Sydney to Melbourne Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Sydney to Melbourne?
Backloading from Sydney to Melbourne cost $129.37 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,144.92 and the average space per job is 16.58 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 713.4km.
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Clare Z was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Surry Hills to Carlton for $2129.01Skylar O was looking to move 20.97 cubic meters from Maroubra to Caulfield for $2473.77Nathan O was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Newtown to Brunswick West for $919.04Anderson S was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Randwick to Hampton for $1416.00Nasir Z was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Alexandria to Point Cook for $1650.00Ryan M was looking to move 24.41 cubic meters from Chatswood to Thornbury for $2830.46Gavin C was looking to move 13.94 cubic meters from Kensington to Williamstown North for $1686.38Derek M was looking to move 16.00 cubic meters from Randwick to Collingwood for $165.00Julien B was looking to move 24.38 cubic meters from Kirribilli to Elwood for $3632.91Emery A was looking to move 19.37 cubic meters from Bella Vista to Officer for $2466.67Evelyn G was looking to move 9.78 cubic meters from Surry Hills to Reservoir for $1350.00Emily X was looking to move 9.18 cubic meters from Strathfield to Southbank for $1253.00Carlos V was looking to move 12.22 cubic meters from Wattle Grove to Pascoe Vale for $1368.35Joseph X was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Umina Beach to Melton South for $1559.20Noelle U was looking to move 32.00 cubic meters from Werrington to Moonee Ponds for $4346.00Dominic O was looking to move 12.40 cubic meters from Gymea to Langwarrin for $1812.00Adalynn L was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Concord West to Mambourin for $877.59Elizabeth S was looking to move 9.65 cubic meters from Petersham to Clifton Hill for $1392.00Luke N was looking to move 21.10 cubic meters from Rosebery to Heidelberg Heights for $2178.00Emma Z was looking to move 10.42 cubic meters from Bondi Beach to Hawthorn for $1575.00Benjamin Q was looking to move 24.88 cubic meters from Double Bay to South Yarra for $3132.91Charles N was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Chester Hill to Wollert for $1495.00Chloe X was looking to move 5.23 cubic meters from Erskineville to Brunswick for $883.00Kaylee R was looking to move 5.28 cubic meters from Brookvale to Carlton for $1151.90Luke J was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Belmore to Truganina for $1590.00Tyler P was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Haymarket to Melbourne for $2394.00Benjamin N was looking to move 34.81 cubic meters from Turramurra to Oakleigh for $4625.00Skylar H was looking to move 29.83 cubic meters from Austral to Truganina for $3334.00Ariel M was looking to move 6.19 cubic meters from Randwick to Hawthorn for $1171.85Wyatt E was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Drummoyne to Windsor for $1675.00Rose X was looking to move 37.58 cubic meters from North Ryde to Balwyn for $3949.00Julianna P was looking to move 24.50 cubic meters from Marayong to Beveridge for $2549.65Callie H was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Blacktown to Craigieburn for $1821.24Harper O was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Killara to Northcote for $1355.00Brooklyn Z was looking to move 16.41 cubic meters from Strathfield South to Truganina for $2194.85Miles Y was looking to move 29.45 cubic meters from Pyrmont to Oakleigh South for $4500.00Julianna K was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Crows Nest to Richmond for $1463.00Sadie R was looking to move 14.67 cubic meters from Darlinghurst to Fitzroy for $2214.00Lydia K was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Waterloo to Prahran for $2185.00Brandon U was looking to move 11.28 cubic meters from Gladesville to Narre Warren North for $1731.39Jude A was looking to move 8.81 cubic meters from Thornleigh to Glen Huntly for $1169.50Grayson U was looking to move 12.60 cubic meters from Zetland to Southbank for $1314.00Miguel F was looking to move 15.95 cubic meters from Schofields to Mernda for $2006.58Tristen G was looking to move 16.91 cubic meters from Parramatta to Carlton for $2115.47Amaya J was looking to move 9.20 cubic meters from Stanmore to Richmond for $1139.95Jaylen D was looking to move 33.00 cubic meters from St Marys to Ringwood for $5000.00Hunter V was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from North Sydney to Flemington for $1106.33Olivia V was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from St Leonards to Richmond for $188.22Cassandra Z was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Avalon Beach to Fitzroy North for $990.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Sydney to Melbourne interstate removalists move will depend on how much space (measured in cubic meters) you will need in the removalists' truck, in addition to factoring in any difficulties with accessing your pickup and delivery locations.
Estimated space needed: ~35m3
Calculations are based on industry-standard, generic calculators and should be used as a guide only. This information does not constitute a fixed quote.
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Estimated space needed: ~35m3
What is Sydney to Melbourne backloading?
Backloading is when you book the remaining truck space on a truck that’s already booked by someone else. It often means you may have to be slightly flexible on your pickup and delivery dates & times, but in turn it usually means big cost savings relative to booking a "primary load".
Booking backloads is a common practice among interstate removalists, who are often willing to give cheap or discounted prices for the available space in a truck that is going from point A to point B, or on the return journey if they have been unable to find a customer needing to move in the opposite direction.
We've mastered backloading from Sydney to Melbourne
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4.70 · 127 reviews Move Ezi is your Australia Wide Removal Specialist. Based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Let us make your Move, Ezi!
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4.90 · 37 reviews At Brittix Removals we offer safe, convenient, and affordable transportation services and furniture removals and storage across Australia.
4.90 · 361 reviews Reliable and friendly removalists dedicated to making your move stress-free. Fast, efficient service with a focus on customer satisfaction.
4.90 · 4113 reviews Mates Group Removals, based in Sydney, a team of moving experts with huge experience in the removal industry for local and interstate moves.
4.50 · 4729 reviews Six Brothers Removalist is a Sydney-based company that specializes in home and office removals.
4.90 · 389 reviews KDN Removalist is here to help you with packing and moving services. We are available seven days of the week to help facilitate your move.
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Sydney to Melbourne interstate removalists
A removalist truck and two men (depending on the size of your move) will come to collect and deliver your items.
Online booking
Save time calling other removalists for quotes. Find, compare and book your Sydney to Melbourne removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Sydney to Melbourne back-to-front. We're available to help at every step of your move.
Protective covering
Your items will be protected with heavy blankets using moving industry best practices. These help prevent your items from damage.
Loading & unloading
Full service loading and unloading of the removal truck is included with every move. Packing services are available at extra cost.
Why book a backload with Muval?
Take advantage of our wide network of interstate removalists to find a suitable truck that can backload your items. Save yourself the time of calling dozens of companies to find one that can accommodate your backload.
Without Muval, customers usually call dozens of removal companies trying to find one that has a truck travelling between their desired pickup and drop off locations near to the dates that they want. When you book a backload with Muval, we do all of the hard work for you, finding you an appropriate match as close as possible to when you want to move.
If you're flexible on move dates, backloading is the most efficient way to move interstate.
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Muval helped me remember everything that need doing with the move and helped me organize everything. They were very professional and helped take the stress out of moving.
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Sharon was the absolute best helping us find a trunk on a time crunch. She went through everything and answered all our questions even staying back before the long weekend. Can't thank her enough!
Dion was very friendly and quick to offer suggestions and answers to my questions. Thanks!
Best option for your move. I dealt with Mitchell who was fantastic. He found Removalists that fit my requirements, very reliable and well priced.
Very good service and extremely helpful from JM! Initially, I provided an inventory list with 10 boxes, 1 striped bag, and 2 pieces of luggage. After packing everything, the actual inventory changed to 13 boxes, 5 striped bags, and 1 piece ...
I used Muval this week to organise to transport a few pieces of furniture between Australian cities. I am usually really anxious about these moves because they seem to big for most couriers and too small for furniture removalists. Muval gav...
I couldn't have done my move without the prompt and organised assistance of Grant. He was very responsive and helpful with everything I needed. Thank you so much!
I would happily use Muval again. Grant was extremely helpful, even with my hundreds of changes and questions. He was polite and accomodating throughout the experience. The removalists they selected for our requirements were great also. In b...
Awesome service from Jamahl, from my initial contact with muval he was polite, conscientious, professional, responsive and always helpful. He is a credit to the organisation. Thanks for your help mate.
Very pleased with the service provided by Kelvin from Muval. The entire process was well managed and all those involved were efficient, friendly and polite. Highly recommended!
Jay helped me with my Muval booking. The whole process was simple and easy from listing my items to booking dates and organising payment. I would happily recommend Muval for your next move and hopefully it will be Jay who assists you.
Mitchell was great to work with. He made the process of booking and working with the removalists really easy. The quality of the movers was great.
Jay provided excellent support, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the specifics. His explanations were clear and concise.
Muval found me an excellent removalist. Given my last three were dreadful, I wasn't expecting any pleasant surprises. I guess because Muval can offer repeat business for the removalist companies, those companies are more likely to put in th...
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Sharon was so nice to deal with. Fast, efficient and friendly. Really felt like she had our best interests in mind.
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Jade is brilliant catering to all my needs and insured I was happy and take care of!
Dion was amazing and very prompt and clear with his response. Able to easily understand my questions and make me feel assured. Thankyou Dion, I appreciate it.
Frequently asked questions
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This can be organised but will incur an extra charge.
Reading reviews is a great way to determine if a removalist is the right one for you. Platforms like Google, Product Review or Muval are great for this because they have built-in mechanisms to ensure reviews are from genuine people that have actually interacted with that business.
However, we advise to be cautions of moving companies with hundres of reviews and a perfect 5 star rating on these platforms as reviews unfortunately can be faked. Don't get us wrong: honest companies with a perfect 5 star rating do exist and they are excellent (we have a few on our platform!). But, given the nature of furniture removalist work, something, at some point, is bound to go wrong. Maybe the truck breaks down and is late for a job. Maybe someone accidentally trips and some items in a box are damaged. Whatever it is, accidents unfortunately do happen and these sorts of occassions rarely attract a 5 star rating.
Because of this, companies with a 4.5 or above rating are often just as good as a company with a perfect 5. So, we suggest, instead of looking for all 5-star reviews, take a look at a companies worst reviews and pay special attention to how they responded to the issue. Were they sympathetic? Did they respond promptly? Did they offer a resolution? Were they contactable for the customer to voice their concerns? These are the sorts of things that separate the best removalists from those who don't deliver a high level of service.
Read more about how to avoid dodgy removalists here.
If your booking is a premium service, the company will be able to provide exact timing. If your booking is a shared option, then your schedule will be a window between two to seven hours on the move day.
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:
- Grand / Baby grand piano
- Pizza oven
- Concrete furniture
- Pool / snooker tables (particularly slate)
- Many pot plants / large pot plants
Dismantling and assembling the furniture are not included in our standard pricing but can easily be added to your moving service, just ask.
The final payment must be paid five days before the nominated pickup date.
A cubic metre is 1m x 1m x 1m. A full-sized container size is 38m3.
Truck sizes vary from 20m3 to 70m3 and sometimes 100m3.
The earlier you book your move the more confident you can be that the date you wish to move will be available. However, the time in advance that you should book is heavily dependent on the time of year. Between October and March we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance of when you want to move. From March - September you can leave it a little later, booking 2-3 weeks out.
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