Sydney to Melbourne Interstate Removalists.

Name: Removalists
Brand: Muval
Rating: 4.8 (2603 reviews)

Planning a move from Sydney to Melbourne? Compare removalists with Muval, where customers who saved typically paid $874 below their average competing quote.

What are you moving?

Google Rating

4.8 stars, 2603+ reviews

How much does it cost to move interstate from Sydney to Melbourne?

What to expect to pay

$1,564

Typical move price · half of the moves on this route cost less

Typical saving31.7% saved!vs average competing quote on Muval

Per m³: $135
Typical size: 14.2 m³
Average: $1,928
Removalist competition: 99/100Very high

Book ahead12 daysBefore moving day

Transit time2.2 daysAvg. pickup - deliverAverage pickup to delivery

Transport method

Truck

713 km as the crow fliesDemand: Very highAbout this data

Muval insight

Muval's expert insight on moving Sydney to Melbourne

Sydney to Melbourne is a lane where comparing the market can make a meaningful difference to the price customers see. Confirmed Muval bookings show a typical price of $1,564 for loads averaging 14.2m3, with an average rate of $135/m3. Among customers who paid below their average competing quote after comparing on Muval, the typical difference was $874, or 31.7%, so it is worth checking more than one option. The route covers about 713 km as the crow flies, usually moves by truck, and typically takes 2 days in transit. A competition score of 99 out of 100 suggests very strong quote choice, while demand sits at 100 out of 100. Customers generally enquire about 17 days before pickup and book around 12 days out, giving them room to weigh price, reviews and pickup windows. Check availability on Muval or call 1300 168 825.

Based on real Muval bookings

Muval uses real marketplace data to help customers better understand what interstate moves typically cost, how competitive a route is, and how far in advance people usually book.

The figures shown on this page are based on aggregated Muval enquiry, quote and confirmed booking data, generally covering the period from June 2023 to June 2026. For city pages, the data may be split between moves to that city and moves from that city. For route pages, the data is specific to that direction — for example, Sydney to Melbourne is treated separately from Melbourne to Sydney.

What the metrics mean

Average move price is the mean price paid across confirmed Muval bookings for this page or route.

Median move price is the middle confirmed booking price. This is often a better guide to a “typical” move because it is less affected by unusually large or expensive moves.

Average price per cubic metre is calculated by dividing the average booked move price by the average move size. This helps compare pricing across different home sizes.

Median price per cubic metre is calculated for each booking as price divided by cubic metres, then we take the median across those bookings.

Average move size is the average cubic-metre volume recorded for confirmed bookings.

Average quotes per move is the average number of removalist quotes customers received for this route or page.

Competition score is a 0–100 score showing how competitive this route is based on quote volume. A score of 50 is around the Muval network median, while 100 means the route is among the most competitive in the network.

Route demand is a 0–100 score based on enquiry volume. A higher score means more customers are searching for this route compared with other interstate pages.

Typical savings are calculated from confirmed bookings where the customer received two or more quotes and paid less than the average quote they received. We calculate the dollar and percentage difference for each eligible booking, remove extreme outliers, then average the result.

Busiest on-peak and off-peak months show the month with the highest enquiry volume during peak season, generally October to February, and off-peak season, generally March to September.

Median lead time, enquiry to move is the typical number of days between a customer submitting an enquiry and their requested move date.

Median lead time, booking to move is the typical number of days between a customer confirming a removalist and their move date.

Average transport timeframe or typical transit time is based on the average pickup-to-delivery timeframe from confirmed bookings where delivery dates were recorded.

Important disclaimer

These figures are indicative only and are provided to help customers understand general marketplace trends. They do not represent a quote, estimate, offer, guarantee or promise of pricing, availability, savings, delivery timing or service outcome.

Actual prices, savings and transit times will vary depending on your move size, inventory, access conditions, pickup and delivery locations, dates, seasonality, availability of interstate removalists, minimum charges, fuel and operating costs, and any extra services requested.

Where savings are shown, they reflect historical Muval booking data for eligible moves where customers received two or more quotes and paid less than the average quote they received. Savings are not guaranteed. Some customers may save more, save less, or receive quotes that are higher than the figures shown.

Muval applies minimum sample sizes, data cleaning and outlier trimming before publishing these figures. Where there is not enough reliable data for a page or route, we may withhold or limit certain metrics.

Fatima received 12 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Meadowbank and Melbourne, and saved $1,285 on their move. They booked 1 m³.

After comparing 15 quotes, Amelia R booked 7 m³ from Woolloomooloo to Bentleigh East for $1,250, saving $1,050.

Michael chose a Melbourne-bound move from Sydney — 37 cubic meters at $5,979 from 17 quotes received.

Matthew D confirmed their Melbourne move 26 days before pickup, booking 6 cubic metres for $1,542.

Kate Gs move from Sydney to Melbourne (1 cubic metres) came in at $700 — $991 below the average quote they received.

Michelle Rs move from Padstow to Melbourne (25 cubic meters) came in at $2,750 — $1,078 below the average quote they received.

After comparing 16 quotes, Oliver booked 2 cubic metres from Sydney to Melbourne for $459, saving $1,698.

William F saved $1,780 (54%) on a 14 m³ move from Stanmore to Melbourne.

Lachlans move from Waterloo to Melbourne (14 cubic meters) came in at $2,460 — $678 below the average quote they received.

Jessica saved $823 (33%) on a 10 cubic meters move from Sydney to Melbourne.

James chose a Ivanhoe-bound move from Mona Vale — 5 cubic meters at $950 from 2 quotes received.

Sarah W saved $1,172 (42%) on a 13 m³ move from Wollstonecraft to Melbourne.

Lucy A received 19 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Sydney and Mangalore, and saved $279 on their move. They booked 9 m³.

Lucas R received 25 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Sydney and Craigieburn, and saved $462 on their move. They booked 8 m³.

Chris F saved $1,641 (63%) on a 4 cubic meters move from Sydney to Mentone.

Sophie S saved $1,197 (39%) on a 14 cubic metres move from Surry Hills to Melbourne.

Maria V received 18 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Botany and Melbourne, and saved $1,606 on their move. They booked 16 cubic metres.

Brooke received 12 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Blacktown and Clyde, and saved $436 on their move. They booked 14 m³.

After comparing 17 quotes, Charlotte S booked 22 m³ from Sydney to Essendon for $2,585, saving $952.

Lachlan B chose a Melbourne-bound move from Mount Colah — 39 cubic meters at $4,930 from 15 quotes received.

Olivia E saved $817 (35%) on a 2 cubic metres move from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne.

David F booked 25 m³ from Sydney to Melbourne for $4,189 after comparing 19 quotes on Muval.

Charlotte N received 23 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Sydney and Melbourne, and saved $1,239 on their move. They booked 6 cubic meters.

Ryan booked 35 m³ from Eastlakes to Melbourne for $4,800 after comparing 19 quotes on Muval.

After comparing 22 quotes, Daniel C booked 4 cubic meters from Sydney to Preston for $800, saving $1,114.

Priya B chose a Melbourne-bound move from Sydney — 32 cubic meters at $4,439 from 19 quotes received.

Samuel saved $1,159 (47%) on a 12 m³ move from Caringbah to Ringwood East.

Maria Ls move from North Strathfield to Mount Eliza (13 m³) came in at $2,100 — $900 below the average quote they received.

Pauls move from Sydney to Bundoora (4 cubic meters) came in at $886 — $567 below the average quote they received.

After comparing 20 quotes, Chris E booked 6 m³ from Randwick to Melbourne for $1,139, saving $1,552.

Moving 18 cubic meters from Coogee to Melbourne, Peter paid $2,698 through Muval after reviewing 12 removalists prices.

After comparing 17 quotes, Ella S booked 17 m³ from Sydney to Kensington for $2,286, saving $767.

After comparing 25 quotes, Ella B booked 7 cubic metres from Balgowlah Heights to Melbourne for $854, saving $1,853.

Rebeccas move from Bronte to Melbourne (1 cubic metres) came in at $174 — $1,877 below the average quote they received.

Ethan L booked 2 m³ from Brookvale to Abbotsford for $1,398 after comparing 4 quotes on Muval.

Kate booked 26 m³ from Glenmore Park to Melbourne for $4,295 after comparing 20 quotes on Muval.

Giuseppes move from Sydney to Maribyrnong (18 m³) came in at $2,674 — $131 below the average quote they received.

After comparing 21 quotes, Mia booked 10 m³ from Sydney to Werribee for $1,290, saving $1,162.

Brooke Ns move from Castle Hill to Melbourne (17 cubic meters) came in at $2,121 — $910 below the average quote they received.

Henry booked 24 m³ from Sydney to Melbourne for $3,350 after comparing 22 quotes on Muval.

After comparing 20 quotes, David J booked 5 m³ from Seven Hills to Melbourne for $746, saving $1,742.

Michael P chose a West Wodonga-bound move from Ingleburn — 38 cubic meters at $3,998 from 5 quotes received.

Laura received 20 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Hornsby and Footscray, and saved $1,341 on their move. They booked 23 cubic metres.

Matilda A received 18 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Sydney and Clyde North, and saved $359 on their move. They booked 22 cubic meters.

After comparing 18 quotes, Brooke B booked 30 m³ from Annandale to Boronia for $2,914, saving $811.

After comparing 22 quotes, Charlotte booked 9 cubic meters from Bardia to Laverton for $1,067, saving $1,497.

Maria R saved $1,632 (58%) on a 9 m³ move from Sydney to Thornbury.

Kate J received 21 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Strathfield South and West Footscray, and saved $1,131 on their move. They booked 17 cubic meters.

Jack received 20 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Bankstown and St Kilda East, and saved $408 on their move. They booked 6 cubic meters.

After comparing 12 quotes, Henry S booked 16 cubic meters from Sydney to Scoresby for $2,147, saving $197.

Lucas P received 16 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Sydney and Melbourne, and saved $643 on their move. They booked 15 cubic metres.

Moving 27 cubic meters from Lane Cove North to Abbotsford, Paul D paid $3,347 through Muval after reviewing 11 removalists prices.

Noah N received 12 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Arncliffe and Keysborough, and saved $905 on their move. They booked 16 cubic meters.

David S received 12 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Sydney and Melbourne, and saved $1,391 on their move. They booked 7 m³.

Michael Js move from Wiley Park to Werribee (4 m³) came in at $739 — $1,067 below the average quote they received.

Moving 60 cubic meters from Balgowlah to Dromana, Joshua M paid $5,080 through Muval after reviewing 15 interstate removalists prices.

Sarah F chose a Ballarat Central-bound move from Earlwood — 25 cubic meters at $3,614 from 14 quotes received.

Fatima G saved $203 (5%) on a 23 cubic meters move from Sydney to Melbourne.

As seen on:

Who’s moving Sydney → Melbourne?

Muval's national research adds context to the Sydney to Melbourne corridor: traffic runs 2.7 moves Sydney → Melbourne per reverse move; most family moves on this corridor head to Melbourne.

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Direction of traffic2.7×moves Sydney → Melbourne per reverse move

Family flow65%head to Melbourne

Growth pocket in MelbourneWerribee - West

Pet-friendliness in Melbourne#50of 50 cities

Biggest lifestyle shift: transport+30.8points (/100)

Weekly rent difference−$193per week

How 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.

I'm moving my

Lightly furnished

Moderately furnished

Heavily furnished

Estimated space needed: ~35m³

What's included?

Every Sydney to Melbourne interstate removalists booking through Muval comes with the following benefits:

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 interstate 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.

We've mastered moving interstate from Sydney to Melbourne

We've booked thousands of interstate removalists for our customers.
That experience is why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.

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How does it work?

01.

Tell us what you're moving

Provide some basic information about your move. Our platform automatically calculates the space required for your items.

02.

Choose your interstate furniture removalist

We'll find availability by searching dozens of quality Sydney to Melbourne removalists within our network. You can filter by dates, price, rating and more to find the best moving company to suit your move.

03.

Include other services

Make sure the lights and internet are working at your new home by adding connections (plus a range of other services) to your order.

04.

Book online, instantly

There’s no waiting for removalists to come back with quotes or waiting on hold to your energy provider. When you're ready, book your move in the click of a button.

The best Sydney to Melbourne interstate removalists are here

Find the best interstate removalists Sydney to Melbourne can offer with Muval, compare instant prices, read reviews and book online.
Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care starting from between $110.40 - $138.00 per cubic meter.

Move Ezi

4.70 · 127 reviews

Move Ezi is your Australia Wide Removal Specialist. Based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Let us make your Move, Ezi!

No Limits Removalists

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No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.

Zoom Removals

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Established in 2008, ZOOM Removals is a Sydney-based removal company has built a solid reputation for offering top quality service.

Brittix Transport Service

4.90 · 37 reviews

At Brittix Removals we offer safe, convenient, and affordable transportation services and furniture removals and storage across Australia.

Super Star Removalist

4.90 · 361 reviews

Reliable and friendly removalists dedicated to making your move stress-free. Fast, efficient service with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Mates Group Removals

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.

Six Brothers Removalist

4.50 · 4729 reviews

Six Brothers Removalist is a Sydney-based company that specializes in home and office removals.

KDN Removalist

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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1.0 · 76 reviews

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Why our removalists are different

Muval removalists are a new standard for quality and care.

Each furniture removals company available on our platform must pass our 7-step verification process. We also conduct regular audits and check-ups to make sure vital insurances are up-to-date, and quality standards are being upheld. Many of our removalists are also members of the Australian Furniture Removalists Association (AFRA).

When you book your removalist with Muval, you get a company that cares about going the extra mile to make sure your next move is an easy one.

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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.

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Meenal Prasad

Thanks for the great service. We moved from Brisbane to Melbourne muval did a great job, it was stress free and very smooth move. Thanks

Andrew Roberts

Muval made things extremely easy for me from a removalist point of view, assisting in getting comparable quotes from removalists who could conduct a difficult move. Mitchell from Muval managed to find me a decent replacement removalist on t...

David Da Silva

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

Ravindu

Called Bree from Muval after being stuffed around by another movers. Bree helped book an early morning spot the next day. The men arrived on time as promised and completed the move with no slacking around. If you are considering removalists...

Kon

Very easy to organise the move, multiple companies available, good communication, reasonable pricing. Julius was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the process and answered all the questions that came up during the process. I...

Adel Botfield

Didnt book found cheaper quote but the guy on the phone was lovely and helpful

Polly Cau

First time using Muval and my experience was fantastic. I dealt with Lachlan who was super helpful and kept in touch throughout the entire process. Made my move interstate completely stress free. Will definitely be using Muval again!

Kevin Rockliff

Sharon has been a delight, always responding quickly to any queries we had and provide us with options and a tailored solution to our removal needs. Highly recommended, thank you Sharon

Katy Jolly

The agent was incredibly responsive to our unique needs, especially when moving hardware that doesn't fit neatly into online moving quote lists. Prices are incredibly competitive and it takes the hassle out of having to go out and compare a...

Wai Leung

Staff name Kelvin had been extremely helpful,he responded my question quickly and efficiently, It made my removal journey less stressful l. Thankyou

Sarah Crumpton

Rhea was super helpful and flexible with her assistance. Would recommend to anyone.

Olivia Tronoff

Daniel G and William were great removalists! Very fast and efficient, and friendly guys! Would definitely recommend!

Eythan A

Although I didn't end up booking through Muval, the service was thorough and professional. Great follow up and went to great effort to get a quote for me. Would use next time for sure.

Mia Carter

Sharon responded in a professional and timely manner, she was thoughtful and kind and more than proficient in securing a booking for the next day within the hour. The price was better than any other offer on the market. Thank you to Sharon ...

Dema Waleed

Denielle Rooney, the Move Specialist from Muval, is a life saver. Walked me through every step, very patient and a real problem solver. My experience is clearly very positive and would totally recommend them, especially Denielle!

Anne-Maree Mckernan

We engaged Muval for a small office move, Muval team were polite, on time for a co-ordinated pickup and delivery. Whole process from booking, payment and move great.

Russell Gale

We were looking to engage removalists to assist in our move from Balwyn to Glen Iris. I went to Muval to help in the process. Bree from Muval took on our case and was able to identify some recommendations that worked with our target dates a...

Sharon Judd

Spoke to Brittany Collier regarding moving in January . She was very professional and obliging. Was very informative about the different services and advised that it was very busy the week I needed to move. She sent out a few removalist tha...

Lisa Totten Garment

The girl who i dealt with the entire time was named Jen and she couldn't have been nicer. She was fantastic with everything. She definitely made moving so much easier for me, I would have been list without her professional, courteous and he...

Jordan Prior

Jess was so helpful with our move! She helped us draft our furniture list and made sure to think of all the little details!! The removalists were friendly and Jess just made the whole process so seamless & easy! 5 star service!!!

Muhd Amin

Julius was a great help in organising our familys move from Sydney to Melbourne. He was professional, responsive, and made the whole process much easier for us. We really appreciated his support and would highly recommend his service to any...

Frequently asked questions

Learn from the moving experts. Can't find an answer? Call us on: 1300 168 825

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

The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.

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.

Preferably No, It is better to use a fitted sheet on each side of your mattresses to enclose.

Depending on the destination and the state you are going to. Standard delivery times vary from one day to 21 days.

Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.

The final payment must be paid five days before the nominated pickup date.

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.

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Disclaimer:

Average savings figures shown reflect the typical difference between the average competing quote Muval customers received, and the price they actually paid on confirmed interstate bookings on this route. Data used was from the unique Muval database spanning May 2023 to June 2026. Calculations are based on bookings where the customer received two or more quotes, with statistical outliers excluded. Actual savings will vary depending on your move size, dates, distance, property access, seasonality, and the interstate removalists available at the time of your enquiry. Figures are indicative only and do not constitute a guarantee of savings. We do not compare all companies in the market.