Scrap Steel Prices in Bunbury
Scrap steel in Bunbury currently pays from $0.04 per kilogram for light steel up to $0.07 for heavy melting steel (hms). Bunbury is a regional centre in Western Australia, with rates set by transport distance to the nearest capital and smelter network.
Steel grades and payouts in Bunbury (per kg)
Estimated yard payouts for each grade, based on the current LME spot ($0.42/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Melting Steel (HMS) Steel at least 6mm thick. Standard ferrous grade for export markets. | 18% | $0.07 | $0.06 – $0.08 |
| Light Steel Thinner sheet steel, appliance cabinets, light gauge profiles. | 12% | $0.04 | $0.04 – $0.05 |
Price history
Local Bunbury prices track the national steel series — multiply by 0.88 for Bunbury equivalents. View the full 30-day chart on the national steel page.
Where these numbers come from
| Figure | Value | Source | Type | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel spot price | A$0.42/kg | Fixed site estimate of A$0.42/kg | Fixed estimate, not a market feed | |
| Bunbury regional factor | 0.88× | Our model (freight distance and yard rate differences) | Our estimate | |
| Steel grade payout rates | 18% / 12% | 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. Set when the site launched on 2026-05-16 and not updated since. No live steel scrap price feed is used. Full detail: methodology.
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 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 steel
3 scrap yards listed in the Bunbury area. Browse all yards in Bunbury →
Frequently asked questions
What's the current price for scrap steel in Bunbury? +
Today's estimated payouts in Bunbury range from $0.04 per kilogram (light steel) up to $0.07 (heavy melting steel (hms)). 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 steel in Bunbury? +
Check the Bunbury yard directory for addresses and phone numbers, then call 2-3 yards before transport. Most Bunbury yards accept 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 steel? +
Transport cost. 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 steel graded at Bunbury yards? +
Bunbury yards use the same grading system as the rest of Australia: Heavy Melting Steel (HMS), Light Steel. The grade depends on cleanliness, alloy purity, and contamination. See our complete <a href="/metals/steel/">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 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.