Melbourne to Adelaide Interstate Removalists.

Name: Removalists
Brand: Muval
Rating: 4.8 (2529 reviews)

Moving from Melbourne to Adelaide? Muval data shows customers who found a saving typically paid $582 less than their average competing quote.

What are you moving?

Google Rating

4.8 stars, 2529+ reviews

How much does it cost to move interstate from Melbourne to Adelaide?

What to expect to pay

$1,979

Typical move price · half of the moves on this route cost less

Typical saving24.9% saved!vs average competing quote on Muval

Per m³: $152
Typical size: 16.8 m³
Average: $2,564
Removalist competition: 71/100High

Book ahead16 daysBefore moving day

Transit time4.2 daysAvg. pickup - deliverAverage pickup to delivery

Transport method

Rail

654 km as the crow fliesDemand: Very highAbout this data

Muval insight

Muval's expert insight on moving Melbourne to Adelaide

Melbourne to Adelaide is a lane where comparing the market can make a meaningful difference to the price customers see. Confirmed Muval bookings show a typical price of $1,979 for loads averaging 16.8m3, with an average rate of $152/m3. Among customers who paid below their average competing quote after comparing on Muval, the typical difference was $582, or 24.9%, so it is worth checking more than one option. The route covers about 654 km as the crow flies, usually moves by rail, and typically takes 4 days in transit. A competition score of 71 out of 100 suggests healthy removalist competition, while demand sits at 96 out of 100. Customers generally enquire about 20 days before pickup and book around 16 days out, giving them room to weigh price, reviews and pickup windows. Compare current prices on Muval or call 1300 168 825.

Based on real Muval bookings

Muval uses real marketplace data to help customers better understand what interstate moves typically cost, how competitive a route is, and how far in advance people usually book.

The figures shown on this page are based on aggregated Muval enquiry, quote and confirmed booking data, generally covering the period from June 2023 to June 2026. For city pages, the data may be split between moves to that city and moves from that city. For route pages, the data is specific to that direction — for example, Sydney to Melbourne is treated separately from Melbourne to Sydney.

What the metrics mean

Average move price is the mean price paid across confirmed Muval bookings for this page or route.

Median move price is the middle confirmed booking price. This is often a better guide to a “typical” move because it is less affected by unusually large or expensive moves.

Average price per cubic metre is calculated by dividing the average booked move price by the average move size. This helps compare pricing across different home sizes.

Median price per cubic metre is calculated for each booking as price divided by cubic metres, then we take the median across those bookings.

Average move size is the average cubic-metre volume recorded for confirmed bookings.

Average quotes per move is the average number of removalist quotes customers received for this route or page.

Competition score is a 0–100 score showing how competitive this route is based on quote volume. A score of 50 is around the Muval network median, while 100 means the route is among the most competitive in the network.

Route demand is a 0–100 score based on enquiry volume. A higher score means more customers are searching for this route compared with other interstate pages.

Typical savings are calculated from confirmed bookings where the customer received two or more quotes and paid less than the average quote they received. We calculate the dollar and percentage difference for each eligible booking, remove extreme outliers, then average the result.

Busiest on-peak and off-peak months show the month with the highest enquiry volume during peak season, generally October to February, and off-peak season, generally March to September.

Median lead time, enquiry to move is the typical number of days between a customer submitting an enquiry and their requested move date.

Median lead time, booking to move is the typical number of days between a customer confirming a removalist and their move date.

Average transport timeframe or typical transit time is based on the average pickup-to-delivery timeframe from confirmed bookings where delivery dates were recorded.

Important disclaimer

These figures are indicative only and are provided to help customers understand general marketplace trends. They do not represent a quote, estimate, offer, guarantee or promise of pricing, availability, savings, delivery timing or service outcome.

Actual prices, savings and transit times will vary depending on your move size, inventory, access conditions, pickup and delivery locations, dates, seasonality, availability of interstate removalists, minimum charges, fuel and operating costs, and any extra services requested.

Where savings are shown, they reflect historical Muval booking data for eligible moves where customers received two or more quotes and paid less than the average quote they received. Savings are not guaranteed. Some customers may save more, save less, or receive quotes that are higher than the figures shown.

Muval applies minimum sample sizes, data cleaning and outlier trimming before publishing these figures. Where there is not enough reliable data for a page or route, we may withhold or limit certain metrics.

Kate J received 2 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Erindale, and saved $1,412 on their move. They booked 6 m³.

After comparing 7 quotes, Oliver booked 5 cubic meters from Brooklyn to Dulwich for $1,145, saving $1,000.

Raj J saved $1,021 (42%) on a 11 cubic meters move from Wyndham Vale to Andrews Farm.

Islas move from Melbourne to Adelaide (4 m³) came in at $1,352 — $853 below the average quote they received.

Ruby H saved $1,059 (48%) on a 8 m³ move from Kensington to Adelaide.

After comparing 8 quotes, Paul V booked 6 m³ from Eltham North to Adelaide for $480, saving $1,433.

Sean booked 1 m³ from Carlton to Adelaide for $3,600 after comparing 2 quotes on Muval.

Henry Js move from Chadstone to Glen Osmond (19 cubic meters) came in at $2,565 — $688 below the average quote they received.

Raj received 6 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Fitzroy and Adelaide, and saved $163 on their move. They booked 15 m³.

Paul N saved $930 (48%) on a 5 cubic meters move from South Yarra to Hyde Park.

After comparing 6 quotes, Nathan booked 9 cubic meters from South Melbourne to Fulham Gardens for $1,400, saving $956.

Jack chose a Kensington Gardens-bound move from Mount Waverley — 5 cubic meters at $2,941 from 7 quotes received.

Priya H received 6 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Hawthorn and Prospect, and saved $507 on their move. They booked 7 cubic metres.

Olivia B received 5 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Hampton and Unley Park, and saved $3,377 on their move. They booked 56 m³.

Chloe V booked 9 m³ from Brunswick to Seaview Downs for $2,116 after comparing 7 quotes on Muval.

After comparing 5 quotes, Laura W booked 58 m³ from Prahran to Adelaide for $6,900, saving $889.

After comparing 5 quotes, Zoe booked 42 m³ from Melbourne to Unley Park for $5,316, saving $72.

Lachlan booked 17 m³ from Melbourne to Croydon Park for $3,544 after comparing 3 quotes on Muval.

Samuel booked 34 m³ from Melbourne to Adelaide for $4,823 after comparing 5 quotes on Muval.

Grace T booked 39 m³ from Newport to Kingswood for $7,450 after comparing 4 quotes on Muval.

After comparing 7 quotes, Lucy booked 34 cubic meters from Reservoir to Seaview Downs for $4,177, saving $84.

Meis move from Melbourne to Adelaide (7 cubic metres) came in at $1,578 — $214 below the average quote they received.

Andrew D saved $915 (38%) on a 12 cubic meters move from Melbourne to Adelaide.

Zoe Es move from Melbourne to Torrensville (8 cubic meters) came in at $1,582 — $502 below the average quote they received.

Jack S received 3 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Box Hill and Campbelltown, and saved $1,979 on their move. They booked 5 cubic meters.

After comparing 7 quotes, Ethan H booked 10 m³ from Melbourne to Adelaide for $1,485, saving $861.

Laura chose a Paralowie-bound move from Melbourne — 34 cubic meters at $3,724 from 6 quotes received.

After comparing 4 quotes, Chloe N booked 14 cubic meters from Melbourne to Adelaide for $2,576, saving $468.

Michelle saved $382 (15%) on a 16 cubic meters move from Box Hill South to Parkside.

Ava N received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Paralowie, and saved $217 on their move. They booked 18 cubic meters.

Marks move from Mitcham to Hackham (13 cubic metres) came in at $1,790 — $819 below the average quote they received.

Elena received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Chirnside Park and Adelaide, and saved $89 on their move. They booked 18 cubic metres.

After comparing 7 quotes, Brooke booked 3 cubic meters from Melbourne to Goodwood for $813, saving $946.

Rebecca saved $1,092 (53%) on a 4 cubic metres move from Kew to Adelaide.

Moving 44 cubic meters from Upwey to Kensington Park, Fatima paid $5,614 through Muval after reviewing 9 removalists prices.

Priya M received 9 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between St Kilda and Beulah Park, and saved $642 on their move. They booked 9 m³.

Rubys move from Burwood to Adelaide (9 cubic meters) came in at $1,064 — $502 below the average quote they received.

Lucas N received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Abbotsford and Ascot Park, and saved $750 on their move. They booked 12 cubic meters.

Moving 30 cubic meters from Box Hill to Norwood, Lucas L paid $4,845 through Muval after reviewing 11 interstate removalists prices.

Kate M received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Southbank and Crafers West, and saved $199 on their move. They booked 4 m³.

Ava received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Burwood East and Oaklands Park, and saved $704 on their move. They booked 30 cubic metres.

Peter booked 19 m³ from Melbourne to Wynn Vale for $3,036 after comparing 9 quotes on Muval.

Ella booked 26 m³ from Melbourne to Old Reynella for $5,457 after comparing 9 quotes on Muval.

William chose a Trinity Gardens-bound move from Melton South — 39 cubic meters at $6,292 from 7 quotes received.

Elena N saved $879 (62%) on a 5 cubic metres move from Reservoir to Hillcrest.

After comparing 11 quotes, Paul S booked 6 cubic meters from West Melbourne to Kensington Gardens for $1,275, saving $305.

Chris Ts move from Brunswick to Adelaide (4 m³) came in at $1,194 — $560 below the average quote they received.

After comparing 6 quotes, Nathan T booked 13 cubic metres from Campbellfield to Forestville for $1,379, saving $541.

Laura V received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Prospect, and saved $670 on their move. They booked 17 m³.

Matilda R saved $27 (0%) on a 43 cubic meters move from Melbourne to Daw Park.

Joshua Js move from Brunswick to Unley (9 m³) came in at $1,373 — $75 below the average quote they received.

Charlotte K was looking to move 24 cubic metres from Shepparton to Myrtle Bank for $5,415.

Matthew received 12 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Elsternwick and Adelaide, and saved $559 on their move. They booked 19 cubic metres.

Joshua received 6 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Burwood East and Felixstow, and saved $1,368 on their move. They booked 10 cubic metres.

Moving 17 cubic meters from St Kilda to Adelaide, Daniel paid $4,259 through Muval after reviewing 10 removalists prices.

Kate saved $1,806 (67%) on a 3 cubic metres move from Ravenhall to Keswick Terminal.

Giuseppe Ms move from Melbourne to Underdale (16 cubic meters) came in at $1,822 — $350 below the average quote they received.

Graces move from Melbourne to Adelaide (54 cubic meters) came in at $4,995 — $112 below the average quote they received.

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How much space do I need to book?

The cost of your Melbourne to Adelaide 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.

I'm moving my

Lightly furnished

Moderately furnished

Heavily furnished

Estimated space needed: ~35m³

What's included?

Every Melbourne to Adelaide interstate removalists booking through Muval comes with the following benefits:

Expert Melbourne to Adelaide 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 Adelaide interstate removalist online.

Dedicated service

Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Adelaide 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.

We've mastered moving interstate from Melbourne to Adelaide

We've booked thousands of interstate removalists for our customers.
That experience is why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.

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How does it work?

01.

Tell us what you're moving

Provide some basic information about your move. Our platform automatically calculates the space required for your items.

02.

Choose your interstate furniture removalist

We'll find availability by searching dozens of quality Melbourne to Adelaide removalists within our network. You can filter by dates, price, rating and more to find the best moving company to suit your move.

03.

Include other services

Make sure the lights and internet are working at your new home by adding connections (plus a range of other services) to your order.

04.

Book online, instantly

There’s no waiting for removalists to come back with quotes or waiting on hold to your energy provider. When you're ready, book your move in the click of a button.

The best Melbourne to Adelaide interstate removalists are here

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Book with confidence that you'll get exceptional service and care starting from between $123.20 - $154.00 per cubic meter.

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Allen Moving & Storage

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Anspach Removals & Storage

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Anspach Removals & Storage are a professional, fully insured owned and operated removalist business with over 20 years experience.

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Why our removalists are different

Muval removalists are a new standard for quality and care.

Each furniture removals company available on our platform must pass our 7-step verification process. We also conduct regular audits and check-ups to make sure vital insurances are up-to-date, and quality standards are being upheld. Many of our removalists are also members of the Australian Furniture Removalists Association (AFRA).

When you book your removalist with Muval, you get a company that cares about going the extra mile to make sure your next move is an easy one.

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Muval helped me remember everything that need doing with the move and helped me organize everything. They were very professional and helped take the stress out of moving.

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Amanda Ebzery

Assisted by Lauren today went above and beyond to help me find a removalist with very short notice. I can't recommend her highly enough if I could give her 10 stars I would

Jane N

Rhea from Muval has been extremely efficient and helpful in securing me a booking for my interstate removal. She was patient with my questions given it was my first time booking here. I highly recommend her and Mucal

Sharon Duthie

Sharon at Muval was excellent to deal with. She worked hard to get me a good price and the days I needed at short notice. Very efficient, friendly and cared about my moving experience. When there was a hiccup with the removals she immediate...

Janie Gerber

Prompt quoting, friendly assistance, listens well and not just following a script.

Aaron Dengate

Had a lady named Bree helping me shes based in qld she was great and worked well with my tight financial situation.

Courtney Murray

Muval was very easy to use to find and book a removalist, Mitchell was extremely helpful and obliging. The removalist chosen (no limits) were also fantastic!

Peta Gausel

Sharon was really professional, she went above and beyond to make my move possible. She provided updates regularly and was always friendly.

Steven Morrison

Anthony at Muval has been fantastic. Very thorough and responsive. His customer service skills and politeness are truely an asset to Muval. Unfortunately we found a better service for our move although all credit to Anthony and his service....

Sally Mckenna

Sharon, has been extremely helpful. First time I have done an interstate move with a company I didn't know. Sharon has been very calming and helped sort out what I needed even when I was stressed and couldn't work out how to put the invento...

True Clancy

Had an amazing experience with Danielle at muval!!! She made such a stressful experience so easy for me. She was able to find interstate removalists at a reasonable price and with short notice!! Danielle was so personable and amazing I had ...

Kashyap Vasani

Carina was fantastic She was really helpful and calm and helped patiently with all the inventory items

Greg Orr

We started dealing with Mitchell about 6 weeks before our move. The service he provided was fantastic together with the removalists, ASL Removals. Mitchell also followed up on the evening of our move to ensure it all went well. 10/10 would ...

Paul Hanley

Well advised as to the correct truck size by Xpress Pty Ltd. The two young movers were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Muval was excellent with service and assistance.

Julie Searle

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...

Brett Nitschke

Muval were fantastic. We were moving interstate and understated the size of our move. Muval managed to organise a second truck on the same day to move us out. The boys in the truck were fantastic to work with and looked after our possession...

May

Thanks Win youre extremely patient and helpful over the phone, answering all my questions clearly and professional. Highly recommended Muval to anyone who needs reliable and caring movers. I truly appreciate her excellent customer service....

Polly Cau

First time using Muval and my experience was fantastic. I dealt with Lachlan who was super helpful and kept in touch throughout the entire process. Made my move interstate completely stress free. Will definitely be using Muval again!

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The staff are very professional, they have good customer care. I was working with Mitchell, he takes his time to explain clearly everything and also do a follow up. I would use them again and l highly recommend them. Great service you will ...

Caitlin Richardson (Babybuzz)

Muval was amazing. I had the pleasure with getting paired with Danielle from muval. She was so sweet and went out of her way to make sure my move went as smoothly as she possibly could. She felt like a person I could genuinely talk to and w...

Felisha Lay

Shaz was super helpful and responsive in providing the best quote for my move. Would highly recommend their service.

Stella Soh

I recently moved from Sydney to Perth with the help of Jay who was extremely helpful with scheduling of timing with the movers and answering all my enquires as I was new to all these. Overall, i will recommend Muval for a less stressful mov...

Frequently asked questions

Learn from the moving experts. Can't find an answer? Call us on: 1300 168 825

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.

Preferably No, It is better to use a fitted sheet on each side of your mattresses to enclose.

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.

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.

If your booking is a premium service, the company will be able to provide exact timing. If your booking is a shared option, then your schedule will be a window between two to seven hours on the move day.

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

It is preferred if you or your representative to be present at the pickup and drop off.

If you cancel within 48 hours of your booking (if your move is more than 5 days away) or give three weeks’ notice before your pick up date, you will get a full refund of your deposit.

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Disclaimer:

Average savings figures shown reflect the typical difference between the average competing quote Muval customers received, and the price they actually paid on confirmed interstate bookings on this route. Data used was from the unique Muval database spanning May 2023 to June 2026. Calculations are based on bookings where the customer received two or more quotes, with statistical outliers excluded. Actual savings will vary depending on your move size, dates, distance, property access, seasonality, and the interstate removalists available at the time of your enquiry. Figures are indicative only and do not constitute a guarantee of savings. We do not compare all companies in the market.