Melbourne to Cairns Backloading
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Cairns?
Backloading from Melbourne to Cairns cost $284.18 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $3,762.53 and the average space per job is 13.24 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 2324.7km.
Average price per cubic meter
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Average space per job
Dominic P was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Hoppers Crossing to Cairns for $5599.00Autumn L was looking to move 26.00 cubic meters from Carlton North to Cairns for $8257.00Emily H was looking to move 11.90 cubic meters from Melton West to Brinsmead for $3632.00Jane E was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Brunswick East to Cairns North for $2267.00Kai O was looking to move 9.05 cubic meters from Rowville to Cairns for $2764.00Mason U was looking to move 18.60 cubic meters from Caroline Springs to Trinity Park for $6013.00Kyle Q was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Chirnside Park to Smithfield for $2890.00Benjamin D was looking to move 58.57 cubic meters from Strathtulloh to Cairns for $17785.00Logan S was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Moorabbin to Clifton Beach for $1142.00Rayden C was looking to move 29.00 cubic meters from Point Cook to Trinity Park for $8602.00Landon B was looking to move 12.21 cubic meters from Wantirna to Edmonton for $4162.00Giovanni L was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Moorabbin to Clifton Beach for $3003.00Nova N was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Abbotsford to Cairns North for $4420.00Noah V was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Cranbourne East to Smithfield for $4820.00Sophie C was looking to move 15.19 cubic meters from Brunswick East to Mooroobool for $5082.00Luna V was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Ringwood to Cairns for $2538.00Kai I was looking to move 30.00 cubic meters from Caulfield South to Clifton Beach for $9007.00Natalia P was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Mooroolbark to Clifton Beach for $8400.00Michael B was looking to move 20.51 cubic meters from Caulfield South to Trinity Beach for $7116.00Nathan J was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Port Melbourne to Tolga for $2450.00Rose G was looking to move 10.80 cubic meters from Lalor to Cairns for $3493.00Mya S was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Edge Hill for $1946.00Dean U was looking to move 12.60 cubic meters from Ivanhoe to Cairns North for $4210.00Emma K was looking to move 16.00 cubic meters from Chelsea to Whitfield for $4542.00Naomi Q was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Flemington to Smithfield for $2069.00Charlotte Q was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Chirnside Park to Smithfield for $4095.00Keith M was looking to move 65.00 cubic meters from Tullamarine to Cairns for $16255.00Kayla W was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Knoxfield to Manoora for $3859.00Seth M was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Melton to Redlynch for $6329.00Mia V was looking to move 10.20 cubic meters from Dandenong to Mareeba for $2900.00Chloe R was looking to move 33.00 cubic meters from Werribee to Cairns for $6479.00Thomas V was looking to move 29.42 cubic meters from Rowville to Cairns for $10116.00Harrison Y was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Seaford to Brinsmead for $10888.00Vincent F was looking to move 15.54 cubic meters from Ringwood to Kuranda for $4722.00Sophia B was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Werribee to Cairns for $4838.00Alvin G was looking to move 11.98 cubic meters from Mount Evelyn to Cairns for $3330.00Noah Y was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Carrum Downs to Kewarra Beach for $4996.00Sebastian Y was looking to move 9.56 cubic meters from Brunswick to Stratford for $2550.00Audrey C was looking to move 13.30 cubic meters from Carrum to Cairns for $4182.00Melissa Y was looking to move 54.00 cubic meters from Gisborne to Kewarra Beach for $17345.00Autumn B was looking to move 40.00 cubic meters from Port Melbourne to Clifton Beach for $11499.00Sofia I was looking to move 23.00 cubic meters from Brookfield to Kewarra Beach for $7416.00Isaac M was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Mount Waverley to Manunda for $5229.00Violet N was looking to move 16.84 cubic meters from Frankston South to Cairns for $5117.00Carson E was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Moorabbin to Cairns for $2700.00Wade D was looking to move 38.00 cubic meters from Lyndhurst to Bungalow for $9741.00Leo T was looking to move 41.00 cubic meters from Sandringham to Trinity Park for $10500.00Ashton F was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Williams Landing to Parramatta Park for $5910.00Allyson E was looking to move 5.50 cubic meters from Carrum Downs to Kewarra Beach for $1918.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Cairns 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 Melbourne to Cairns 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 Melbourne to Cairns
We've booked tons of backloads from Melbourne to Cairns for our customers.
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Expert Melbourne to Cairns 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 Melbourne to Cairns removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Cairns 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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Frequently asked questions
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Muval is a booking platform. We find reliable moving companies at a competitive rate. We help companies fill their space with customers that are happy to fit in with the truck schedule. It is called a shared load option.
The earlier you book your move the more confident you can be that the date you wish to move will be available. However, the time in advance that you should book is heavily dependent on the time of year. Between October and March we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance of when you want to move. From March - September you can leave it a little later, booking 2-3 weeks out.
We only work with experienced and reputable moving companies and its in their best interests to pack accurately in the trucks for two main reasons:
- It maximizes the space available.
- A tight well-loaded vehicle ensures less movement and motion on the road/rail.
Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
A cubic metre is 1m x 1m x 1m. A full-sized container size is 38m3.
Truck sizes vary from 20m3 to 70m3 and sometimes 100m3.
We encourage bookings ASAP, and this will hold the price, reserve the space, and give you peace of mind. This can also mean you avoid any future price rise.
It is preferable to consider taking out an all-risk policy for your move. We offer two different options of coverage for your move, which include lowering the excess to obtain a lower premium or the ability to cover specific items of your move: https://www.muval.com.au/cover
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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