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Both deliver storage to your door — but the differences in size, build quality, security, pricing and delivery capability can significantly change your moving or storage experience. Here’s everything you need to make an informed decision.
Choosing mobile storage often comes down to one thing: how much actually fits inside. A gobox Large holds 23.2m³ and a Medium 17.4m³; a standard wooden box holds about 7.9m³. That means one gobox gives you the storage of 2.2–2.9 wooden boxes — fewer boxes, fewer delivery fees, a cleaner driveway and better value per cubic metre.
The material your storage box is made from directly affects how well your belongings are protected — especially outdoors, for weeks or months at a time.
Storing 8+ weeks, or storing electronics, tools, stock or sentimental items? The material protecting them matters most over the long term.
Most people don’t think in cubic metres — they think in couches, fridges and boxes. Here’s the practical comparison: a Medium gobox (17.4m³) vs a standard wooden box (7.9m³).
| Medium gobox · 17.4m³ | Standard wooden box · 7.9m³ | |
|---|---|---|
| Large furniture | 3-seater couch, armchair, queen + double mattresses, 4–6 seat dining setting, tallboy, bedside tables, outdoor setting | 2-seater couch or 2 armchairs, one queen or double mattress, small 2–4 seat dining setting, chest of drawers |
| Appliances | Full-sized fridge, washing machine, dryer and microwave | A medium fridge or a washing machine — generally not both |
| Home items | 15–25 large moving boxes, 4–6 storage tubs, rugs, lamps, cleaning gear | 8–12 large moving boxes, 2–3 tubs, a lamp, 1–2 rugs |
| Garage & business | 6–8 archive boxes, tool chest, garden tools, sports gear | 2–3 archive boxes, small tool set, a bicycle at a squeeze |
| In short | Two bedrooms + living room + appliances + boxes, in one container | One bedroom + a small couch + some boxes — about a third of a gobox Medium |
Access can determine whether portable storage works for you at all. gobox uses a purpose-built delivery system that places containers where forklifts can’t: sloped or inclined driveways, narrow frontages, tight residential streets, carparks and confined spaces — with empty or full containers. Wooden-box providers rely on forklifts, which need flat ground and significant clearance to lift, turn and place safely; where a forklift can’t operate, placement may not be possible.
“What if the truck can’t access my property?” — gobox removes that uncertainty with a full access validation before your booking is finalised, so you avoid failed deliveries, wasted time and unexpected fees.
We check the layout of your property, driveway and nearby streets using satellite maps before anything is booked.
Learn more →02Frontage, slope, driveway width and visible access constraints are reviewed in advance.
Learn more →03Our delivery specialists assess the site and determine the safest placement approach.
Learn more →04Only when access is confirmed suitable is your booking finalised — before any money changes hands.
Learn more →Wooden boxes are advertised “from $159/month” — but that’s for one small plywood box. To match a gobox Medium you’d need two of them.
Storing at your place? A gobox Medium is $240/month.
Delivery fees: gobox charges transparent, flat delivery fees based on distance — $130 within 40km of our warehouse, $180 for 41–50km — with no peak surcharges and no day-of-week fluctuations. Wooden-box delivery is advertised “from $149”, with pricing that varies by day, demand and distance.
Warehouse storage: both providers offer secure off-site storage with CCTV, gated access and the ability to access your container when required.
An honest guide — there are jobs where a small box is the sensible pick.
| Scenario | Best option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Large household move | gobox | One unit fits what three competitor boxes would |
| Renovation or long-term onsite storage | gobox | Weatherproof steel, harder to break into |
| Business or retail storage | gobox | High security plus warehouse logistics |
| Tight or tricky access | gobox | Custom-built delivery system |
| Short-term small storage | Wooden box | Smaller footprint, basic storage |
| Student / temporary mini storage | Wooden box | Small economical boxes |
If you want more space, stronger protection, flat transparent pricing and better long-term value, gobox is the smarter choice — steel construction, larger containers, predictable pricing and a delivery system built for real Australian properties.
Live Google reviews from Melbourne and Adelaide.
The Gobox team were amazing to deal with, and very well priced. If I need mobile storage again, I'll definitely being going back to Gobox.
We booked a box for moving house. I described my desire incorrectly however the team adjusted the booking so the box aligned with our plan. I was very grateful. Thank you for your services
Outstanding service from my first enquiry! This is a business that puts the customer first in EVERY-thing they do. Lovely friendly people who work cohesively to provide exceptional service exceeding my (high) expectations every time. I recommend highly. With gratitude.
This is the 3rd time since 2020 that I have used GoBox and can highly recommend their service. Great value for money and easy to organise.
The ease of service from the initial booking to delivery to pick up was sensational. Great team, great product and great service!
Absolutely exceptional service dealing with Gobox from two years ago until now. Their drivers and customer service reps are so helpful, friendly and easygoing! They are very responsive and communicative. I never had to wait on the phone to speak with someone and my emails have always been responded to within a day. If you need your belongings stored I cannot recommend Gobox enough. The units are clean, well engineered and secure. Delivery is made super easy as well!
See how much space — and money — you can save with gobox. Call 1300 668 688.
