Western Australia · Regional centre · 0.88× regional adjustment

Scrap Stainless Steel Prices in Bunbury

Scrap stainless steel in Bunbury currently pays from $1.15 per kilogram for 304 stainless up to $1.26 for 316 stainless. Bunbury is a regional centre in Western Australia, with rates set by transport distance to the nearest capital and smelter network.

Stainless Steel grades and payouts in Bunbury (per kg)

Estimated yard payouts for each grade, based on the current LME spot ($2.38/kg) and Bunbury's 0.88× regional adjustment. Actual offers vary by yard, load size, and material quality.

Grade Payout rate Est. mid (AUD/kg) Range
304 Stainless
The most common stainless grade — 18% chromium, 8% nickel. Used in kitchen sinks, food equipment, and general fabrication.
 55% $1.15 $0.98 – $1.32
316 Stainless
Marine grade — adds 2-3% molybdenum to 304's composition for higher corrosion resistance. Pays more due to molybdenum content.
 60% $1.26 $1.07 – $1.44

Price history

Local Bunbury prices track the national stainless steel series — multiply by 0.88 for Bunbury equivalents. View the full 30-day chart on the national stainless steel page.

Where these numbers come from

Figure Value Source Type Checked
Stainless Steel spot price A$2.38/kg Calculated: 8% nickel (MetalpriceAPI) + a fixed A$0.50/kg chromium allowance Our calculation, partly a fixed estimate
Bunbury regional factor 0.88× Our model (freight distance and yard rate differences) Our estimate
Stainless Steel grade payout rates 55% / 60% Our estimate from published yard rate cards Our estimate

Spot prices are converted to Australian dollars per kilogram. Yard payouts are our estimates (spot × grade payout rate × regional factor), not quotes from any yard. The chromium allowance is a fixed figure set on 2026-05-16, not a market price. Full detail: methodology.

Stainless Steel in Bunbury

Bunbury's port handles alumina exports and serves the South West mining region. Scrap yards benefit from proximity to mineral processing facilities.

As a regional centre, Bunbury's stainless steel flow comes primarily from residential renovations, local trade work, and rural property clearances. Yards in Bunbury consolidate volume for shipment to processing facilities in larger centres.

Scrap yards in Bunbury that buy stainless steel

3 scrap yards listed in the Bunbury area. Browse all yards in Bunbury →

Frequently asked questions

What's the current price for scrap stainless steel in Bunbury? +

Today's estimated payouts in Bunbury range from $1.15 per kilogram (304 stainless) up to $1.26 (316 stainless). Prices update daily and reflect Bunbury's 0.88× regional adjustment from the Sydney benchmark. See the grades table above for all payouts.

Where can I sell scrap stainless steel in Bunbury? +

Check the Bunbury yard directory for addresses and phone numbers, then call 2-3 yards before transport. Most Bunbury yards accept stainless steel in all common grades, though smaller yards may have minimum weight requirements. For larger loads, also consider yards in Perth.

Why does Bunbury pay 12% less than Sydney for stainless steel? +

Transport cost. Stainless Steel sold in Bunbury eventually travels to a smelter or export port — typically via Perth — and yards price the freight cost into their offer. The 0.88× regional adjustment models this transport drag based on observed yard rates and distance to processing facilities.

How is stainless steel graded at Bunbury yards? +

Bunbury yards use the same grading system as the rest of Australia: 304 Stainless, 316 Stainless. The grade depends on cleanliness, alloy purity, and contamination. See our complete <a href="/metals/stainless/">Stainless Steel grading guide</a> for what each grade means, examples, and how to identify it.

Do Bunbury scrap yards require photo ID? +

For copper, copper alloy, gold or silver, the licensed dealer must verify the seller's identity to at least 100 points using the checks in regulation 13 (photo documents score higher). For steel, aluminium and other scrap outside the Act no statutory ID requirement was found, although yards may set their own. (No scrap-specific Act. The Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers Act 1994 and Regulations 1996 apply; last checked 2026-09-02.)

Can I be paid cash for scrap metal in Bunbury? +

No cash ban. The licensing change that took effect on 1 December 2020 did not stop cash payment (as reported by the building industry's PACT Site Security), although licensed dealers must record and report copper and copper alloy transactions. (Last checked 2026-09-02.)

Is it worth driving from Bunbury to a bigger city for higher stainless steel rates? +

Generally no, unless you have a very large load. Fuel costs from Bunbury to Perth quickly eat the rate difference, especially for a single residential load. The exception is high-value loads of clean copper or brass — for loads above a few hundred kilograms of clean material, the maths can work out. For everything else, consolidate locally and accept the 0.88× rate.

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