Sydney to Melbourne Backloading.
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How much do backloads cost from Sydney to Melbourne?
Backloading from Sydney to Melbourne cost $129.37 per cubic meter on average. The average job price is $2,144.92 and the average space per job is 16.58 cubic meters. The total distance as the crow flies is 713.4km.
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Clare Z was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Surry Hills to Carlton for $2129.01Skylar O was looking to move 20.97 cubic meters from Maroubra to Caulfield for $2473.77Nathan O was looking to move 8.00 cubic meters from Newtown to Brunswick West for $919.04Anderson S was looking to move 12.00 cubic meters from Randwick to Hampton for $1416.00Nasir Z was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Alexandria to Point Cook for $1650.00Ryan M was looking to move 24.41 cubic meters from Chatswood to Thornbury for $2830.46Gavin C was looking to move 13.94 cubic meters from Kensington to Williamstown North for $1686.38Derek M was looking to move 16.00 cubic meters from Randwick to Collingwood for $165.00Julien B was looking to move 24.38 cubic meters from Kirribilli to Elwood for $3632.91Emery A was looking to move 19.37 cubic meters from Bella Vista to Officer for $2466.67Evelyn G was looking to move 9.78 cubic meters from Surry Hills to Reservoir for $1350.00Emily X was looking to move 9.18 cubic meters from Strathfield to Southbank for $1253.00Carlos V was looking to move 12.22 cubic meters from Wattle Grove to Pascoe Vale for $1368.35Joseph X was looking to move 11.00 cubic meters from Umina Beach to Melton South for $1559.20Noelle U was looking to move 32.00 cubic meters from Werrington to Moonee Ponds for $4346.00Dominic O was looking to move 12.40 cubic meters from Gymea to Langwarrin for $1812.00Adalynn L was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Concord West to Mambourin for $877.59Elizabeth S was looking to move 9.65 cubic meters from Petersham to Clifton Hill for $1392.00Luke N was looking to move 21.10 cubic meters from Rosebery to Heidelberg Heights for $2178.00Emma Z was looking to move 10.42 cubic meters from Bondi Beach to Hawthorn for $1575.00Benjamin Q was looking to move 24.88 cubic meters from Double Bay to South Yarra for $3132.91Charles N was looking to move 13.00 cubic meters from Chester Hill to Wollert for $1495.00Chloe X was looking to move 5.23 cubic meters from Erskineville to Brunswick for $883.00Kaylee R was looking to move 5.28 cubic meters from Brookvale to Carlton for $1151.90Luke J was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Belmore to Truganina for $1590.00Tyler P was looking to move 14.00 cubic meters from Haymarket to Melbourne for $2394.00Benjamin N was looking to move 34.81 cubic meters from Turramurra to Oakleigh for $4625.00Skylar H was looking to move 29.83 cubic meters from Austral to Truganina for $3334.00Ariel M was looking to move 6.19 cubic meters from Randwick to Hawthorn for $1171.85Wyatt E was looking to move 10.00 cubic meters from Drummoyne to Windsor for $1675.00Rose X was looking to move 37.58 cubic meters from North Ryde to Balwyn for $3949.00Julianna P was looking to move 24.50 cubic meters from Marayong to Beveridge for $2549.65Callie H was looking to move 18.00 cubic meters from Blacktown to Craigieburn for $1821.24Harper O was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from Killara to Northcote for $1355.00Brooklyn Z was looking to move 16.41 cubic meters from Strathfield South to Truganina for $2194.85Miles Y was looking to move 29.45 cubic meters from Pyrmont to Oakleigh South for $4500.00Julianna K was looking to move 9.00 cubic meters from Crows Nest to Richmond for $1463.00Sadie R was looking to move 14.67 cubic meters from Darlinghurst to Fitzroy for $2214.00Lydia K was looking to move 19.00 cubic meters from Waterloo to Prahran for $2185.00Brandon U was looking to move 11.28 cubic meters from Gladesville to Narre Warren North for $1731.39Jude A was looking to move 8.81 cubic meters from Thornleigh to Glen Huntly for $1169.50Grayson U was looking to move 12.60 cubic meters from Zetland to Southbank for $1314.00Miguel F was looking to move 15.95 cubic meters from Schofields to Mernda for $2006.58Tristen G was looking to move 16.91 cubic meters from Parramatta to Carlton for $2115.47Amaya J was looking to move 9.20 cubic meters from Stanmore to Richmond for $1139.95Jaylen D was looking to move 33.00 cubic meters from St Marys to Ringwood for $5000.00Hunter V was looking to move 7.00 cubic meters from North Sydney to Flemington for $1106.33Olivia V was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from St Leonards to Richmond for $188.22Cassandra Z was looking to move 6.00 cubic meters from Avalon Beach to Fitzroy North for $990.00How much space do I need to book?
The cost of your Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne
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The best Sydney to Melbourne backloaders are here
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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.
4.70 · 3283 reviews Established in 2008, ZOOM Removals is a Sydney-based removal company has built a solid reputation for offering top quality service.
4.90 · 37 reviews At Brittix Removals we offer safe, convenient, and affordable transportation services and furniture removals and storage across Australia.
4.90 · 361 reviews Reliable and friendly removalists dedicated to making your move stress-free. Fast, efficient service with a focus on customer satisfaction.
4.90 · 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.
4.50 · 4729 reviews Six Brothers Removalist is a Sydney-based company that specializes in home and office removals.
4.90 · 389 reviews KDN Removalist is here to help you with packing and moving services. We are available seven days of the week to help facilitate your move.
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Loose unitsWhat's included with your backloading booking?
Expert Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne removalist online.
Dedicated service
Our experienced customer service team knows Sydney to Melbourne 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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Had a chat with Karla regarding my move to Melb from Syd. She was really nice in explaining how’s everything is going to be done. She was professional and easy to deal with. Would recommend Karla to my mates.
Very professional , responsive, at good value. very happy, shipped 2 cars and my entire life and will certainly use their services. one of the bests in AU as I checked with many transporter
Needed a quick move and to compare different companies. Muval gave me lots of options for available movers and their prices. Was easily booked in and the move happened as planned. I saved over $2000 from a quote another company gave me when...
Dion from Muval found us a removalist last minute. I am really appreciate to Muval for helping us out with such short notice due to our original removalist cancelling. Friendly and professional service. We haven't moved yet but so far 5 sta...
Was put in contact with Muval from our real estate as part of moving house. Muval contacted me promptly, took details, and recommended a removalist. They then confirmed with the removalist date and time. They handled everything efficiently ...
Muval is economical and reliable. Mr. Kelvin made the process very smooth. He was always available and had solutions to every query. Nice experience.
It has been such an easy process booking with Muval. Jay has been fantastic and very patient during a time that can get really stressful. We have had great communication and all our questions answered. Thanks Jay
I really love the service. The removalists are also highly skilled and do their jobs professionally. I recommended to use the service.
The move went very well. Oliver and Lewis from Movers Choice were fantastic. Communicative and careful (and very strong).
The process so far has been very easy! No wait times to get a hold of customer service which is appreciated.
Great experience with Muval. Made arranging a mover super easy. Kelvin was great to work with, helping throughout the process.
Had a wonderful experience. Prompt responses, helpful, personable. Would recommend for assured peace of mind with interstate removals.
I’ve just had the most stress free moving experience thanks to Mel at Muval. I had to organise and execute move in a short period of time, from Brisbane to outback Queensland, and with a number of stressful circumstances thrown in. I coul...
Shaz is incredibly responsive and helpful with a stressful task. I needed urgent help and I was so happy to get everything sorted so quickly. Definitely recommend!
I worked with Julius by phone and it was a very good experience. He was patient, understanding and helpful.
Super helpful, they made a stressful process feel seemless
Julius was super helpful, with difficult items to move including a motorcycle and pottery kiln he helped put my mind at ease explaining that they only use the TOP Star moving companies! Explained each of the three quotations provided in det...
Jen has been absolutely fantastic. We haven't moved yet, but she has already done a brilliant job in securing our removalist. She took our brief for a high-quality service and found us the perfect match at the best possible cost, saving us ...
Thank you Grant, you have been extremely helpful and understanding going back and forth to my constant questions. It has been an easier process with you looking after me. Couldn't recommend your services enough.
Shaz was really helpful and was great in helping us secure removalists in a short space of time. Thanks!
Carina was very helpful and was able to guide me through the process easily and efficiently. And she’s very patient with any changes required.
Frequently asked questions
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The packing service is not included in our standard pricing. Please check with our support team to get a quotation.
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 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.
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.
This can be organised but will incur an extra charge.
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.
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.
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.
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