How much do backloads cost from Melbourne to Sydney?
Backloading from Melbourne to Sydney cost $143.14 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $1,245.35 and the average space per job is 8.70 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 713.4km.
Average price per cubic meter
Average job price
Average space per job
Graham was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from South Melbourne to Kogarah for $2373.27Clive was looking to move 29.00 cubic meters from South Yarra to North Sydney for $3320.00Berry was looking to move 32.00 cubic meters from Doncaster East to Epping for $5325.00Beaulah was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Port Melbourne to Longueville for $690.00Dawne was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Glen Iris to Mascot for $885.95Kiefer was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Sydney Olympic Park for $1429.30Tricia was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Mount Eliza to Caringbah for $2085.00Devonta was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Hawthorn East to Auburn for $2278.00Dakoda was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Caulfield South to Bondi Beach for $1777.00Reason was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Travancore to Brighton-Le-Sands for $4724.00Demarcus was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Southbank to Padstow for $1445.00Ulysses was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Fitzroy to Surry Hills for $1159.00Deven was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Annandale for $1551.00Lura was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Richmond to Pyrmont for $8840.00Kamora was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Collingwood to Moore Park for $1386.00Tisa was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Coburg North to Elizabeth Bay for $1423.00Fidelia was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Albert Park to Bondi Beach for $5190.00Marjorie was looking to move 16.00 cubic meters from Caulfield to Winmalee for $2559.00Loy was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Southbank to McMahons Point for $2113.00Kamden was looking to move 35.00 cubic meters from Brighton to Vaucluse for $4999.00Danyel was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Brunswick West to Blacktown for $1200.00Tre was looking to move 56.00 cubic meters from Wollert to Austral for $6500.00Georgeann was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Sunshine West to Merrylands West for $2605.00Alfie was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Oakleigh East to Killara for $743.54Karter was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Maribyrnong to Bankstown for $1198.00Adrienne was looking to move 55.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Queenscliff for $7795.00Katheryn was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Hughesdale to Bonnyrigg for $1607.00Cohen was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Guildford West for $1317.49Fulton was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Moonee Ponds to Lidcombe for $792.00Shedrick was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Melbourne to Concord for $1575.00Errol was looking to move 17.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Rushcutters Bay for $1922.00Ardelia was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Fitzroy North to Rosebery for $3126.00Armand was looking to move 31.00 cubic meters from Thornhill Park to Penshurst for $3375.00Alabama was looking to move 23.00 cubic meters from Balaclava to Surry Hills for $3021.00Carin was looking to move 22.00 cubic meters from Fitzroy North to Neutral Bay for $3995.00Giles was looking to move 29.00 cubic meters from Vermont South to Mosman for $3535.95Taya was looking to move 76.00 cubic meters from Lyndhurst to Kellyville Ridge for $10926.00Emogene was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from East Melbourne to Cromer for $1886.00Trilby was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Ormond to Darlinghurst for $840.00Sol was looking to move 25.00 cubic meters from Chadstone to Cherrybrook for $3250.00Janiyah was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Beaumaris to Paddington for $1500.00Ballard was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Braeside to Petersham for $4895.00Kelton was looking to move 15.00 cubic meters from Northcote to Clovelly for $2912.00Racheal was looking to move 20.00 cubic meters from Port Melbourne to Drummoyne for $2907.00Lavon was looking to move 16.00 cubic meters from Prahran to Manly for $1744.00Otha was looking to move 22.00 cubic meters from Ivanhoe to Auburn for $2598.78Zechariah was looking to move 30.00 cubic meters from Tarneit to Riverstone for $4895.00Rena was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Endeavour Hills to Surry Hills for $1595.00Lauretta was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Box Hill North to Helensburgh for $1559.00How 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.
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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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Frequently asked questions
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Yes, all of our prices are GST inclusive.
If you need to change the delivery or pick up date, please advise the removalist as early as possible. They can sometimes accommodate changes and reschedule but this has a few variables.
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.
Generally, it is around four porta-robes or 6 standard cartons for a wardrobe.
Yes, it can, as long as you notify us before booking your move.
Packing and unpacking boxes for your house is not usually included by default when you book a removalist. This is a service that needs to be booked separately (you can do this through Muval) or done yourself, and is best arranged for a day or two before your removalist is scheduled to do your uplift.
In our experience, people always dramatically under estimate the time it takes to pack their house, and it's usually one of the most burdensome tasks of moving! If you're packing yourself, make sure you start early and do a couple of boxes a day. Otherwise, save yourself the hassle and book packing services through Muval. Your future self will thank you.
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.
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