We and our partners use technologies such as cookies on our website to enhance your user experience, personalise content and ads, provide features, and analyse our traffic. Click the green button below to consent to the use of this technology on our website. For further details or to change your consent choices at any time - see our Cookies Policy.
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are placed on your computer or device when you visit our website. We use cookies in order to give you the best experience possible. Cookies help us to distinguish you from other users of our website. That way we can make sure you can browse through our website more easily and we can improve our website if necessary.
When you first visit our website, we (sirelo B.V.) do not set cookies on your device (other than necessary cookies) unless you accept/enable all cookies, or select your own cookie preferences.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time here. However, please be aware that if you choose not to enable cookies it may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website and some parts of the website may fail to work.
What cookies do we use?
We use four types of cookies, which we describe in this section. You can also find a full list of all different first and third-party cookies that we use in the table below.
Necessary cookies: Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Preference cookies: Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way a website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
Statistics cookies: Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Marketing cookies: Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
Necessary cookies (1):
Cookie name
Provider
Purpose
Type
Expiry
_cfduid
Sirelo.com.au
Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic.
HTTP
29 days
Preference Cookies (1):
Cookie name
Provider
Purpose
Type
Expiry
cookieaccepted
Sirelo.com.au
Used by the website owners to keep track of your preferred cookie settings.
HTTP
29 days
Statistics cookies (5):
Cookie name
Provider
Purpose
Type
Expiry
_ga
Sirelo.com.au
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
HTTP
2 years
_gat
Sirelo.com.au
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.
HTTP
1 day
_gid
Sirelo.com.au
Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
HTTP
1 day
_hjid
Sirelo.com.au
Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.
HTTP
1 year
_hjTLDTest
Sirelo.com.au
Detects the SEO-ranking for the current website. This service is part of a third-party statistics and analysis service.
HTTP
Session
Marketing cookies (1):
Cookie name
Provider
Purpose
Type
Expiry
_hjIncludeInSample
Sirelo.com.au
Determines if the user’s navigation should be registered in a certain statistical placeholder.
If you are considering moving house, we imagine removal costs are at the forefront of your concerns. That’s why Sirelo is here to help you with a breakdown of moving house costs in Australia. Read on for information on removalist prices, as well as money saving tips and tricks!
With a move on the horizon, the question “how much do home removals cost?” has likely been on your mind, and we’re not surprised. In the interest of getting to the crux of the issue, average costs of removals for a 3-bedroom house can range from $1,500 to $2,200 for a move in the same state, interstate removals costs are a whole other level. That’s a fair amount of moolah!
You might be left wondering how removal costs seem to fall over such a large range. Fortunately for you, we took the time to break down where some of the costs come from.
Remember! 💡 You may not need all the services mentioned and there may be some factors, which we cover below, that push your costs outside of our estimated removal costs range.
Service
Price
Basic Removal Services
$800-$1,050
Packing
$225-$275
Packing Materials
$0-$150
Disassembly & Reassembly
$100-$200
Storage (1 Month)
$100-$150
Professional Cleaning
$280-$350
Total
$1,505-$2,175
Please note:these figures are based on the average moving cost across Australia. You’ll find that removal costs in Sydney, Brisbane, and other large cities will be higher.
Find the perfect removalist for your move
If you’re thinking of going at it alone, you better hope you’re only moving down the street and that some friends and family are willing to help! Home removals aren’t easy. Hence, you should give some consideration to hiring a removalist to do the hard work for you.
So, should you want the assistance, Sirelo can help you find up to 5 removalists that you can then compare in terms of the removalist prices and reviews (you can search for a company and check out their reviews on our platform). To start, just click below!
Want to find out the exact costs of your removal?
Select the size of your household to receive free quotes for your move!
Now that you have a better understanding of how your overall removal costs are broken down, the table below indicates the average removalist prices for various household sizes.
Bear in mind that these figures reflect the costs of removals over a short distance, by which we mean within the same city. Average removalist costs to other cities, let alone states, will be significantly higher.
Size of Household
Average Fixed Rate
One Bedroom
$400-$450
Two Bedroom
$500-$550
Three Bedroom
$775-$830
Four Bedroom
$900-$950
As we already mentioned, and as you can see from the table, the household size has a sizeable effect on removal costs. While the owner of an average 3-bedroom house will own a volume of around 28m3 of belongings, you might have more or even less.
It’s time to start talking about the factors affecting the average cost of moving in Australia. As we already mention, volume has a big effect on removal costs, the more you own the large a truck you’ll need and the more time it’ll take to load. Another factor, that you probably already guessed, is distance.
However, like most things in life, it’s not quite that simple. There are even more factors that affect home removal costs! Below, we have provided you with a list of other factors that affect removal costs and an explanation:
Ease of access –Located on a busy street? Can a removal van park near your property? If movers are unable to access your house easily, then you will have to pay higher removal costs and it’ll take longer too. Furthermore, a parking permit could be required and that’ll add $50 on average to your bill.
Minimum hours – most removalists will charge you for a minimum of 2-4 hours, regardless of whether the time you need is shorter than this. Just something to bear in mind that can be easily added to your cost of moving house.
Time of move – If your moving date is scheduled for a weekend or other peak times, your removal costs can be higher. Equally, moving during the summer usually comes with extra costs as this is the time when removalist companies are the busiest.
Storage – While we already mentioned storage in our removal costs, it’s worth bearing in mind that we only factored in the cost for 1 month. However, those who use storage when moving often leave items in storage for longer, and it quickly adds up!
Special care – if you are moving any items which need specialist care, such as paintings, a piano, or even your pet, expect an additional fee on your removalist prices. That could be an extra $150-$500.
Insurance – An optional part of any removalist fees, however, it may be best to accept or acquire content insurance from a third party. Most accidents happen on short journeys!
We’ve covered the most common factors that add to the removal costs. However, there may be additional factors that affect the cost of your move, as every move is unique and has its own set of challenges. By now, you should have a pretty solid idea of the costs though, even if it’s more than you expected. 🙂
Save money on your removalists costs
We imagine that reading about all of these expenses has left your head spinning with dollar signs floating around and maybe even thoughts of how to save on your removal costs. But be rest assured, it’s not all bad news.
Fortunately, we, here at Sirelo, want to provide you with some money-saving tips and tricks to drive those pesky removal costs down! Follow these suggestions on how to save on the costs of removalists:
Move during off-peak times, so avoid weekends and holidays.
Request quotes from more than one moving company, giving you the option to choose the best company for you.
Sell belongings that you no longer want; this will lower the volume of your move, and therefore the removal costs. It’s often cheaper to leave furniture behind and repurchase it upon arrival, especially if your journey is on the longer side.
Consider only hiring a removalist for the bulky items that you can’t move.
Take on the challenge of packing by yourself! If you make that decision, you might want to read our guide on packing to move house and definitely get insurance. 😅
Be sure to help your removalist with packing and loading the truck, it’ll speed up the moving process and help reduce your removal costs!
Save on moving materials where you can: gather boxes from local supermarkets, old newspapers, and pack fragile items in blankets.
Sirelo tip:It might be tempting to hire the cheapest removalist to bring you’re your home removal costs. However, cheaper may come with hidden costs and corners cut that jeopardise your beloved belongings!
Need help finding moving boxes?
As part of your preparation for moving house, it’s ideal to start finding boxes early so you can the price of boxes into your home removal costs and ensure you stay in budget. Luckily, we’ve already covered finding moving boxes, just click below!
We hope you have a better understanding of how much removals cost. However, we know that your moving journey doesn’t stop here! To ensure you have gathered everything you need to know about moving, not just the average costs of removalists, explore our website for other useful pages. In particular, we recommend checking out the articles we have linkedbelow for you!
One final note: good luck and enjoy! While moving house is, without a doubt, stressful, it’s also exciting. We at Sirelo wish you the best and hope you move with a smile! 😊
More information?
Moving House Checklist 2022
Planning to move house but don’t know where to start? Sirelo has your back! Here you can find a step-by-step guide to moving house from two months before moving day, right up to the moving day itself. Whether you’re planning an interstate move in Australia or just moving to a new home down the road, our print friendly moving house checklist is exactly what you need to ensure your house move goes off without a hitch!
Finding the best moving boxes for your move is an important step for a successful move. Whether you’re moving overseas or just down the street, take a look at how you can get your hands on them.
Planning to move house but don’t know where to start? Sirelo has your back! Here you can find a step-by-step guide to moving house from two months before moving day, right up to the moving day itself. Whether you’re planning an interstate move in Australia or just moving to a new home down the road, our print friendly moving house checklist is exactly what you need to ensure your house move goes off without a hitch!
Finding the best moving boxes for your move is an important step for a successful move. Whether you’re moving overseas or just down the street, take a look at how you can get your hands on them.