Melbourne to Sydney Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Sydney?
Backloading from Melbourne to Sydney cost $127.13 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,194.30 and the average space per job is 17.26 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 713.4km.
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Theodore T was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Craigieburn to North Parramatta for $2143.00Declan J was looking to move 10.95 cubic meters from Forest Hill to Drummoyne for $1163.00Josephine H was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from East Melbourne to Camperdown for $1333.00Paul E was looking to move 8.50 cubic meters from Cremorne to Old Guildford for $1138.05Emmanuel Y was looking to move 27.89 cubic meters from Williamstown to Norwest for $4195.00Landyn Z was looking to move 7.18 cubic meters from Preston to Wentworth Point for $1075.00Hayes N was looking to move 13.88 cubic meters from Manor Lakes to Auburn for $1414.00Bria N was looking to move 9.48 cubic meters from Montmorency to Concord for $1657.00Arianna K was looking to move 5.60 cubic meters from Braybrook to Croydon Park for $839.00Aria Y was looking to move 9.86 cubic meters from Narre Warren North to Epping for $1550.00Walter C was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Travancore to Petersham for $2500.00Amina Q was looking to move 37.00 cubic meters from Glenroy to Merrylands for $3642.00Weston Q was looking to move 7.71 cubic meters from Dandenong South to Artarmon for $1067.33Levi J was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Essendon to Bondi Junction for $1490.00Elaina H was looking to move 36.00 cubic meters from Glen Huntly to North Willoughby for $441.10Kevin S was looking to move 7.87 cubic meters from St Kilda to Zetland for $1464.00Alice Q was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Sydney for $1456.00Olivia W was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Glen Iris to Maroubra for $1296.00Wyatt A was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Abbotsford to Kirribilli for $1752.00Kara V was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Springvale to Lidcombe for $2066.00Avery M was looking to move 12.78 cubic meters from Ringwood to Cambridge Park for $1614.00Blakely A was looking to move 14.51 cubic meters from Richmond to Erskineville for $1934.00Luca B was looking to move 14.95 cubic meters from Brighton to Quakers Hill for $1923.49Julien U was looking to move 18.08 cubic meters from Port Melbourne to Warwick Farm for $2512.00Jace B was looking to move 9.48 cubic meters from Beaumaris to Queenscliff for $1000.00Jacqueline K was looking to move 12.14 cubic meters from Footscray to Merrylands for $1654.00Lily B was looking to move 32.00 cubic meters from Craigieburn to West Pennant Hills for $4745.00Hannah I was looking to move 18.89 cubic meters from Thornbury to Glenfield for $2264.00Audrey R was looking to move 13.04 cubic meters from South Yarra to Kirribilli for $2014.00Sydney F was looking to move 14.12 cubic meters from Mont Albert to Epping for $1791.00Alberto N was looking to move 12.49 cubic meters from Carnegie to Ashfield for $1520.67Charles Z was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Fitzroy North to Annandale for $910.76Matthew C was looking to move 33.56 cubic meters from Craigieburn to Rouse Hill for $4430.00Michael F was looking to move 9.58 cubic meters from Riddells Creek to St Peters for $1014.00Haylee X was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Ascot Vale to Neutral Bay for $1350.00Tessa N was looking to move 15.82 cubic meters from Edithvale to Smithfield for $2102.00Melina N was looking to move 14.98 cubic meters from Essendon to Engadine for $1549.00Parker Y was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Fitzroy North to Neutral Bay for $2150.00William Y was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Carnegie to Marrickville for $937.02Kyle F was looking to move 30.79 cubic meters from Toorak to Earlwood for $3676.00Zoey G was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Elwood to Bondi for $1995.00Ava I was looking to move 14.17 cubic meters from Footscray to Mona Vale for $2100.00Richard X was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Aspendale to Darlinghurst for $1164.00Lucas C was looking to move 6.06 cubic meters from Dandenong South to Narellan for $900.08Anna G was looking to move 13.01 cubic meters from Brighton to Surry Hills for $1941.22Carson Z was looking to move 10.85 cubic meters from Docklands to Mona Vale for $1397.00John L was looking to move 29.84 cubic meters from Brooklyn to Strathfield for $4214.00Kayden Q was looking to move 8.61 cubic meters from Balwyn to Enmore for $1443.04Wyatt F was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Richmond to Brookvale for $1100.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Melbourne to Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney
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4.70 · 127 reviews Move Ezi is your Australia Wide Removal Specialist. Based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Let us make your Move, Ezi!
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.
4.90 · 361 reviews Reliable and friendly removalists dedicated to making your move stress-free. Fast, efficient service with a focus on customer satisfaction.
4.50 · 1829 reviews We provide the experience, professionalism and service you require to move house. We treat your belongings with care and deliver on time.
4.90 · 4113 reviews Mates Group Removals, based in Sydney, a team of moving experts with huge experience in the removal industry for local and interstate moves.
4.90 · 77 reviews We fully understand how stressful the process of moving can be, so we work hard to make sure every moving job we complete is as hassle-free.
4.90 · 332 reviews We pride ourselves on our flexible, convenient and professional removal services, let us pack, transport, deliver & unpack your items.
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
4.90 · 298 reviews ASL Removals is an expert in residential & commercial moves and provide end-to-end service that takes the stress out of moving.
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Melbourne to Sydney 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 Sydney removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Sydney 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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I'm absolutely thrilled with the experience I had when getting a quote from Muval for my removal needs. The process was incredibly smooth and convenient. Their customer service was exceptional, taking the time to understand my requirements and providing me with a comprehensive and transparent quote.
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Had a very good on time experience with Muval, Guys came to help me were experienced & ensured everything is delivered as expected.
Caroline at Muval was incredibly helpful! She was knowledgable, very responsive and was able to help me find exactly what I was after.
Jay was incredibly helpful from the very beginning. Within just a minute of submitting my online enquiry, I received a phone call from him. He took the time to walk me through the whole process, explained everything clearly, and gave me dif...
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Dion reached out to me soon after I enquired on their website and was very accomodating, even discussing over text message, when I wasn't able to take calls, to finalise the details before quoting. Excited to have help with all the big thin...
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Our booking agent was polite prompt & always there to answer any questions or make changes to store our needs. Very very happy with the final results & booking. WELL DONE AGENT RHEA !! Your service was excellent.! BnB Perth.
The consultant JM was very professional, supportive, and followed through with the process. Also achieved what I believe a very competitive price for my move from QLD to NSW. Thank you, highly recommend!
Rhea was an amazing customer service officer to speak with. She made the booking process easy. Thank you for all your help.
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Frequently asked questions
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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 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
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.
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.
If you have the original TV box, please use it. You can also purchase TV storage/removal boxes from storage centres. If you don’t have a box and can’t source one, the removalist will use heavy-duty blankets to protect the TV.
It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.
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.
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