Darwin to Melbourne Backloading
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How much do backloads cost from Darwin to Melbourne?
Backloading from Darwin to Melbourne cost $212.91 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $1,618.11 and the average space per job is 7.60 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 3147.6km.
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Abel H was looking to move 10.05 cubic meters from Muirhead to Melbourne for $2995.00Clara F was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Karama to Melbourne for $1496.00Thomas M was looking to move 17.78 cubic meters from Darwin to Melbourne for $5118.00Chase T was looking to move 11.95 cubic meters from Darwin City to Hadfield for $3167.00Jake R was looking to move 25.00 cubic meters from Fannie Bay to Gisborne for $5680.00Zoey A was looking to move 32.00 cubic meters from Nightcliff to Kooyong for $6970.00Vanessa N was looking to move 15.43 cubic meters from Eaton to Melbourne for $4320.00Lillian R was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Gray to Reservoir for $2550.00Kaitlyn A was looking to move 12.35 cubic meters from Muirhead to Preston for $3539.00Mason M was looking to move 17.25 cubic meters from Ludmilla to Montmorency for $3485.00Katherine F was looking to move 15.84 cubic meters from Gunn to Doreen for $2888.00Tristan H was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Stuart Park to Mooroolbark for $1381.00Julian G was looking to move 15.18 cubic meters from Durack to Essendon for $3520.00Skylar M was looking to move 6.99 cubic meters from Berrimah to Heidelberg West for $1271.00Amelia N was looking to move 5.10 cubic meters from Holtze to Croydon for $1563.00Piper V was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Darwin City to Carrum Downs for $2500.00Gabriel E was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Tiwi to Glenroy for $1648.00Dax N was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Darwin to Melbourne for $7840.00Sebastian D was looking to move 12.30 cubic meters from Darwin to Melbourne for $2360.00Paisley E was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Nightcliff to Northcote for $1646.00Isabella M was looking to move 36.00 cubic meters from Darwin City to Narre Warren for $4744.00Nora B was looking to move 11.05 cubic meters from Casuarina to Deer Park for $2468.00Alexander I was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Rapid Creek to Melbourne for $4459.00Aurora B was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Bellamack to Melbourne for $1533.00Adalyn L was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Darwin City to Melbourne for $1314.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin to Melbourne
We've booked tons of backloads from Darwin to Melbourne for our customers.
That experience is why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.
The best Darwin to Melbourne backloaders are here
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Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care starting from $170.33 per cubic meter.
4.80 · 950 reviews No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.
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Expert Darwin 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 Darwin to Melbourne removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Darwin 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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Fast, efficient and friendly. The guys were fantastic will definitely recommend these movers to everyone. Extremely happy with our move.
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My experience with Muval has been great! Ken was very communicative and helped me every step along the removalist process. I would recommend this service.
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Frequently asked questions
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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.
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.
Each company has differing policies about notification before the pickup and delivery. Some companies can provide a time window on booking, others provide this the day before, while others will provide notice within an hour of their arrival.
Reading reviews is a great way to determine if a removalist is the right one for you. Platforms like Google, Product Review or Muval are great for this because they have built-in mechanisms to ensure reviews are from genuine people that have actually interacted with that business.
However, we advise to be cautions of moving companies with hundres of reviews and a perfect 5 star rating on these platforms as reviews unfortunately can be faked. Don't get us wrong: honest companies with a perfect 5 star rating do exist and they are excellent (we have a few on our platform!). But, given the nature of furniture removalist work, something, at some point, is bound to go wrong. Maybe the truck breaks down and is late for a job. Maybe someone accidentally trips and some items in a box are damaged. Whatever it is, accidents unfortunately do happen and these sorts of occassions rarely attract a 5 star rating.
Because of this, companies with a 4.5 or above rating are often just as good as a company with a perfect 5. So, we suggest, instead of looking for all 5-star reviews, take a look at a companies worst reviews and pay special attention to how they responded to the issue. Were they sympathetic? Did they respond promptly? Did they offer a resolution? Were they contactable for the customer to voice their concerns? These are the sorts of things that separate the best removalists from those who don't deliver a high level of service.
Read more about how to avoid dodgy removalists here.
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
Depending on the destination and the state you are going to. Standard delivery times vary from one day to 21 days.
Dismantling and assembling the furniture are not included in our standard pricing but can easily be added to your moving service, just ask.
The cost for your local move will depend on how long your move takes. Some dishonest moving companies quote very cheap hourly or half-hourly rates to get your job, and then work slowly on the day or surprise you with additional charges in order to make more money.
Unless they are running a limited special offer, most honest removal companies need to charge at least $45 per half hour or more in order to pay their staff (two people usually come to load and unload the truck for you), pay their insurances, and make sure their trucks are serviced regularly.
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