Melbourne to Darwin Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Darwin?
Backloading from Melbourne to Darwin cost $265.27 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $5,586.56 and the average space per job is 21.06 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 3147.6km.
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Esther B was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Truganina to East Arm for $2394.00Cameron N was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Cranbourne South to Humpty Doo for $5325.00Pedro I was looking to move 19.99 cubic meters from Toorak to Coconut Grove for $6619.00David I was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Vermont to Coconut Grove for $2309.00Robert I was looking to move 26.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Darwin for $8860.00Isaac T was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Croydon to Palmerston City for $4908.00Julia Z was looking to move 30.00 cubic meters from Dandenong South to Coconut Grove for $9739.00Bella N was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Bentleigh East to Darwin City for $3089.00Mathias A was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Truganina to Winnellie for $2820.00Owen J was looking to move 14.05 cubic meters from Camberwell to Darwin City for $4126.00Aaron F was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Glenroy to Rapid Creek for $6360.00John R was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Coburg to Darwin City for $6542.00Ismael G was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Thomastown to Palmerston City for $6485.00Jackson N was looking to move 36.00 cubic meters from Keysborough to Wulagi for $9695.00Tessa W was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Brunswick to Herbert for $5550.00Matthew C was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Chelsea to Darwin City for $6877.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Darwin 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 Darwin 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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We've booked tons of backloads from Melbourne to Darwin for our customers.
That experience is why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.
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Expert Melbourne to Darwin 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 Darwin removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Darwin 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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Jay was amazing and gave me the most competitive quotes, and his great customer service made me sign up with Muval even though i had another offer
Muval were fantastic. We were moving interstate and understated the size of our move. Muval managed to organise a second truck on the same day to move us out. The boys in the truck were fantastic to work with and looked after our possession...
Muval were great in arranging my move from Sydney to the Gold Coast. Very efficient, on time and most importantly all furniture arrived safely and was well looked after. Nothing to complain about! Highly recommended.
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Super easy to find affordable movers without the hassle of chasing up multiple quotes. Found such a great moving company to make moving day chaos free!
Ken was very helpful in assisting me arrange a removalist. He was prompt, rung back when he said he would, and ensured all my needs and concerns were met. Overall a good experience.
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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 crew that came early and made a difficulty time easy for us. Glad I used MUVAL as the price was sharp and the whole experience was very seamless from start to finish. Highly recommend this service. Jamahl was a champion.
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I found that the removalists were exceptional for my relocation.
Carina helped me book and is an angel on earth. Could not have made this process any better and was such a pleasure to speak with. Thank you so much!
Elly was very easy to talk to and was very helpful in arranging the right removalists for us. Great service.
Sharon was excellent, great service and made the first half of the move go extremely smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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.
The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.
To see the pricing, you will need to click on the link in your email. This will take you to our website where you can see your options.
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.
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.
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
The best way to ensure a successful move day is to be prepared. One way to do this is to notify your removalist about any very heavy or awkward-to-move items before move day. It can never hurt to double-check with them that they understand that you have these items, even if you have also submitted an inventory list. These sorts of items include:
- Grand / Baby grand piano
- Pizza oven
- Concrete furniture
- Pool / snooker tables (particularly slate)
- Many pot plants / large pot plants
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