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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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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Hassle free move, very happy with the service. Will definitely use in the future.
When booking my transport from Sydney to WA I found Muval to offer me a good rate however the professionalism I encountered with Sharon was the prime reason for choosing this company. When the back loaders requested a change of transport da...
Jay, is such a helpful and friendly staff. He makes my booking for the move so easy and interesting. He helps to reduce my stress for the move to interstate (Melb). Really a good staff for Muval to have. Will definitely contact Jay to help ...
Angelo has been amazing, supporting me with providing options for my move. He's very attentive, efficient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Angelo and thank you again for your help!
Great experience with Muval! They were extremely professional and made my house moving process incredibly easy. Despite multiple changes to my dates, they provided excellent options and top-notch customer service. Their responsiveness was i...
I was initially dubious about using Muval to source removalist pricing for me as I had been virtually ignored by a similar agency BUT I was very happy with the speedy response and pricing options Muval provided. Sharon at Muval was super ef...
Jay has been really helpful and informative. He always takes the time to explain everything clearly and answer all our questions in detail. We truly appreciate his support and professionalism.
Muval made our interstate move very easy by providing an item calculator which was then used to provide multiple quotes from various removal companies. This saves heaps of time and hassle for us and their service/communication between us an...
Had difficulty getting into the system to get started... and the lady Sharon was just absolutely wonderful and did it all over the phone.. her wonderful cheerful attitude towards helping me on a very stressful day helped relieve my stress. ...
Hayley was excellent to deal with. Made the whole process pain free!
Muval were very efficient and helpful. My interstate move went very smoothly. I will happily use Muval again.
Hayley had helped so much with my move. As a busy company I expected to wait around for answers, instead she tries to get back to you about every small detail. I'm sure most of the office are professional and very helpful. Thanks!!
Julius was extremely helpful and professional. Extremely happy with the experience
Mel from Muval has been amazing! I had a bad experience with one of their vendors (at 5pm on a Friday) and she arranged a move for the following morning and went out of her way to ensure my experience was turned around. Mel continued to con...
Quick and easy to set up a backload - Rhea responded quickly, confirmed details, handled a change to the job and got a requote on the spot. Very helpful and friendly to deal with.
Shaz at Muval was great at finding the best deal. Friendly and professional. Made the whole experience a lot less stressful.
Tegan at Muval went the extra mile, workshopping our particularly challenging move with narrow access. She assigned Bet Removalist and we are so grateful to Michael, Anita & the team for their professionalism, care, communication & advice e...
Ken, from Muval, was fast and efficient in organising my move to a new home. The price was great as well! He was very responsive to changes to my inventory and checked in prior to the move to ensure everything was on track. I would recommen...
I used Muval to book my recent move. They were super helpful and made the whole thing seamless and easy!
Bree was absolutely amazing, she kept in touch with me throughout my entire move. Followed up and responded quickly whenever I had any questions. I would highly recommend getting in touch with Bree to anyone who is looking for assistance wi...
Jess was very helpful, patient and understanding during my experience with Muval.
Frequently asked questions
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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.
If you change your list of items or space required a week before your move, we can usually adjust the price accordingly. In some circumstances this won’t be possible depending on the booking volume and amount of change and notice provided.
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
If you have booked the shared truck option, then yes. If you have booked a premium option, then you will not be sharing the truck.
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
Yes. This varies depends on which company you are using. Usually, the minimum charge is based on the cost of transporting 5 cubic metres.
The first thing to do once you’ve moved into your new home is to check the house. Check out Chapter 4 of our moving house guide for a detailed outline of what to do after you move.
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.
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