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.
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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!
5.00 · 4390 reviews No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.
4.70 · 3283 reviews Established in 2008, ZOOM Removals is a Sydney-based removal company has built a solid reputation for offering top quality service.
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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Super helpful. Took the stress out of moving. Organised reliable movers, movers had great communication. Prices were upfront. No hidden costs.
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Dion was very patient and helpful , making booking a removalist easy
Carina called within 15 minutes of me submitting an inquiry and helped me through the booking process. She was extremely helpful, provided everything I would need to know about the movers I was booking, and also called back to confirm with ...
Jess from Muval was super helpful and replied to any questions I had. The whole move went very smoothly and cheaply.
Assisted by Lauren today went above and beyond to help me find a removalist with very short notice. I can't recommend her highly enough if I could give her 10 stars I would
Shaz and the Muval team have been incredible for our interstate move. Communication is exceptional, highly recommended.
Good communication, prompt arrival on the day, the two guys were experienced, worked at a fast pace and nothing got broken/was damaged upon arrival other end. Our lift could not be locked at our level so we did help bring a good amount of s...
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.
Rhea was very helpful and patient with my enquiry and helped me book. Excellent customer service, very responsive with call backs and helped make the whole experience easy to manage
Muval made our interstate move very easy by providing an item calculator which was then used to provide multiple quotes from various removal companies. This saves heaps of time and hassle for us and their service/communication between us an...
I had the pleasure of working with Rhea, the booking assistant at Muval, and I couldnt be more impressed with her service. She was incredibly patient and attentive, answering all of my questions thoroughly and ensuring every detail was capt...
JM provides great customer service. Really looks after you, especially if you are a return customer. If I need to move in the future, I will be going with Muval.
We had a good moving experience with Muval and the removal company GM transport. Liz provided attentive customer service, and GM arrived at the agreed time and provided a professional moving experience. Overall the move was the smooth exper...
I had an excellent experience with Angelo at Muval. From the very start, the booking process was smooth and stress-free, even with my last-minute request. Angelo was professional, efficient, and made the whole process simple to organise. Ev...
Carina is very insightful and helpful with the whole process and has made everything very smooth and easy going. She has helped expedite the whole process and has been an honest person that has accommodated to my needs for moving.
Mitchell was extremely helpful in connecting me with the right removal team, timely call backs even during the Xmas period - recommend Muval for your next move.
Carina was an absolute gem. Help me out with my move as well as my problems and concerns throughout the process. Absolutely killer worker you guys have in your team
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Staff name Kelvin had been extremely helpful,he responded my question quickly and efficiently, It made my removal journey less stressful l. Thankyou
Muval was very easy to use to find and book a removalist, Mitchell was extremely helpful and obliging. The removalist chosen (no limits) were also fantastic!
Anna was incredibly helpful! She helped me organise my move after Id tried booking with three other companies with no success. Thank you so much Muval, Ill be calling again for help when I next move house.
Frequently asked questions
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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.
Packing and unpacking boxes for your house is not usually included by default when you book a removalist. This is a service that needs to be booked separately (you can do this through Muval) or done yourself, and is best arranged for a day or two before your removalist is scheduled to do your uplift.
In our experience, people always dramatically under estimate the time it takes to pack their house, and it's usually one of the most burdensome tasks of moving! If you're packing yourself, make sure you start early and do a couple of boxes a day. Otherwise, save yourself the hassle and book packing services through Muval. Your future self will thank you.
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.
When looking at your kitchen, the industry standard is one book carton to each cupboard door.
Yes, absolutely. Please mention this at the time of booking, as it may make a difference to the provider we match you with.
Some companies will have storage at the destination and some at the pickup. Some even include complimentary storage!
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
Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
No, The moving company you book will load and unload the truck with a minimum of two professional removalists.
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