Quick Scoop

The cost of a normal (small) domestic letter postage stamp in Australia is $1.70 as of mid‑2026.

This is the price for a standard small letter (up to 250 g) sent within Australia, and it’s the “one stamp” rate most people think of when they ask about a “normal” postage stamp.

Current Domestic Stamp Prices (Australia Post, 2026)

Australia Post’s official stamp prices for sending within Australia are:

Item| Price| How many $1.70 stamps needed
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Small letter (up to 250 g) / postcard| $1.70| 1
Large letter (up to 125 g)| $3.40| 2
Large letter (up to 250 g)| $5.10| 3
Large letter (up to 500 g)| $8.50| 5
Concession stamp (small letter)| $0.60| –
Christmas / seasonal greeting stamp (small)| $0.65| 1

So if you’re asking about a “normal” everyday stamp for a standard letter, the answer is $1.70.

How the Price Changed Over Time

The $1.70 rate is not the whole story historically:

  • 2020 : base domestic small letter rate was $1.10.
  • 2024 : raised to $1.50.
  • July 2025 : increased to $1.70 after ACCC approval and ministerial confirmation.
  • 2026 : still $1.70 as per current Australia Post listings.

This reflects a steady upward trend as traditional mail volumes have declined and costs have risen.

International and Other Options

If you’re sending letters outside Australia, the “normal stamp” cost is different:

  • International Economy Air (small letters) :
    • Zone 1 (New Zealand): $3.45
    • Zone 2 (Asia Pacific): $3.75
    • Zone 3 (US & Canada): $4.40
    • Zone 4 (UK & Europe): $4.70
    • Zone 5 (Rest of World): $5.15

For seasonal cards (including Christmas cards), Australia Post uses a lower- value stamp: $0.65 for small cards, with larger cards needing two of these.

What This Means for You

  • If you walk into a shop or post office and buy a regular domestic letter stamp, you’ll pay $1.70 per stamp.
  • For a standard small letter, you only need one of these stamps.
  • Concession stamps (for eligible organisations) are cheaper at $0.60 , but they’re not sold for general personal use.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.