Most online back up and storage products in Australia ship from overseas warehouses, which is why "fast delivery" usually means six weeks. Ours don't. We hold stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses and dispatch within 1-2 business days. Storage from $20.
What back up and storage do I need?
Match storage type to how you use it. USB flash drives (32-256GB) suit simple file transfers. Portable SSDs (500GB-2TB) suit fast backups and video editing. External HDDs (1TB-8TB) are cheapest per GB for long-term backup. Network Attached Storage (NAS) is for multiple users and always-on backup. Cloud subscriptions cover automatic offsite backup.
What types of back up and storage are available?
You'll find USB flash drives, portable SSDs, external HDDs, memory cards and NAS drives. Each solves a different storage need:
| Type |
Best For |
Price Guide |
Key Feature |
| USB Flash Drives |
Small transfers, portability |
$20–$120 |
32GB–256GB, USB 3.0+ |
| Portable SSDs |
Fast backup, video edit |
$100–$400 |
500GB–2TB, 500MB/s+ |
| External HDDs |
Long-term bulk backup |
$80–$300 |
1TB–8TB, cheapest per GB |
| Memory Cards |
Cameras, dashcams, Switch |
$20–$150 |
microSD or SD, class 10+ |
| NAS Drives |
Home network backup |
$300–$1,500 |
Multi-user, RAID redundancy |
How much does back up and storage cost in Australia?
Basic USB flash drives and memory cards start from $20. Mid-range portable SSDs and external HDDs sit between $80–$250. NAS drives and high-capacity storage systems run $300–$1,500. We dispatch within 1–2 business days from our Australian warehouses.
Quick Buyer's Checklist
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Interface: USB 3.0 minimum for external; USB 3.1/3.2 for SSDs to hit rated speeds
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Read/write speed: SSD 400MB/s+; HDD 100-150MB/s; flash drive varies wildly
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Format: exFAT works on Mac and Windows; NTFS is Windows-only
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Reliability: SSDs have no moving parts — safer for backup than HDDs
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Backup rule: 3-2-1 backup: 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite
What most storage sites won't admit
Almost every storage device sold online in Australia is imported from China, Taiwan or Malaysia — including ours. The real difference isn't where they're made; it's what happens after they land. Marketplaces dropship straight from overseas containers, which is why "fast delivery" turns into six weeks. We import in bulk, hold stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, and ship from there.
The other thing nobody mentions: cheap USB flash drives often report a bigger capacity than they actually have. A 128GB flash drive that costs under $10 is worth checking — some fail after a few writes, others show as 128GB in Windows but only actually store 8-32GB before corrupting. Buy flash drives from named brands and test them (write, fill, read back) within the return window.
Frequently asked questions
What if my storage arrives damaged?
Contact us within 7 days with photos. We'll replace or refund under our 12-month warranty. Transit damage is rare (under 2%), but we sort it within 48 hours.
How long does delivery take?
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: 3–5 business days. Perth and Adelaide: 5–8 days. Regional and remote areas: 7–14 days.
Can I pay with Afterpay, Zip or PayPal?
Yes, all three. A $200 storage device works out to four payments of $50 with Afterpay or four payments of $50 with PayPal Pay in 4. Zip offers up to 12 months.
SSD vs HDD — which is better?
SSDs are faster and more shock-resistant; HDDs are cheaper per GB. For active use pick SSD; for long-term archive pick HDD. For active AND archive, use both.
Complete your setup
Three items most buyers add at the same time: USB cables and adaptors, computer accessories, and USB gadgets. Follow the 3-2-1 rule: local drive + external backup + cloud copy for critical files.
Why us
Simple Deals — family-run since 2018. Australian warehouse stock. Support on 1300 456 786. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. 12-month warranty, 30-day change-of-mind returns. 4.66★ from 5,363 verified reviews.
