Summary
Established in its current location since the early 1900s, this LPO combines historic charm with modern financial strength, showing significant yearly commission growth and a secure long-term lease.
Location Details
Cairns
Skills
No previous experience necessary. You need to be confident in your ability to run a small business. Full training, support and handover will be provided by Australia Post (5 weeks training) and the current owner.
Reason for Sale
Retirement
About the Business
The post office is a cornerstone of its community, serving a rapidly expanding population in a designated growth corridor of Cairns. The business operates from a spacious 340 sqm premises that includes the unique benefit of an attached living space, offering an enviable work-life balance for owner-operators.
The business is exceptionally stable, with total Australia Post commissions increasing by approximately 9.5% in the last financial year alone. Recent data from December 2025 shows this upward trend accelerating, with a 15% increase in commissions compared to the same period the previous year.
Key Features:
*Prime Growth Location: Situated in the fastest-growing area of Cairns
*Strong Financial Performance: Australia Post commissions reached $543,988 in FY2025 and on track to reach $600,000 by the next financial year at the current growth rate.
*Secure Lease: Long-term security with a lease extending to 2042, including options.
*Outstanding Operation: Equipped with only 2 Australia Post terminals, and over 1,300 leased post office boxes!
*Lifestyle Advantage: Open for trading Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Consistent Commission Growth:
The business has demonstrated a reliable and increasing income stream:
FY2023: $456,339
FY2024: $496,993
FY2025: $543,988
Note: These figures do not include retail stock sales, which generated an additional $101,152 in revenue for FY2025.
Why Invest in this post office?
*Strategic Advantage: Limited local competition, with the nearest post office a few km away.
*High Commissions: Very few post offices in Australia generate commissions over $500,000, with a clear trend to reach $600,000.
*Very Simple Operation: Only two Australia Post terminals.
*Post Office Boxes: Over 1,300 leased post office boxes. This is an excellent source of recurring revenue.
Contact us today to learn more about this outstanding opportunity.
History
Established in its current location since the early 1900s.
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