Melbourne to Darwin Backloading
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Darwin?
Backloading from Melbourne to Darwin cost $278.12 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,995.39 and the average space per job is 10.77 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 3147.6km.
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Delaney F was looking to move 17.55 cubic meters from Elwood to Fannie Bay for $5472.00Christopher D was looking to move 36.00 cubic meters from Keysborough to Wulagi for $9695.00Finley R was looking to move 48.00 cubic meters from Wonga Park to Durack for $14107.00Olive B was looking to move 48.00 cubic meters from Cranbourne West to Darwin for $14175.00Jensen Y was looking to move 26.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Darwin for $8860.00Mason T was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Carlton North to Darwin for $2233.00Saige H was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Dandenong South to Durack for $5030.00Alana Y was looking to move 17.61 cubic meters from Noble Park to Darwin for $5244.00Anthony R was looking to move 14.05 cubic meters from Camberwell to Darwin City for $4126.00James N was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Maribyrnong to Rapid Creek for $3385.00Keaton F was looking to move 23.30 cubic meters from Windsor to Karama for $7296.00Danny Q was looking to move 25.00 cubic meters from Clayton to Darwin for $6000.00Liam B was looking to move 11.74 cubic meters from Hawthorn to Darwin for $3715.00Rylie V was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Bentleigh East to Pinelands for $2044.00Ethan S was looking to move 31.49 cubic meters from Nunawading to Darwin for $9728.00Beau K was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Hawthorn to Darwin City for $4735.00Brayden Q was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Brunswick to Herbert for $5550.00Malachi H was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Coburg to Darwin City for $6542.00Emmanuel D was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Truganina to Winnellie for $2820.00Amber J was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Port Melbourne to Darwin for $2922.00Katherine B was looking to move 24.00 cubic meters from Chelsea to Darwin City for $6877.00Mia S was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Hampton Park to Pinelands for $2081.00Dylan U was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Clayton to Yarrawonga for $3146.00Hannah G was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Bentleigh East to Darwin City for $3089.00Jayden L was looking to move 8.50 cubic meters from Hawthorn to Rapid Creek for $2736.00Ian C was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Cranbourne South to Humpty Doo for $5325.00Lily U was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Eltham North to Darwin City for $2735.00Cora H was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Mill Park to Yarrawonga for $1941.00Elijah W was looking to move 9.46 cubic meters from Hoppers Crossing to Darwin City for $2970.00Carlos H was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Deer Park to Muirhead for $2574.00Aiden L was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Boronia to Darwin for $2161.00Elijah P was looking to move 30.00 cubic meters from Dandenong South to Coconut Grove for $9739.00Greyson U was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Darwin City for $1921.00Braxton M was looking to move 12.06 cubic meters from Tullamarine to Rapid Creek for $3952.00Avery G was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Vermont to Coconut Grove for $2309.00Emily A was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Glenroy to Rapid Creek for $6360.00Autumn S was looking to move 23.00 cubic meters from Windsor to Darwin for $7268.00How 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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4.40 · 35 reviews Dawson Moving and Storage is an Australian family owned and operated company who have been dedicated in moving Australia since 1927.
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4.80 · 137 reviews Lincoln and his team are highly experienced Removalist in the field of local and in particular Interstate Backloading.
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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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Super helpful. Took the stress out of moving. Organised reliable movers, movers had great communication. Prices were upfront. No hidden costs.
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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...
Sharon from Muval was an absolute delight to deal with. A highly experienced individual, a great communicator and extremely diligent. I recommend dealing with Sharon at Muval when arranging your move.
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Frequently asked questions
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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 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.
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!
The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.
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.
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.
Dismantling and assembling the furniture are not included in our standard pricing but can easily be added to your moving service, just ask.
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
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