South Australia · Regional centre · 0.87× regional adjustment

Scrap Stainless Steel Prices in Mount Gambier

Scrap stainless steel in Mount Gambier currently pays from $1.15 per kilogram for 304 stainless up to $1.25 for 316 stainless. Mount Gambier is a regional centre in South Australia, with rates set by transport distance to the nearest capital and smelter network.

Stainless Steel grades and payouts in Mount Gambier (per kg)

Estimated yard payouts for each grade, based on the current LME spot ($2.40/kg) and Mount Gambier's 0.87× 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% $1.25 $1.06 – $1.44

Price history

Local Mount Gambier prices track the national stainless steel series — multiply by 0.87 for Mount Gambier 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$2.40/kg Calculated: 8% nickel (MetalpriceAPI) + a fixed A$0.50/kg chromium allowance Our calculation, partly a fixed estimate
Mount Gambier regional factor 0.87× 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 Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier's forestry, dairy, and Limestone Coast agriculture support consistent regional yard volumes.

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

Scrap yards in Mount Gambier that buy stainless steel

1 scrap yard listed in the Mount Gambier area. Browse all yards in Mount Gambier →

Frequently asked questions

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

Today's estimated payouts in Mount Gambier range from $1.15 per kilogram (304 stainless) up to $1.25 (316 stainless). Prices update daily and reflect Mount Gambier's 0.87× regional adjustment from the Sydney benchmark. See the grades table above for all payouts.

Where can I sell scrap stainless steel in Mount Gambier? +

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

Why does Mount Gambier pay 13% less than Sydney for stainless steel? +

Transport cost. Stainless Steel sold in Mount Gambier eventually travels to a smelter or export port — typically via Adelaide — and yards price the freight cost into their offer. The 0.87× regional adjustment models this transport drag based on observed yard rates and distance to processing facilities.

How is stainless steel graded at Mount Gambier yards? +

Mount Gambier 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 Mount Gambier scrap yards require photo ID? +

Under the 1996 Act dealers must keep detailed records of all transactions; the Law Handbook page does not spell out photo ID for sellers. The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2025 would require dealers to keep records of customer identification and payment details. The exact ID documents it will require have not been published on a page we could verify. (Currently the Second-hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1996; dealers are not licensed but must notify police before starting business. A stand-alone Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2025 was introduced into Parliament in late 2025 to register scrap metal dealers. Whether it has commenced could not be confirmed; last checked 2026-09-02.)

Can I be paid cash for scrap metal in Mount Gambier? +

Not banned under the 1996 Act. The Scrap Metal Dealers Bill 2025 would stop businesses advertising or paying cash, gift cards or cryptocurrency for scrap metal. Commencement not confirmed. (Last checked 2026-09-02.)

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

Generally no, unless you have a very large load. Fuel costs from Mount Gambier to Adelaide 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 0.87× rate.

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