Start a locker-based service business in Melbourne
Melbourne's inner-city apartments, universities and café culture suit parcels, food collection and laundry.
Where lockers fit in Melbourne
- Apartments
- Universities
- Workplaces
Services to consider
- Parcel collection
- Food collection
- Laundry
These are potential business ideas; test demand with a pilot before expanding.
Local tip
Student accommodation often needs reliable parcel handling.
How to launch
- Pick one district and one customer need.
- Secure a site with a building, business or community partner.
- Source lockers from us, another supplier, or retrofit existing ones.
- Configure services, pricing and access in the back office, then launch a pilot.
- Measure use and expand site by site.
Business set-up in Australia
Most new businesses apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN) through the Australian Business Register and register a business name with ASIC. Check GST registration rules with the Australian Taxation Office and any council approvals for outdoor sites. This is general information, not legal advice.
Heat, strong UV and coastal salt air are the main hardware risks; shade outdoor units and choose corrosion-resistant finishes near the coast.