National Storage Pakenham Storage units from $73 a month
26 Racecourse Road, Pakenham VIC 3810Shire of Cardinia
- Cheapest 3-month stay
- $225Total for a 2.25 m² unit, offer included, with $24 in published fees. 3 storage units priced; see all sizes.
- Gate access
- Every day, 5am – 9pm
- Office
- Mon–Fri 8am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 2pm, Sun closed
- Drive-up
- Drive-up units
- Checked
- 9 Nov 2026
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Prices
| Size | Unit | First month | Per month after | Total, 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.25 m²1.5 × 1.5 m≈ 4.5 m³, 21 boxes |
Small “Small - 2.25m² (1.5 × 1.5m)” Upper Level “25% off 1st Month”, costed for 1 month. |
$55 | $73 | $225 |
5 m²2 × 2.5 m≈ 10 m³, 46 boxes |
Medium “Medium - 5m² (2 × 2.5m)” Upper Level “25% off 1st Month”, costed for 1 month. |
$87 | $116 | $343 |
15 m²3 × 5 m≈ 30 m³, 140 boxes |
Large “Large - 15m² (3 × 5m)” Upper Level “50% off 1st Month”, costed for 1 month. |
$137 | $275 | $711 |
Total = the offer months, then the standard rate, for a 3-month stay, plus move-in fee $24. Insurance and price rises are not included.
The units and prices this centre's page shows (a few representative sizes, not the full list), as listed on the website; offers and fees per the operator's terms (https://nationalstorage.com.au/terms-conditions/). Copied from nationalstorage.com.au on 9 November 2026, 6:13pm.
Listed price history
Checked 1 time since 9 November 2026. Last check, 9 November 2026: 3 first seen.
No listed price or offer has changed yet. A change is added here the week we see it.
These are prices listed for new customers. What existing tenants pay, and any rent rise they get, is set by the operator's notice to them; its terms promise 14 days' notice of a rise.
Terms that change the cost
- Billing
- Monthly
- Notice to leave
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7 days, in writing, after the first month. Either side can end the agreement after the one-month minimum with 7 days' written notice.
Operator's wording (1)
8.1 (Termination by Notice) Either You or the Operator may terminate this Agreement at any time after the Minimum Storage Period by giving not less than 7 days’ written notice to the other.
National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026 - Refund when you leave
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If you leave and are not in default, you can ask for a refund of fees paid in advance for future whole months.
Operator's wording (1)
4.2 (Storage Fee Payments) On or before each Monthly Payment Date, You agree to pay the Operator in advance the Storage Fee for Your Space, together with any Other Fee that may be applicable pursuant to this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated (and You are not in default) You may request a refund of the amount of any Storage Fees or Other Fees paid in advance for future whole months.
National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026 - Fixed period
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One-month minimum, then month to month.
Operator's wording (1)
“Minimum Storage Period” means one month commencing on the Move in Date.
National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026 - Deposit
- Not published by the operator. Ask whether a deposit is charged and how much.
- Price rises
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14 days' notice of a rise after the first month. If you don't accept it, you can leave on 7 days' notice.
Operator's wording (1)
4.6 (Change in Fees) At any time after the Minimum Storage Period, the Operator may increase the Storage Fee by giving You 14 days’ prior notice. If the increase is not acceptable to You, You may terminate this Agreement with 7 days’ notice in accordance with clause 8.1.
National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026 - Offers
- Not published by the operator.
- One-off fees
- Move-in fee $24, included in every total.
Move In Fee | $24.00
National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026 - Late fees
- Late fees: $11 at 7 and 14 days overdue, $21 at 21, 28 and 35 days; $11 for each dishonoured payment.
Late Fee – 7 days Overdue | $11.00
National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026Late Fee – 21 days Overdue | $21.00
National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026Dishonoured Credit Card/Direct Debit Processing Fee – Per Instance | $11.00
National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026 - Amount not published
- Monthly administrative fee ($4.40 on the fee schedule; who pays it is not stated). Ask for these before you sign.
Monthly Administrative Fee | $4.40
National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026 - Lock
- Not published by the operator: no lock price or lock rule on its pages.
- Tax invoice
- Not published by the operator. The operator's ABN is under “Operator” below.
- Insurance
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Insuring your goods is a condition of storage: your own policy, or National Storage's from $17.50 a month for up to $5,000 ($250 excess a claim). Not in our totals.
Not included in totals.
Operator's wording (1)
It is a condition of your storage agreement that you keep the goods in your storage unit insured ( see Terms and Conditions ). Your goods are not automatically insured when placed in our storage units. You may arrange insurance on your own or alternatively you can take out insurance through National Storage.
National Storage insurance page, read 9 Nov 2026
Ask before you sign
- Do I bring my own lock, or must I buy one, and for how much?
- What does insurance or goods cover cost a month, and is it required?
- How much is the monthly administrative fee?
- Can you give me a tax invoice with your ABN?
Before you sign
From National Storage's own terms and pages, with their words one click away. Where it publishes nothing, we say so and give you the question to ask.
First year, all in
$882 for the first 12 months of the Small - 2.25m² (1.5 × 1.5m), the lowest 12-month total here: rent $858 plus one-off fees $24 (move-in fee).
Plus cover if you take the operator's: $17.50 a month for up to $5,000 of goods ($210 for the year). Not in the total.
Price rises during the year are not included: see below.
Price rises
After the first month, 14 days' notice of a rise. If you don't accept it, you can leave on 7 days' notice.
Operator's wording (1)
4.6 (Change in Fees) At any time after the Minimum Storage Period, the Operator may increase the Storage Fee by giving You 14 days’ prior notice. If the increase is not acceptable to You, You may terminate this Agreement with 7 days’ notice in accordance with clause 8.1.National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
We have recorded this site's advertised prices since 9 November 2026; no change yet. These are prices for new customers; what existing customers pay after a rise is not published anywhere.
Customers report rises: Thread on National Storage rent rises (Whirlpool forums; we read the title and search summary only, 9 Nov 2026). A report, not data.
One-off and extra fees
A one-off move-in fee of $24. The fee schedule also lists a $4.40 monthly administrative fee without saying who pays it, late fees of $11 to $21 (from 7 days overdue), $11 for each dishonoured payment and $150 if staff or security attend an alarm.
Operator's wording (8)
“One Off Move in Fee” means a fee to cover the administrative cost incurred by the Operator facilitating You first signing-up and moving into Your Space.National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
4.5 (Processing Fee) If any payment is dishonoured or cancelled, You must pay the Processing Fee.National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
5.8 (Alarm Fee) If You or someone gaining access as authorised by You trigger an alarm at the Premises then you will incur a fee to cover the Operator’s costs associated with dealing with the alarm.National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
Move In Fee | $24.00National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026
Monthly Administrative Fee | $4.40National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026
Late Fee – 7 days Overdue | $11.00National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026
Dishonoured Credit Card/Direct Debit Processing Fee – Per Instance | $11.00National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026
Alarm Activation – Staff or Security Addressed | $150.00National Storage fee schedule (table row), read 9 Nov 2026
Insurance
You must keep your goods insured, with your own insurer or through National Storage: $17.50 a month for up to $5,000, $22.50 up to $10,000, up to $112.50 for $100,000; every claim has a $250 excess.
Operator's wording (4)
It is a condition of your storage agreement that you keep the goods in your storage unit insured ( see Terms and Conditions ). Your goods are not automatically insured when placed in our storage units. You may arrange insurance on your own or alternatively you can take out insurance through National Storage.National Storage insurance page, read 9 Nov 2026
Please note, all claims under the policy are subject to excess of $250 per claim.National Storage insurance page, read 9 Nov 2026
Click here for the Gallagher Storage Risk Insurance Benefits PDS applicable to insurance taken on and from 21 November 2025.National Storage insurance page, read 9 Nov 2026
6.8 (Insurance of Your Goods) You must keep Your Goods in Your Space insured. You are responsible for determining the replacement value of Your Goods and the appropriate amount of insurance You require, having regard to the Goods stored in Your Space.National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
What you can't store
Nothing hazardous, illegal, stolen, flammable, explosive or perishable, no animals, nothing irreplaceable or sentimental, and no documents with personal information, jewellery, art or similar unless insured as a specified item.
Operator's wording (2)
6.3 (Prohibited Goods) To prevent harm or damage, Your Goods must not include any item listed in the prohibited goods list displayed by the Operator from time to time on its website or at the Premises including without limitation any animal or any thing which is hazardous, illegal, stolen, inflammable (excluding alcoholic beverages), explosive, environmentally harmful, perishable or which in theNational Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
6.4 (Irreplaceable or Sentimental Goods) You must not store items which are irreplaceable or of sentimental value. You must not store any documents containing personal information (including sensitive information about You or third parties) or items such as currency, antiques, jewellery, furs, paintings, rugs, curios or works of art unless they are insured as a specified item on your policy of inNational Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
If you fall behind on rent
Owing money for 42 days or more makes your goods "abandoned goods": National Storage may then dispose of them, store them elsewhere or sell them.
Operator's wording (2)
9.1 (Abandonment of Goods) If at any time You fail to: (a) pay the Operator any amount due and owing by You for a period of 42 days or more; or (b) remove Your Goods when required under this Agreement, Your Goods will be taken to be “ Abandoned Goods ” and the Operator may, without further notice, take possession of and deal with Your Goods as Abandoned Goods under clause 9.2.National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
9.2 (Dealing with Abandoned Goods) In the event that Your Goods become Abandoned Goods for the purposes of this Agreement, the Operator may without being obliged to do so arrange the disposal, alternative storage or sale of any or all of the Abandoned Goods, on such terms as the Operator decides are reasonable. Any reasonable costs incurred by the Operator in dealing with the Abandoned Goods undeNational Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
Deliveries
Not published by the operator. Ask before you sign:
- Will you accept and sign for deliveries for me, and is there a charge?
Business use
The agreement allows storage only, no other business or activity in the unit.
Operator's wording (1)
6.1 (Use of Your Space) You must only use Your Space for storage of Your Goods and no other business or activity.National Storage storage terms and conditions, read 9 Nov 2026
Still worth asking: Can I work from the unit or run a business from it?
Letting someone else in
Not published by the operator. Ask before you sign:
- Can I authorise someone else to get in while I am away?
- Who can collect my goods if I cannot?
The general Victorian rule for goods a business holds: After giving written notice, a business must retain the goods for a further 28 days. The business can then dispose of the items, unless the consumer has collected them or given delivery instructions.
Consumer Affairs Victoria: Disposing of medium-value uncollected goods, read 9 Nov 2026
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