Moving Services Cost in Melbourne
Local and interstate household relocations. Melbourne runs 8% below the national median.
Observed range
$368–$2,300
Median $736
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Moving Services prices by job type in Melbourne
Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Melbourne.
Studio/1-bed
$322–$552
2-bed
$460–$828
3-bed
$736–$1,380
4-bed
$1,104–$2,300
Common moving services add-ons
These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.
Typically included
- ✓Loading/unloading
- ✓Blanket wrapping
- ✓Transport
- ✓Basic disassembly
Usually charged extra
- +Packing/unpacking
- +Materials
- +Storage
- +Insurance
- +Piano
How we calculated this: The Melbourne range is derived from the national moving services observed range ($400–$2,500), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Melbourne's cost-of-service multiplier (0.92×). Full methodology →
What drives moving services price in Melbourne
Volume
Stairs (no lift)
Fragile items
Weekend/end-of-month
Distance
Moving Services in other cities
See how Melbourne compares for moving services.
Current
Melbourne
$368–$2,300
Sydney
$400–$2,500
Brisbane
$340–$2,125
Perth
$328–$2,050
Adelaide
$312–$1,950
Canberra
$372–$2,325
Hobart
$328–$2,050
Darwin
$352–$2,200
Gold Coast
$332–$2,075
Toowoomba
$312–$1,950
Ballarat
$336–$2,100
Bendigo
$332–$2,075
Townsville
$340–$2,125
Mackay
$368–$2,300
Albury-Wodonga
$320–$2,000
Other home services in Melbourne
Common moving services quote mistakes
End of month booking
Peak: 20-40% higher.
Not checking insurance
Ask what happens if something breaks.
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