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Guinea pig cages sold in Australia, checked on paper

We looked up the published floor dimensions of real products available in Australia and measured them against welfare guidance.

How to read this page: we haven't tested these products hands-on. We compare published specs only, and floor areas are calculated from the listed dimensions (often external size, so internal floor is slightly smaller). Prices and stock change often, so they were last checked on 25 September 2026. We earn no commission from any link. Our editorial policy.

Meets the recommended size

About 1 m² or more of floor for a pair, in line with RSPCA Australia guidance.

Meets recommended size

Indoor pen

SONGMICS Modular Small Animal Enclosure 140 × 70 cm

Floor: 140 × 70 cm
Floor area: 0.98 m²

Suits: 2 guinea pigs

✓About 1 m² of floor
✓Solid panels and an included floor, with no wire underfoot
✓Can be arranged as an L-shape

✕No lid, so not safe with cats or dogs around
✕Light plastic panels

Approx. price

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ℹ️ Amazon pricing varies by seller and variant.

Meets recommended size

DIY C&C grids

Costway 16-Cube Wire Storage Grids (DIY C&C)

Floor: 142 × 71 cm
Floor area: 1.00 m²

Suits: 2 guinea pigs (as a 2×4 build)

✓Standard 35.5 cm grids at a low price
✓Build any shape to fit your room
✓Grids can be reused as your herd grows

✕You need a Corflute base, about $17 per sheet at Bunnings
✕Check the panel count covers the layout you want

Approx. price

≈ $87

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Meets the bare minimum only

Workable for one or two pigs, but below the recommended size. Consider joining two units together.

Meets minimum only

Indoor cage

MidWest Guinea Habitat Plus

Floor: 119 × 61 cm
Floor area: 0.73 m²

Suits: 1–2 guinea pigs (minimum only)

✓Washable canvas base with no wire floor
✓Tool-free setup with a lid and divider
✓Two can be joined for a much better cage

✕Below the RSPCA 1 m² guidance for a pair
✕Sometimes on a long dispatch time in Australia

Approx. price

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ℹ️ Better value if you connect two units (about 1.46 m²).

Too small for a full-time home

Sold for guinea pigs, but well under the minimum. Fine as a carrier or a temporary vet-recovery cage.

Too small

Indoor hutch

Lexi & Me Raised Indoor Hutch

Floor: 96 × 55 cm
Floor area: 0.53 m²

Suits: Not enough for a pair

✓Attractive furniture-style design
✓Solid floor

✕About half the RSPCA pair recommendation
✕Hard to expand

Approx. price

≈ $244

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Too small

Indoor cage

Pet One Rabbit Cage 101.5 × 51 cm

Floor: 102 × 51 cm
Floor area: 0.52 m²

Suits: Not recommended as a full-time home

✓Handy as a temporary carrier or vet-recovery cage

✕Below the minimum even for one guinea pig
✕Marketed for guinea pigs despite its size

Approx. price

≈ $209

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