Summary
Macleay Island is a short 18 minute water bus ride to the mainland at Redland Bay. It is a quiet rural setting with wonderful views and amazing bird life.
Potential
This is the opportunity for an energetic new owner to take over the business, introduce additional services and new product lines.
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.
Employees
This is a 2 counter post office.
Reason for Sale
It's time for a new start.
About the Business
• The owner bought the post office in 2005 and is ready to retire. The business is already performing very well and a new energetic owner can grow the business even further.
• This is a 2 terminal post office - perfect for a husband and wife team or 2 business partners.
• Australia Post commissions are very stable:
FY2022 $139K
FY2023 $143K
FY2024 $154K
FY2025 $162K
These are only the commission figures and do not include stock sales.
• The population is over 3,000 at present and rising.
• This area has many new houses under construction and now is the time to take advantage of the strong business potential as this island continues to develop.
* The post office is located 100m from the jetty where regular water buses provide service to the mainland and free inter-island transport for the neighboring islands.
* Macleay Island LPO provides postal facilities for the neighboring Lamb Island and Karragarra Island.
* The business is priced for a quick sale.
If you are looking for a strong performing business in a great location - this is an opportunity to consider.
History
The post office has been operating from the same location for many years.
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