B&Q Not Shipping to Australia

Why British expats in Australia order from B&Q via PostUK

Australia has Bunnings for DIY, but it doesn't carry UK paint brands, UK-standard fittings, or many of the products British emigrants are used to from B&Q. Common reasons to order from diy.com via PostUK:

• UK paint colours — Dulux and Crown shades not available in Australia. For renovating a home with UK-style décor or matching existing UK colour schemes.
• UK-specific tools and accessories — products and brands not sold in Australia.
• Sending UK DIY products as gifts — British expats sending UK home products to family in Australia.

Note: Australia uses Type I plugs. UK electrical products are not compatible without an adaptor, and Australian voltage is 230V (same as UK) so most modern tools work with an adaptor.

How PostUK forwards B&Q orders to Australia

1. Create a PostUK account
   Get your UK delivery address immediately.
2. Shop on diy.com
   Enter your PostUK UK address at checkout.
3. Parcel arrives at our depot
   Logged in your dashboard — we notify you.
4. Forward to Australia
   Choose a courier for Australia, pay online, track to your door.

Australian customs on B&Q orders

Australia charges GST (10%) on all imported goods — no minimum threshold applies. Customs duty may apply on goods over AUD$1,000. Assessed by Australian Border Force — not included in PostUK fees. Australia forwarding costs are higher than Europe due to distance — use Quick Quote before placing large orders.

Frequently asked questions

Does B&Q ship to Australia?

No. B&Q (diy.com) only delivers to UK addresses. PostUK gives you a UK address so you can order and forward to Australia.

Why do British expats use PostUK for B&Q to Australia?

Specific UK paint colours and DIY products not available from Bunnings. B&Q via PostUK is the only route to access the full diy.com range from Australia.

Do I pay Australian customs charges?

GST (10%) applies to all imported goods in Australia. These are separate from PostUK forwarding costs.