A filing cabinet stores documents, files and office supplies — choose by drawer count, mobility and security. We stock filing cabinets from $100 2-drawer mobile to $500 5-drawer lockable styles across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses. If you want a 3-drawer filing cabinet under $200 with Afterpay, you'll find it below.
Quick Buyer's Checklist
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Drawer count — 2-drawer (under desk), 3-drawer (standard), 4-5 drawer (heavy use).
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Mobile or fixed — Mobile cabinets have castor wheels for moving; fixed cabinets are sturdier.
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File size — A4 (standard Australian), foolscap (legal-size files), or universal (both).
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Lock — Most filing cabinets have a key lock for security.
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Material — Steel (most secure, fireproof), timber (matches office decor), MDF (budget).
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Warranty — 12-month warranty on frame and drawer mechanism.
What types of filing cabinets are available?
Mobile filing cabinet (2-3 drawer)
Castor wheels, fits under desks. $100-$300.
Vertical filing cabinet (3-4 drawer)
Tall narrow design. $200-$450.
Lateral filing cabinet (2-3 drawer)
Wider and shorter. Files run side-to-side. $250-$500.
Steel filing cabinet
Heavy-duty office use. Fire-resistant options. $300-$600.
Timber filing cabinet
Matches office furniture. $250-$500.
How much can a filing cabinet hold?
A standard A4 filing drawer holds 200-300 documents in suspension files. A 3-drawer cabinet holds 600-900 documents. A 5-drawer cabinet holds 1,000-1,500 documents — equivalent to 7-10 years of typical home office paperwork.
| Drawer Count |
Document Capacity |
Best For |
| 2-drawer mobile |
400-600 |
Home office, under-desk |
| 3-drawer vertical |
600-900 |
Small business |
| 4-drawer vertical |
800-1,200 |
Medium business |
| 5-drawer lateral |
1,000-1,500 |
Heavy use, archive |
What Most Furniture Sites Won't Admit
Most filing cabinets sold online in Australia are imported from China and Vietnam — including ours. We hold stock in our Australian warehouses.
Second truth: filing cabinet drawer locks are usually 4-pin disc locks — easy to defeat with basic tools. If you need real security for sensitive documents, look for cabinets with proper key-cylinder locks or fingerprint locks.
Filing Cabinet FAQ
Are filing cabinets lockable?
Most filing cabinets include a key lock on the top drawer (locks all drawers). Check the product description.
Will A4 files fit?
Yes. All our filing cabinets are sized for Australian A4 documents in suspension files.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. A $300 filing cabinet works out to four payments of $75 with Afterpay. We also accept Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4.
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Why us
Simple Deals — family-run since 2018. Australian warehouse stock. Support on 1300 456 786. Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal. 12-month warranty, 15-day returns. 4.66★ from 5,363 reviews.
