Summary
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.
Potential
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
About the Business
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.
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
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