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!
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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Fantastic service, always go above and beyond and more than happy to answer questions. I’ll never use another company as I know 100% I get the best price and best service with Muval. I highly recommend for anybody looking at moving interstate to contact these guys, I’ve used them twice.
— Natasha Gallahar
A couple of weeks ago the two Raphs at Prime helped me move to my new place. They said they’d make me happy and they weren’t wrong. They took extra special care of me and did a quick efficient job. I’d recommend to anyone.
Communication was perfect, not too much, not too little - just right. When I got prices from other online services, I was bombarded with calls. Only 2 calls and one of them was to provide a cheaper quote! The move (using Monarch Removalists...
Alec and the team at Muval were great, took the pressure out of the move. Made it easy and efficient, cost effective. Would definitely recommend them. This was my second time using Alex and Muval.
Mitchell was so professional and found the right guys for my job. He was attentive to detail and it was a great success with less stress because of his choice. I would recommend him to anyone. I will be using him again.
Jay was great help from the beginning, always keen to help. I recommend him 100%
Dion has been a huge help in finding me a great and affordable removalist! Very helpful and easy to talk to regarding my circumstances.
Excellent service, prompt response and good price!!!
So happy with Muval’s service during my move! Thank you to Mitchell and the team for all their help!
Most amazing delivery company I’ve ever used!!!! No obstacle was too big for the team and details were sorted out with seamless and professional detail! Personal contact rather than hours spent on hold and continual updates sent through. ...
A+++++++, amazing really helpful organised removers very quick
Our movers were so great. We had a few tricky items that we weren’t sure were going to fit in the new place and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was in. Super friendly and courteous. Would 100% hire again.
I would highly recommend Angelo he was so helpful and informative he made it so streamlined and easy. No effort from me and all the efforts made by him.
Lachlan was incredible to work with, finding me a great deal and acting very quickly with our changing circumstances. Would highly recommend
Hi Mitchell, Yes thank you the two guys were fantastic really and I asked them to be careful when they arrived and they were. They took extra care with our big tv so yes very happy. Many thanks Dana Griffiths
Very efficient, customer service (thank you Grace!) was on point to arrange al details.
Super easy to book, price was very reasonable and service of removalists on day was fantastic ??
Fantastic customer service so helpful Dion went above and beyond. Dion you are an asset to the company. Thanks for helping it was much appreciated during the stressful time of moving. Thanks
Muval team was very responsive and facilitated finding the service we needed for the dates we needed. The interstate removal went very well with no issues at a reasonable cost.
I highly recommend using Muval as it was the only easy part of moving interstate. I was connected to S&K removals who were fantastic in all aspects from great communication, punctuality, pricing and care
Simple and rational assistance through whole moving process
Amazing service i highly recommend Jay he is the guy for everything, professional, punctual and will get all the requirements sorted
Frequently asked questions
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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.
To see the pricing, you will need to click on the link in your email. This will take you to our website where you can see your options.
If you have booked the shared truck option, then yes. If you have booked a premium option, then you will not be sharing the truck.
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.
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
It depends on your volume and which carrier we are using for your move. Some companies can delay the delivery by a day for an extra fee, but others may not be able to if the truck is only passing by your address and must continue driving.
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.
Generally, it is around four porta-robes or 6 standard cartons for a wardrobe.
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