Portable building: what it sells for at government auction
According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median portable building lot sold for $2,470 across 241 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between $1,033 and $9,035. 3 regions have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Median sale
$2,470
Typical range
$1,033–$9,035
Completed lots
241
Portable building for sale at government auction
11 live portable building auctions right now. Soonest ending first.
- Portable Shower / Kitchen / Laundry 4M, Portable Building (Unused)$9,950Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- Portable Double Toilet Block, Portable Building (Unused)$3,950Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- Mini Office / Cabin Portable Building Expandable (Unused)$14,250Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- 2026 3M Pod / Portable Building (Unused)$6,950Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- 2026 Disabled Toilet Block / Portable Building (Unused)$9,900Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- 2025 Portable Mobile Cabin/Tiny Home/26Sqm Building/Office/ Expandable Container House on Wheels, Portable Building (Unused)$29,500Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- 2026 Portable Ablution / Toilet / Shower Block, Portable Building (Unused)$4,950Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- 20' Studio Container Home with Ensuite, Portable Building (Unused)$14,250Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- 20FT Expandable Premium / Portable Building 2026 - Grey (Unused)$21,500Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- Studio / Portable Building on Wheels (Unused - 2026)$22,900Austral, New South Wales · Ends Sep 20, 2026
- 20ft Fold-Up Portable Building with Roof$900Various Locations, Northern Territory · Ends Sep 23, 2026
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Median sale price by month
2026-09
$1,572
2026-08
$9,035
2026-07
$12,935
2026-06
$7,865
Recent sold portable building examples
- Portable Building Shell 6.0M x 3.0M **Tamworth NSW**$509Sold Sep 16, 2026 · NEW SOUTH WALES
- Portable Building Shell 6.0M x 3.0M **Tamworth NSW**$1,109Sold Sep 16, 2026 · NEW SOUTH WALES
- Portable Building Shell 6.0M x 3.0M **Tamworth NSW**$1,200Sold Sep 16, 2026 · NEW SOUTH WALES
- Portable Building Shell 12.0M x 3.0M **Whyalla SA**$1,551Sold Sep 16, 2026 · SOUTH AUSTRALIA
- Portable Building Shell 12.0M x 3.0M **Mildura**$3,000Sold Sep 16, 2026 · VICTORIA
- Portable Building Shell 6.0M x 3.0M **Mildura VIC**$301Sold Sep 16, 2026 · VICTORIA
Portable building sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus portable building sell for at government auction?
- Across 241 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median portable building sold for $2,470, with most closing between $1,033 and $9,035. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus portable building?
- Government agencies sell surplus portable building through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live portable building listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
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Methodology: median final winning bid on portable building lots that closed on official Australia government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.