Premium Quality Steel — Delivering Australia Wide

Enquiry List

Gabion basket retaining wall filled with stones — landscaping and erosion control

Fencing & Barriers

Gabion Boxes & Gabion Baskets

Name: Gabion Boxes & Gabion Baskets
Brand: Steel Source Australia
Availability: InStock

Galvanised iron wire gabion baskets for retaining walls, landscaping, erosion control and decorative features. Wide range of sizes. Supply Australia-wide.

Home ShopGabion Boxes & Gabion Baskets

Wire Diameter

3.5 mm

Mesh Size

100 × 50 mm

Load Capacity

1,800 kg/m³

Finish

Hot Dip Galvanised

What is a Gabion Basket?

A gabion basket (also known as a gabion box or gabion cage) is a rectangular wire mesh container filled with stones, rocks, gravel or other aggregate materials. The wire panels are assembled on-site — no tools required — by aligning adjacent grids and securing them with spiral rods. Spacer hooks connect internal panels to maintain the basket's shape under load.

Gabion baskets are used extensively in civil engineering, landscaping and architectural applications including retaining walls, erosion control, slope stabilisation, noise barriers, privacy screens, garden edging and decorative features. Multiple baskets can be stacked and combined to create structures of any length, height or configuration.

Steel Source Australia supplies galvanised iron gabion baskets in a wide range of sizes to civil contractors, landscapers, builders and homeowners across Australia. All baskets feature 3.5mm wire diameter, 100×50mm mesh aperture and a hot dip galvanised finish for long-term corrosion resistance in outdoor environments.

◼

Retaining Walls

◼

Erosion Control

◼

Slope Stabilisation

◼

Garden Edging

◼

Privacy Screens

◼

Decorative Features

Filter

Width:

Height:

Showing 104 of 104 SKUs

SKU	Length	Width	Height	Wire Ø	Mesh	Finish	Load Cap.
GB-1000x500x500-HDG	1 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x500x500-HDG	1.5 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x500x500-HDG	2 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x500x500-HDG	3 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x500x500-HDG	4 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x500x500-HDG	5 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x500x500-HDG	6 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x500x500-HDG	7 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x500x500-HDG	8 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x500x500-HDG	9 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x500x500-HDG	10 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x500x500-HDG	11 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x500x500-HDG	12 m	500 mm	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1000x500x1000-HDG	1 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x500x1000-HDG	1.5 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x500x1000-HDG	2 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x500x1000-HDG	3 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x500x1000-HDG	4 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x500x1000-HDG	5 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x500x1000-HDG	6 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x500x1000-HDG	7 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x500x1000-HDG	8 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x500x1000-HDG	9 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x500x1000-HDG	10 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x500x1000-HDG	11 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x500x1000-HDG	12 m	500 mm	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1000x500x1500-HDG	1 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x500x1500-HDG	1.5 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x500x1500-HDG	2 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x500x1500-HDG	3 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x500x1500-HDG	4 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x500x1500-HDG	5 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x500x1500-HDG	6 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x500x1500-HDG	7 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x500x1500-HDG	8 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x500x1500-HDG	9 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x500x1500-HDG	10 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x500x1500-HDG	11 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x500x1500-HDG	12 m	500 mm	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1000x500x2000-HDG	1 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x500x2000-HDG	1.5 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x500x2000-HDG	2 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x500x2000-HDG	3 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x500x2000-HDG	4 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x500x2000-HDG	5 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x500x2000-HDG	6 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x500x2000-HDG	7 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x500x2000-HDG	8 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x500x2000-HDG	9 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x500x2000-HDG	10 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x500x2000-HDG	11 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x500x2000-HDG	12 m	500 mm	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1000x1000x500-HDG	1 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x1000x500-HDG	1.5 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x1000x500-HDG	2 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x1000x500-HDG	3 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x1000x500-HDG	4 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x1000x500-HDG	5 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x1000x500-HDG	6 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x1000x500-HDG	7 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x1000x500-HDG	8 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x1000x500-HDG	9 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x1000x500-HDG	10 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x1000x500-HDG	11 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x1000x500-HDG	12 m	1 m	500 mm	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1000x1000x1000-HDG	1 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x1000x1000-HDG	1.5 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x1000x1000-HDG	2 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x1000x1000-HDG	3 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x1000x1000-HDG	4 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x1000x1000-HDG	5 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x1000x1000-HDG	6 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x1000x1000-HDG	7 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x1000x1000-HDG	8 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x1000x1000-HDG	9 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x1000x1000-HDG	10 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x1000x1000-HDG	11 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x1000x1000-HDG	12 m	1 m	1 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1000x1000x1500-HDG	1 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x1000x1500-HDG	1.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x1000x1500-HDG	2 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x1000x1500-HDG	3 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x1000x1500-HDG	4 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x1000x1500-HDG	5 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x1000x1500-HDG	6 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x1000x1500-HDG	7 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x1000x1500-HDG	8 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x1000x1500-HDG	9 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x1000x1500-HDG	10 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x1000x1500-HDG	11 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x1000x1500-HDG	12 m	1 m	1.5 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1000x1000x2000-HDG	1 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-1500x1000x2000-HDG	1.5 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-2000x1000x2000-HDG	2 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-3000x1000x2000-HDG	3 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-4000x1000x2000-HDG	4 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-5000x1000x2000-HDG	5 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-6000x1000x2000-HDG	6 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-7000x1000x2000-HDG	7 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-8000x1000x2000-HDG	8 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-9000x1000x2000-HDG	9 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-10000x1000x2000-HDG	10 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-11000x1000x2000-HDG	11 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³
GB-12000x1000x2000-HDG	12 m	1 m	2 m	3.5 mm	100 × 50 mm	Hot Dip Galvanised	1,800 kg/m³

Assembly & Fill Notes

Gabion baskets are supplied flat-packed and require on-site assembly — no tools required. Align adjacent wire panels and twist the spiral rods to secure. Spacer hooks are included to connect internal panels and maintain basket shape under load. Stones, rocks or gravel fill material is not included and must be sourced separately. For retaining wall applications exceeding 1,000mm height, consult a structural engineer regarding footing requirements, batter angle and drainage design. Geotextile fabric behind the wall face is recommended to prevent fine material migration through the mesh.

E-E-A-T Technical Reference

Gabion Baskets — Technical Specifications & Standards

Standard Product Specifications

Property	Specification
Material	Galvanised iron wire
Wire diameter	3.5 mm
Mesh aperture	100 × 50 mm (L × W)
Mesh type	Welded wire mesh panels
Finish	Hot dip galvanised — corrosion resistant for outdoor use
Load capacity	1,800 kg/m³
Assembly	Tool-free — spiral rod and spacer hook system
Fill material	Stones, rocks, gravel or aggregate (not included)
Colour	Silver (galvanised)
Width range	500 mm and 1,000 mm
Height range	500 mm, 1,000 mm, 1,500 mm, 2,000 mm
Length range	1,000 mm to 12,000 mm

Size Selection Guide

Height	Width	Typical Application
500 mm	500 mm	Garden edging, low planter boxes, decorative borders, step risers
500 mm	1,000 mm	Low retaining walls, garden beds, wide decorative features
1,000 mm	500 mm	Medium retaining walls, privacy screens, noise barriers
1,000 mm	1,000 mm	Substantial retaining walls, erosion control, embankment facing
1,500 mm	500 mm	Tall retaining walls, slope stabilisation, privacy fencing
1,500 mm	1,000 mm	Heavy-duty retaining walls, civil engineering, embankment stabilisation
2,000 mm	500 mm	High retaining walls, civil engineering, heavy erosion control
2,000 mm	1,000 mm	Major civil works, large retaining structures, slope stabilisation

Gabion Basket

Wire mesh container filled with stone

A gabion basket (from Italian "gabbione" — big cage) is a rectangular wire mesh container filled with stones or aggregate. Used in civil engineering and landscaping for retaining walls, erosion control and decorative structures. The wire mesh confines the fill material while allowing water drainage through the structure.

Wire Diameter

3.5 mm galvanised iron wire

Wire diameter directly affects the structural strength and load capacity of the gabion basket. Steel Source Australia gabion baskets use 3.5mm diameter galvanised iron wire — a commercial-grade specification suitable for retaining walls and civil engineering applications. Heavier wire diameters (4.0mm+) are available for heavy civil works.

Mesh Aperture

100 × 50 mm (L × W)

The mesh aperture (opening size) determines the minimum stone size that can be used as fill. With a 100×50mm aperture, fill stones must be larger than 50mm in their smallest dimension to prevent migration through the mesh. Typical fill: 70–150mm crushed rock, river gravel or recycled concrete.

Hot Dip Galvanising

Zinc coating for corrosion resistance

All gabion baskets are hot dip galvanised — the wire is coated with a layer of zinc that provides long-term corrosion protection in outdoor environments. Galvanised gabion baskets are suitable for ground contact, wet conditions and coastal environments. The zinc coating sacrificially protects the underlying steel wire.

Load Capacity

1,800 kg/m³

The load capacity of 1,800 kg/m³ refers to the maximum density of fill material the basket is designed to contain. This is consistent with typical crushed rock and gravel densities (1,400–1,800 kg/m³). For heavier fill materials or structural retaining wall applications, consult a structural engineer.

Spacer Hooks

Internal panel connectors

Spacer hooks are internal connectors that link opposite wire panels across the width of the basket. They prevent the basket from bulging outward under the pressure of the fill material. Spacer hooks are included with each gabion basket and must be installed at the specified intervals during filling.

Applicable Standards

AS 1214

Hot Dip Galvanised Coatings on Threaded Fasteners

Governs hot dip galvanised coatings on steel products. All gabion basket wire and components are hot dip galvanised to provide long-term corrosion resistance for outdoor and ground-contact applications.

AS/NZS 4534

Zinc and Zinc/Aluminium Alloy Coatings on Steel Wire

Specifies requirements for zinc and zinc/aluminium alloy coatings on steel wire. Relevant to the galvanised wire used in gabion basket construction, covering coating mass, adhesion and uniformity.

EN 10223-3

Steel Wire and Wire Products for Fencing — Gabions

European standard for gabion wire products. Specifies wire diameter, mesh aperture, coating requirements and mechanical properties for gabion baskets. Widely referenced in Australian gabion specifications.

AS 4678

Earth Retaining Structures

Australian standard for earth retaining structures. Applies to gabion retaining walls in civil engineering applications. Covers design principles, geotechnical investigation, drainage and structural requirements for walls retaining soil or fill.

Austroads AGRD06

Guide to Road Design Part 6

Covers roadside design including gabion retaining walls and erosion control structures on road reserves. Relevant for gabion applications in road construction and maintenance.

AS 3700

Masonry Structures

While primarily for masonry, AS 3700 principles apply to gabion wall design in terms of stability, drainage and structural performance. Gabion walls are often designed in accordance with AS 3700 principles for residential and commercial applications.

Gabion BasketGabion BoxGabion CageGabion WallGabion Retaining WallWire Mesh BasketStone BasketRock CageGalvanised GabionRetaining WallErosion ControlSlope StabilisationLandscapingGarden EdgingPrivacy ScreenNoise BarrierDecorative Feature3.5mm Wire100x50mm Mesh1800 kg/m3Hot Dip GalvanisedTool-Free AssemblyFlat PackSpiral RodSpacer HooksCivil EngineeringLandscape ArchitectureResidential LandscapingCommercial LandscapingRoad ConstructionEmbankment StabilisationAS 4678EN 10223-3AS/NZS 4534

Ready to enquire on gabion baskets?

Wide range of sizes. Galvanised iron wire. Supply Australia-wide.

Get an Enquiry