Military Conex Box FAQ
The terms are often used interchangeably, but:
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Conex hire – Usually short-term (1–6 months) for events or renovations
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Conex rentals – Often month-to-month or long-term (12+ months)
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Conex for sale – One-off purchase, no ongoing fees
We offer all three — just tell us your project timeline.
Some providers offer rent-to-own options. You start with conex rentals and after 12–24 months, you own the conex box. This is different from conex hire (short-term) or direct conex for sale (upfront). Ask us about rent-to-own for conex storage units or a conex house project.
Yes. We deliver conex hire, conex rentals, and conex for sale to:
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Regional NSW (Dubbo, Wagga, Albury)
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Regional VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton)
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Regional QLD (Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Cairns)
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Regional WA (Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha)
Extra freight applies for remote areas. Contact us for a quote.
Standard conex storage units sizes:
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10ft – 3m long (perfect for tools or small yards)
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20ft – 6m long (most popular for conex storage units)
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40ft – 12m long (warehouse or bulk storage)
High-cube options (extra 1ft height) also available. All conex storage units are lockable, weatherproof, and stackable.
Yes. A conex office is a modified conex box with:
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Roller doors or personnel doors
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Windows with security screens
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Insulation and internal lining
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Power points, lighting, and air conditioning (optional)
Conex office units are compliant with Australian site safety standards. Available for conex rentals or conex for sale.
A military conex box is a heavy-duty conex container originally used by defence forces. Features include:
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Thicker steel (14–16 gauge vs standard 18 gauge)
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Reinforced locking bars and hasps
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Weather-sealed gaskets for dust and moisture
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Often camouflage or olive drab paint
Ideal for high-security tools, firearms storage, or remote mining sites. Available for conex hire or conex for sale in Australia.
Yes. A conex house is a container home built from one or more conex shipping containers. You need:
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Council approval (varies by Australian state)
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Insulation, windows, doors, electrical, plumbing
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Engineering certification for stacking or cutting
Conex house builds are popular in regional VIC, QLD, and WA for affordable, durable housing.
Nothing. “Conex box” is a brand name that became a generic term for conex shipping containers. Originally “Conex” (Container Express) was a US military term, but today it means the same as conex container, shipping container, or cargo container — steel boxes for storage, transport, or modification into a conex house or conex office.
Prices vary by size, condition, and location:
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Used 10ft conex for sale – 2,500–3,500
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Used 20ft conex for sale – 3,500–5,500
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New 20ft conex container – 6,500–9,000
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40ft conex for sale – 7,000–12,000
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Military conex box (reinforced) – add 1,500–3,000
Delivery extra. Conex for sale prices are higher in remote WA or NT.
Yes. We offer flexible conex hire from 4 weeks to 12+ months. Conex rentals include dry storage, security lockboxes, and optional climate control. Ideal for construction sites, events, or home renovations.

