Melbourne to Canberra Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Canberra?
Backloading from Melbourne to Canberra cost $135.06 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,510.78 and the average space per job is 18.59 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 464.4km.
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Maria X was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Bundoora to Calwell for $2202.00Daniel G was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Cremorne to OConnor for $1340.00Layla S was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Tullamarine to Phillip for $2530.00Charles B was looking to move 30.19 cubic meters from Coburg to Curtin for $3996.84Alivia T was looking to move 39.27 cubic meters from Hoppers Crossing to Kaleen for $3528.00Kali Y was looking to move 15.57 cubic meters from Bentleigh East to Phillip for $2102.00Claire O was looking to move 31.00 cubic meters from Berwick to Hughes for $3405.00Hudson G was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Forest Hill to Phillip for $1215.27Ayden S was looking to move 6.74 cubic meters from Fitzroy North to Dickson for $889.00Selena P was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Doncaster to Bruce for $1889.00Tyler V was looking to move 8.30 cubic meters from Brunswick to Braddon for $1341.77Ella E was looking to move 8.98 cubic meters from South Yarra to Braddon for $1375.00Violet M was looking to move 9.55 cubic meters from Hawthorn East to Canberra for $1373.00Cooper P was looking to move 18.64 cubic meters from Cheltenham to Throsby for $4399.00Brian U was looking to move 18.56 cubic meters from Mornington to Spence for $2159.00Callen P was looking to move 45.00 cubic meters from Croydon to Torrens for $3799.00Savannah U was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Brunswick to Hackett for $1350.00Caleb Q was looking to move 13.33 cubic meters from Caulfield North to Phillip for $1772.15Alexander K was looking to move 19.66 cubic meters from Carnegie to Denman Prospect for $2520.00Ayden M was looking to move 10.86 cubic meters from Moorabbin to Yarralumla for $2539.00Reece P was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Albert Park to Turner for $5620.00Jax V was looking to move 9.92 cubic meters from Viewbank to Canberra for $1427.00Michael B was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Preston to Garran for $1506.00Lily Z was looking to move 6.78 cubic meters from Brunswick West to Belconnen for $974.00Andrew D was looking to move 7.95 cubic meters from Braeside to Gungahlin for $1367.09Cora Y was looking to move 32.53 cubic meters from Werribee to Conder for $3465.00Elijah Z was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Forrest for $2667.00Luke D was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Windsor to Phillip for $1800.00Virginia I was looking to move 6.45 cubic meters from Clifton Hill to Red Hill for $1198.80Brantley Z was looking to move 44.70 cubic meters from Newport to Belconnen for $4810.13Hudson S was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Camberwell to Bruce for $630.00Skylar I was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Mitcham to Captains Flat for $4159.49Christian V was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Balwyn to Kingston for $2495.00Sophia T was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Hawthorn to Braddon for $1465.00Finley G was looking to move 6.49 cubic meters from South Yarra to Campbell for $2135.00Renata W was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Collingwood to Barton for $3435.00Mason B was looking to move 29.38 cubic meters from St Kilda East to Canberra for $3614.00Sarah P was looking to move 8.52 cubic meters from Essendon North to Curtin for $1004.00Marlee A was looking to move 6.58 cubic meters from Mount Waverley to Kingston for $1200.00Sophia L was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Brunswick East to Lyneham for $1311.00Madelyn W was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Lyneham for $1000.00Ellie B was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Armadale to Braddon for $6429.00Marco B was looking to move 7.66 cubic meters from Kensington to Gordon for $1290.00Leighton Z was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from West Melbourne to Cook for $1331.00Alexander W was looking to move 22.04 cubic meters from Melbourne to Braddon for $4514.00Brooklynn S was looking to move 24.45 cubic meters from Toorak to Denman Prospect for $2620.00Roman D was looking to move 11.54 cubic meters from Preston to Kambah for $1260.00Peyton T was looking to move 16.25 cubic meters from St Kilda to Hughes for $2680.66Aleena B was looking to move 10.93 cubic meters from Clyde North to Harrison for $1498.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Canberra 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 Canberra 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.
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4.30 · 316 reviews Trust Dawson Moving & Storage in Melbourne & Canberra for all your moving needs! We are proudly AFRA accredited & a partner in the AMG.
5.00 · 4390 reviews No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.
4.90 · 225 reviews We're a family-owned boutique removalist, offering stress-free, high-quality moves that bring peace of mind and relieve pressure.
4.80 · 296 reviews Our removals service provides top quality moving solutions, expertly handling every aspect of your move for a safe and stress-free experience
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4.90 · 185 reviews Phil’s Furniture Freighters is a family owned furniture delivery business that has been built on the back of over 30 years experience.
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Expert Melbourne to Canberra 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 Canberra removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Canberra 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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Fantastic service, always go above and beyond and more than happy to answer questions. I’ll never use another company as I know 100% I get the best price and best service with Muval. I highly recommend for anybody looking at moving interstate to contact these guys, I’ve used them twice.
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I am satisfied with the service. The team was punctual, professional, and handled my belongings with great care.
Muval found us a great price for Brisbane to Melbourne move. The removalist caused some minor damage during the move in and didnt reimburse us, despite chasing them up for six weeks. I advised Muval who took the matter seriously, and the re...
Shaz has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. All my questions answered promptly and in a friendly, polite manner. Muval has been such a time saver, Sharon did all the phoning around and got us a really competitive quote. Our transfer ha...
Great experience! JAY was super helpful with the booking process and made everything really easy. Friendly, quick to respond, and very supportive. Would definitely recommend!
We are an older couple struggling as to where to begin moving details. We came across Sharon (Shaz) and wow she worked her magic straight away. We have a moving date at the busiest time of year and she is going to help us with transferring ...
Win was extremely helpful with the whole process. Highly recommended.
Bree from Muval was very helpful, professional and prompt with organising my removalist. This is the second time I've used Muval and can always count on a smooth and efficient experience when needing to find the best movers whether intersta...
Jay was the best getting the best price!!!! Thanks so much for the patient with all my questions! 100% recommended
I'm a first time interstate mover and I'm happy I chose these guys. Best customer service and a smooth process! Kevin was really proactive and friendly in guiding me through what I needed to do. Fast and no hassle. Even helped me find the m...
Grace was so helpful, provided options and was organised to follow up and make sure I was sorted for move, made it very easy. Highly recommend. The movers were great so a relief in a stressful process of changing house. Thankyou!
Went with Muval after searching for a good moving company. I was contacted by Mitchell who was very friendly and personable, he really made me feel like a human and not just another customer. Their rates were pretty decent when compared to ...
Great service. The lads were super helpful. We had a 6hour move and they didnt rest for a minute. 10/10 experience.
Highly recommended everything went very smoothly would recommend to anyone looking to move!!
Sharon looked after my inquiry for a removalist from Melbourne to Sydney on a short notice and she worked very hard to get a competitive price for me! I was very impressed with her work and would certainly recommend Muval to anyone I know. ...
Karla liaised with me for a couple of months regarding a somewhat complex move from Vic to Alice Springs NT. She made things so much less stressful by explaining options my thoroughly, and accommodated a few changes to my move dates/volume ...
Really efficient, professional and friendly movers.
Great service. Went with the second cheapest quote they provided (Total moving solution) which did a great job.
Such a great experience dealing with Muval and LJ in particular. No question too stupid, and I asked a lot of questions ... and very very patient! Very prompt and thorough with all correspondence. Will absolutely use again and won't hesitat...
Mitchell was supportive in helping us to choose right removalist. He was patient with us during booking and followed up to make sure everything was as it was planned.
The best service to use for my interstate move. Got the best price by a lot, and the removalists they recommended were excellent! So happy.
Excellent experience with Muval! Handling my booking was Mitchell, who was very informative and kept me up to date during the entire process. I definitely recommend Muval for a simple and reliable service!
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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.
No, The moving company you book will load and unload the truck with a minimum of two professional removalists.
The final payment must be paid five days before the nominated pickup date.
Depending on the destination and the state you are going to. Standard delivery times vary from one day to 21 days.
Yes, absolutely. Please mention this at the time of booking, as it may make a difference to the provider we match you with.
Some companies will have storage at the destination and some at the pickup. Some even include complimentary storage!
If you change your list of items or space required to an increased amount, the removalist will adjust the price accordingly. It is advisable to inform Muval as soon as you know that your moving volume has increased. This way, we can plan to avoid any items being left behind on the move day. Please contact Muval about two days before your move once you have finished packing; this way, we can give the correct information to the removalist company before the day.
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