Rubbish Removal · cost guide
Full Truck Load (~12m³) cost in Australia
Full household clearout. Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price
$750 – $1,800
Most people pay around $1,200
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
By city
Full Truck Load (~12m³) prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $750 – $1,800 | $1,200 |
| Melbourne | $690 – $1,656 | $1,104 |
| Brisbane | $638 – $1,530 | $1,020 |
| Perth | $615 – $1,476 | $984 |
| Adelaide | $585 – $1,404 | $936 |
| Canberra | $698 – $1,674 | $1,116 |
| Hobart | $615 – $1,476 | $984 |
| Darwin | $660 – $1,584 | $1,056 |
| Gold Coast | $623 – $1,494 | $996 |
| Toowoomba | $585 – $1,404 | $936 |
| Ballarat | $630 – $1,512 | $1,008 |
| Bendigo | $623 – $1,494 | $996 |
| Townsville | $638 – $1,530 | $1,020 |
| Mackay | $690 – $1,656 | $1,104 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $600 – $1,440 | $960 |
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Full Truck Load (~12m³): common questions
Full Truck Load (~12m³) cost: how much should you pay?+
Full Truck Load (~12m³) typically costs $750 to $1,800 in Australia, with most people paying around $1,200. Full household clearout.
Are materials included in the price?+
This is a labour or service charge; you supply any materials.
Is GST included?+
Quotes usually include GST.