Choosing between Storage Land and Elite Container Storage for container storage in Brisbane? Both offer shipping-container self storage on the south side, but they differ on pricing transparency, location, reviews and what each one specialises in. Here is an honest side-by-side so you can decide what suits you. Note that Elite Container Storage is currently transitioning to a new brand name, SmartWay Storage.
Storage Land vs Elite Container Storage at a glance
| Feature | Storage Land | Elite Container Storage |
| Headline 20ft price | $299/month, published online | Quote on request (not published) |
| Pricing transparency | Rates listed on the website | Request a quote to get a price |
| Container | A whole private 20ft container, elevated on timber blocks for airflow | Insulated containers |
| Brisbane location | Archerfield (675 Beaufighter Ave, 4108) | Coopers Plains (236 Musgrave Rd, 4108) |
| Google reviews | 5.0 stars, 180+ reviews | Not displayed on their site |
| Contracts | No lock-in, month to month | Month to month, no lock-in |
| Access | 24/7 drive-up access | 24 hour access (external containers only) |
| Vehicle, boat and caravan storage | Yes, from $250/month | Vehicle storage available |
| Mobile / portable storage | Not offered - container storage only | Yes, transportable timber modules |
| Service area | Brisbane south side | Brisbane and the Gold Coast |
| Brand | Storage Land, established and consistent | Transitioning to SmartWay Storage |
Key differences explained
Pricing you can see before you call
Storage Land publishes its rates: a private 20ft container is $299/month, with vehicle, boat and caravan storage from $250/month. Elite Container Storage uses quote-based pricing, so you need to request a quote before you know the cost. If you like comparing prices up front, transparent pricing makes that easier. See our full storage prices or our cheap storage Brisbane page.
A whole private container, not a shared space
At Storage Land you get your own lockable 20ft container at ground level, elevated on timber blocks so air can move underneath - which helps keep your goods dry without relying on sealed insulation. Read more about how we prevent mould in container storage.
Location and service area
Both facilities sit in the 4108 postcode minutes apart - Storage Land in Archerfield and Elite in Coopers Plains. Storage Land is focused purely on Brisbane's south side, while Elite splits its operation between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. If you are storing near Coopers Plains, see our storage Coopers Plains page.
Reviews and reputation
Storage Land holds a 5.0-star Google rating from more than 180 reviews. Elite does not display a rating or review count on its website, and is in the middle of a name change to SmartWay Storage, which can make it harder to track its reputation in one place.
When Elite Container Storage might suit you
To be fair, Elite offers things Storage Land does not. If you want mobile or portable storage - a timber module delivered to your door so you only load once - Elite provides that and Storage Land does not. They also have a Gold Coast location, so if you are storing down the M1 rather than in Brisbane, they may be more convenient. And if you specifically want a fully insulated unit, that is part of their offering.
Why Brisbane customers choose Storage Land
- Published pricing - a private 20ft container for $299/month, no quote required
- 5.0-star Google rating from 180+ verified reviews
- A whole private container, elevated on timber blocks, on a sealed bitumen yard
- 24/7 drive-up access with no lock-in contracts
- Around 40% cheaper than traditional multi-storey self storage
- Vehicle, boat and caravan storage from $250/month
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Storage Land, 675 Beaufighter Ave, Archerfield QLD 4108. ABN: 47 671 581 534. Comparison information is based on publicly available details at the time of writing and may change.