Get a ballpark price for your interstate move by using our useful pricing calculator below.
The cost of your interstate move move will depend on how much space (measured in cubic meters) you will need in the interstate removalist's truck, in addition to factoring in any difficulties with accessing your pickup and delivery locations. Use the tool below to get a ballpark estimate of the removalist costs to transport your items between capital cities in Australia.
Choose your house size and how heavily furnished it is and then see the estimated cost for your interstate move depending on where you're moving to and from.
Estimated space needed: ~35m3
| Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Canberra | Hobart | Adelaide | Perth | Darwin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Brisbane | $132.12 | $167.50 | $158.15 | $260.78 | $164.04 | $229.20 | $202.78 | |
| to Sydney | $138.61 | $143.14 | $133.72 | $237.51 | $130.92 | $154.64 | $312.10 | |
| to Melbourne | $148.42 | $130.72 | $148.30 | $180.50 | $119.43 | $160.40 | $175.77 | |
| to Canberra | $147.34 | $123.18 | $138.83 | $263.00 | $174.46 | $232.42 | $330.00 | |
| to Hobart | $214.91 | $246.76 | $210.04 | $232.22 | $308.12 | $361.80 | $390.00 | |
| to Adelaide | $173.43 | $153.17 | $137.77 | $153.14 | $204.35 | $147.35 | $178.10 | |
| to Perth | $239.06 | $241.70 | $208.49 | $279.00 | $301.21 | $186.06 | $366.91 | |
| to Darwin | $225.51 | $331.55 | $252.29 | $378.49 | $361.54 | $236.18 | $390.97 |
Calculations and prices are based on industry-standard, generic calculators and should be used as a guide only. This information does not constitute a fixed quote.
A removalist truck and two men (depending on the size of your move) will come to collect and deliver your items.
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Our experienced customer service team is available to assist you at every step of your move.
Your items will be protected with heavy blankets using moving industry best practices. These help prevent your items from damage.
Full service loading and unloading of the removal truck is included with every move. Packing services are available at extra cost.
Receive $5,000 of complimentary cover on named items for added peace of mind.
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While the cost per cubic meter of space is a large factor in calculating costs for an interstate move, there are other factors that can play a role, too. These include:
You can potentially save money when moving interstate by utilising backloading. This will require you to be flexible on dates, but if your items can fit inside a truck that is already travelling, you can end up getting a much cheaper price.
Talk to Muval today about organising exact prices and booking your upcoming interstate move.
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If you cancel within 48 hours of your booking (if your move is more than 5 days away) or give three weeks’ notice before your pick up date, you will get a full refund of your deposit.
No, The moving company you book will load and unload the truck with a minimum of two professional removalists.
If you change your list of items or space required a week before your move, we can usually adjust the price accordingly. In some circumstances this won’t be possible depending on the booking volume and amount of change and notice provided.
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
All furniture items will be wrapped in heavy removalist quilted padding to best protect your furniture; Some removalists will also use shrink wrap as well.
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
It is preferable to consider taking out an all-risk policy for your move. We offer two different options of coverage for your move, which include lowering the excess to obtain a lower premium or the ability to cover specific items of your move: https://www.muval.com.au/cover
The best way to ensure a successful move day is to be prepared. One way to do this is to notify your removalist about any very heavy or awkward-to-move items before move day. It can never hurt to double-check with them that they understand that you have these items, even if you have also submitted an inventory list. These sorts of items include:
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