If you’ve moved overseas but still need a secure Australian street address for banks, ATO, Medicare and personal letters, this guide explains how to combine Australia Post redirection with a personal mailing address at Salt Space so nothing important gets lost.
Why your Australian mail still matters after you move
You’ve packed the boxes, cancelled the utilities, booked the flights — and then it hits you: what happens to all your mail once you’ve moved overseas?
Important letters don’t stop just because you’ve left the country. Banks, the ATO, Medicare, insurance, superannuation funds, universities, professional bodies and even unexpected government notices can still arrive for months (or years) after you’ve gone.
That’s why many Australians look for a practical, interim solution: a safe place where their mail can land while they’re getting set up overseas. A popular option is to use a secure personal mailing address in New Farm, Brisbane , which acts as your stable Australian base while life is still in motion.
Can you redirect mail from Australia Post to an overseas address?
Yes. Australia Post offers an International Mail Redirection service. You can set it up so that letters sent to your old Australian address are redirected to your new address in another country.
That sounds perfect in theory — but if you’ve already moved, or you’re still waiting for a permanent overseas address, it can get complicated quickly.
AusPost can redirect mail overseas, but it assumes you have a stable overseas home address and that you won’t move again soon. If you’re in temporary accommodation, Airbnb, short-term lease or travelling between countries, this option becomes less reliable.
The hidden limits of AusPost redirection when you move overseas
International redirection is helpful, but it doesn’t solve everything. Common issues include:
- Higher cost: International redirection can become expensive, especially over 6–12 months.
- Delays: It can take weeks for redirected mail to reach your new country.
- Not everything is redirected: Parcels, couriers and some registered items may not be forwarded.
- Constant updating: If you move from an Airbnb to a short-term rental and then to a long-term home, you may need to update redirection multiple times.
- No stable “Australian base”: Once your redirection expires, you’re relying entirely on your overseas address — which isn’t ideal if you return frequently or still have local ties.
This is where combining AusPost redirection with a secure personal mail service at Salt Space becomes a much smoother option.
Why a personal mailing address in Australia is the easier interim solution
Instead of forwarding mail directly to an overseas address, many people choose to redirect it first to a personal mailing address in Brisbane . From there, every item is managed for you.
What you get with a personal mailing address at Salt Space
- A real Australian street address (not a PO Box): Perfect for banks, government departments, ATO, super funds and personal mail that prefers a physical address.
- Email notifications when mail arrives: You get a same-day email letting you know exactly what’s turned up at your personal mail address .
- Optional mail scanning: We can open and securely scan contents so you can read letters from anywhere in the world without waiting for international post.
- Mail forwarding when you’re ready: We can forward selected items to you overseas, or to someone you trust in Australia. Purchase mail forwarding credits here
- A stable base while you move around: Even if you change accommodation overseas, your Australian contact address stays the same.
It’s like having a trusted friend at a fixed address who receives all your mail — only it’s a professional mail-handling service with processes, tracking and privacy baked in.
How Salt Space’s personal mailing address works (step-by-step)
1. Set up your personal mail membership
Join online and receive your unique Australian street address at Salt Space Coworking in New Farm. This will be your dedicated personal mailing address for as long as you need it.
2. Update your address with key organisations
Once you have your new address, start updating it with:
- Banks and credit card providers
- ATO and tax agents
- Superannuation funds
- Insurance (health, home, car, travel where relevant)
- Medicare and health services
- Universities, professional associations and memberships
- Any personal contacts or services that still send physical mail
3. Redirect any remaining mail via AusPost (optional but helpful)
Before you leave, you can set up an Australia Post mail redirection from your old residential address to your new Salt Space personal mailing address . This catches anything you forget to update.
4. We receive and manage your mail
When mail arrives for you, we:
- Log it under your name
- Email you a notification (often with a photo of the envelope)
- Follow your chosen instructions—scan, hold or forward
5. You choose what happens next
For each piece of mail, you decide:
- Scan & email: Ideal for time-sensitive letters, verification codes or important documents.
- Hold at address: We can keep it safely until you’re back in Australia or ready for a bulk forward.
- Forward overseas: We can send items in batches to your current overseas address.
This flexible flow makes a personal mail service much more practical than relying solely on international redirection.
Using AusPost redirection to Salt Space before you leave
One of the easiest ways to avoid missed letters after you move is to use a two-step approach:
- Set up your personal mailing address at Salt Space while you’re still in Australia.
- Redirect all mail from your previous home address to your new Salt Space address using AusPost’s standard (domestic) mail redirection.
This way:
- Anything you forgot to update is still captured.
- Your former landlord/tenant doesn’t have to manage your mail.
- You only have to remember one Australian address going forward.
From there, Salt Space becomes your single mail hub — scanning, storing or forwarding mail wherever you are in the world.
Who this personal mail solution works best for
A personal mailing address in Australia is ideal if you:
- Have moved overseas but still receive important letters at an old Australian address
- Are on a working holiday visa and won’t have a long-term overseas address for a while
- Travel between countries or live as a digital nomad
- Don’t want to use a family member’s home as your mailing address
- Want a more professional, private alternative to a PO Box
- Need a stable Australian street address for banks, ATO, Medicare or super
If any of these sound like you, a personal mailing address at Salt Space Coworking can remove a huge source of stress during your move.
FAQs about moving overseas and using a personal mailing address
Can I redirect my AusPost mail straight to an overseas address?
Yes, Australia Post offers international mail redirection to some countries. However, it can be costly, slow and doesn’t always cover parcels or special mail. Many people prefer to redirect locally first to a personal mailing address at Salt Space , then decide what to scan or forward overseas.
Can I redirect my mail from my old home to Salt Space instead?
Yes. You can set up a domestic AusPost mail redirection from your previous residential address to your new Salt Space personal mailing address . This is a great safety net while you update your address with banks, ATO, super funds and services.
Do I need to be in Australia to start a personal mailing address?
No. You can usually set up your personal mail service remotely. Once active, you can immediately start updating your contact details with organisations and have new mail sent straight to your Salt Space address.
Can you scan my letters so I don’t have to wait for international post?
Yes. For many members overseas, scanning is the main reason they use a personal mailing address in Brisbane . You’ll see your letters quickly and can choose which items (if any) need forwarding.
Is this a PO Box or a real street address?
Salt Space provides a real Brisbane street address, not a PO Box. That makes it suitable for organisations that require a physical address and for personal mail that shouldn’t go to a PO Box.
What happens when I’m finally settled overseas?
Once you have a permanent overseas address, you can update your details directly with key organisations. Many people still keep their personal mail address active as a long-term Australian base for occasional mail, returns and trips home.
Need an interim Australian address while you move overseas?
If you’ve left the country (or you’re about to) and still need a reliable Australian street address for your mail, a personal mailing address at Salt Space Coworking gives you a stable base while everything else is changing.
Set it up before you go, or from overseas, and let us receive, scan and manage your mail so you don’t miss anything important.
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