-up access — load and unload directly from your car or ute. No trolleys, no tight corridors, no awkward lifts with a couch.
Shipping containers are designed for the ocean. Your stuff stays dry and protected through Queensland weather, year round.
We photograph your specific container before delivery. What you approve is what arrives on your driveway — no surprises.
"Brandon replied to my enquiry promptly with a phone call — not a text or email. Was very helpful and up front. He sent photos of the container before delivery so I could accept or decline. Very impressed with all aspects of my dealings with ABC Toowoomba."
"Excellent company to deal with. Affordable, great communication, thorough and I always felt that they cared about what I wanted. I now have my own place to relax and enjoy my hobby — couldn’t be happier."
"This is now the second time I’ve used ABC Containers and again the service was excellent. All questions were answered quickly and service was prompt at every step. I wouldn’t be going anywhere else."
A standard 20ft container is 6.1m long and 2.44m wide — similar to a large caravan. Most driveways accommodate them comfortably. If you're unsure, just tell us the space you have and we'll advise before delivery.
For short-term hire (typically under 3 months), a container is generally treated as temporary equipment in most QLD councils. For longer-term placement, rules vary by council — we can help you understand what applies to your address.
A 20ft standard container has approximately 33 cubic metres of internal volume — roughly equivalent to a 3-bedroom home's worth of furniture and boxes. The most popular size for home storage and renovations.
Absolutely. We offer flexible month-to-month hire with no lock-in contracts. Hire it for as short or as long as you need — we collect it when you're ready.
Shipping containers are built to carry cargo across oceans — designed to keep water out in extreme conditions. All our containers are weathertight, and you lock them with your own padlock. Grade 1–10 lets you choose your condition level.
We deliver on a tilt-tray or side-loader truck and give you a courtesy call before leaving the depot. We position the container where you need it. When you're done with a hire, just call us and we collect it.
Tell us where you are and what you need — we'll come back with an honest price. No pressure, no lock-in.
Or call us: 1300 22 22 66