Buy A Safe supplies safes for Australian homes, businesses, firearm owners and specialist facilities. The correct model depends on what you need to protect, the risks at the installation site and any insurer or legal requirements that apply. Start with the intended use, then compare the security rating, fire protection, internal size, lock and anchoring points.

Choose a safe by what you need to protect

For passports, jewellery, cash and household documents, start with our home safes. Compact models suit wardrobes and home offices, while larger units provide room for folders, hard drives and future storage. If fire is the main concern, compare fire resistant safes with a tested time rating suitable for paper or digital media.

Businesses handling cash should consider commercial safes and deposit safes. A deposit model lets staff secure takings without opening the main compartment. Offices may need fire-rated storage for records, while higher-value sites may require a certified burglary rating, delayed opening or dual-control access.

Licensed firearm owners should use the gun safes range and confirm the current storage rules for their state or territory. The safe must suit the firearm category, provide enough capacity and support compliant anchoring. Ammunition may require separate locked storage.

Understand security, cash and fire ratings

A safe rating is more useful than appearance or weight alone. A published cash rating helps an insurer assess the value the safe is designed to protect against burglary when correctly installed. Jewellery ratings are commonly higher than cash ratings, but the accepted amount remains subject to your insurer's policy and installation requirements.

A fire rating states how long the safe is tested to keep its contents below a defined internal temperature. Paper documents and digital media have different limits, so a paper-rated safe is not automatically suitable for hard drives, USB storage or film. Review our safe ratings guide and confirm the required rating with your insurer before ordering.

Compare lock types

Digital locks suit frequent access and remove the need to carry a key. Some commercial locks support several user codes, audit functions, time delay or dual control. Mechanical combination locks avoid batteries and work well where access is less frequent. Key locks are simple, but the key must be stored securely and never left near the safe. Biometric locks can be convenient, although the underlying safe construction and certified lock quality still matter more than the opening method.

Check internal size, weight and access

Measure the items you plan to store and use the internal dimensions, not the external cabinet size. Allow extra room for shelving, door clearance and future items. Confirm that the safe can travel through gates, lifts, corridors and doorways to the final location. Heavy safes may require specialist equipment, reinforced floors or a delivery assessment before installation.

For a broad comparison, browse the full safe catalogue. You can narrow the range by home or business use, fire protection, lock type, brand and specialist application.

Plan the installation before delivery

A safe should normally be anchored to a suitable concrete floor or structural wall using the manufacturer's fixing points. Proper anchoring makes removal harder and may be required for the stated cash rating or firearm compliance. Avoid locations with weak flooring, visible street access or insufficient door clearance. Buy A Safe can advise on delivery and professional installation for heavy, high-security and specialist units.

Compare established safe brands

Our range includes CMI, Chubbsafes, Diplomat, Dominator, Guardall, Locktech, Platinum, Secuguard, Yale and Burg-Wachter. Each brand covers different sizes, ratings and price points. Compare the certification, warranty, lock options, replacement support and installation requirements of the individual model rather than choosing on brand name alone.

Safe buying checklist

• List the contents and their replacement value.
• Confirm the burglary, cash, fire or legal rating required.
• Measure the contents, access route and installation space.
• Choose a lock suitable for the number of users and access frequency.
• Confirm anchoring, floor loading, delivery and installation before ordering.

If you are unsure, use our safe buying guide or contact the team with your contents, location and required rating.

Frequently asked questions

What type of safe is best for a home?
Choose according to the main risk. A burglary-rated home safe suits cash and jewellery; a tested fire safe suits documents; and a dual-rated model covers both risks. Size it for current contents plus future storage.

Should every safe be bolted down?
Anchoring is strongly recommended and may be required for an insurance rating or firearm storage. The fixing method must suit the safe, floor or wall material and the manufacturer's instructions.

What is the difference between a fire rating and a cash rating?
A fire rating measures tested heat protection for a stated period. A cash rating indicates the level of burglary protection used by insurers when the safe is correctly installed.

Is a digital lock better than a key lock?
Neither is automatically better. Digital locks are convenient for regular or multi-user access, while key and mechanical combination locks are straightforward and do not rely on an access code. Safe construction and lock certification remain critical.

Can I install a safe myself?
Some compact units can be installed by a capable owner using the correct fixings. Heavy, high-security, commercial and firearm safes are better assessed and anchored by an experienced installer.