Melbourne to Adelaide Interstate Removalists.

Name: Removalists
Brand: Muval
Rating: 4.8 (2732 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, 2732+ 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.

As seen on:

Who’s moving Melbourne → Adelaide?

Muval's national research adds context to the Melbourne to Adelaide corridor: traffic runs 1.5 moves Melbourne → Adelaide per reverse move; most family moves on this corridor head to Adelaide.

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Direction of traffic1.5×moves Melbourne → Adelaide per reverse move

Family flow59%head to Adelaide

Growth pocket in AdelaideRostrevor - Magill

Pet-friendliness in Adelaide#32of 50 cities

Biggest lifestyle shift: entertainment+74.2points (/100)

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

Find the best interstate removalists Melbourne to Adelaide can offer with Muval, compare instant prices, read reviews and book online.
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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Our pick up and delivery from Perth to Adelaide went well without any issues. They were very prompt and communication was great!

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Stacey Decker

Excellent service! Mitchell was incredibly helpful and made things simple, stress free, & affordable. Thank you!!

Karen

Scheduling process was super easy. Emman took the time to understand my needs and provided all the information required for me to make a decision. Which I did and have booked it all in, ready for my move! Thankyou again for all your help!...

Bev Hudson

Fantastic service. Easy to use, quick to make a booking and have it confirmed. Exceptional dealing with Bree, she articulated everything well, did what she said she would and followed up on things. My experience with the removalists was my ...

Bethany Lilford

Muval has been incredible. From start to finish Lauren guided me through options and gave me a price lower than anything I had been quoted. They have checked in on everything to make sure we are all set for the move, communication has been ...

Sylvia Yamanaka-Mead

Anna was incredibly helpful! She helped me organise my move after I’d tried booking with three other companies with no success. Thank you so much Muval, I’ll be calling again for help when I next move house.

Liesl New

Spoke to Sharon from Murval. It was my first time organising a move interstate and she could not have been more helpful and reassuring.

Marlene Macleod

Great service. Very helpful and made the move really easy.

Nadiah Azman

Alvin was helping me with the process and he is great! He is very friendly and very open to help with anything! Very fast in doing the service. I am very thankful to him as this is my first move and he made it very easy. Would greatly recom...

Boris W

Thanks Vince for organising the movers for us. He is very polite and helpful, answering all our questions professionally. The movers are highly professional, efficient, and polite. They made a stressful moving day completely seamless and to...

Teressa D

Carina went out of her way to help me. Friendly, professional and understanding.

Aimee Wheate

Most amazing delivery company I’ve ever used!!!! No obstacle was too big for the team and details were sorted out with seamless and professional detail! Personal contact rather than hours spent on hold and continual updates sent through. ...

Fiona Owens

Sharon is just wonderful. She made me feel confident that she could help me with my removal request, and came back to me so quickly. Based on recent experience in trying to arrange a removalists, Sharon made it so easy. A million thanks.

Nicole Ward

Kelvin from Muval was really helpful in helping find the best removalists for me. Given I was moving from one 3rd floor apartment to another, he found a small removalist who didn't charge stair fees - saving me hundreds of dollars (and I ne...

NashandGrant Brisbane

Great customer service from Kristy, and great connection with a removalist that met our requirements!

Peter Mylonas

James and Cath at Muval were extremely professional in sourcing a removalist for us. Communication was easy and we were delighted with the whole experience.

Svjetlana Conn

very efficient service and simple process to make the moving side less stressful

Andrea Cattoli

I dealt with Kelvin from Moval for my relocation from Melbourne to Sydney. He has always been extremely helpful, informative and efficient with his responses and to accommodate additional requirements that I added throughout the process. He...

Jomarie Gorre

very patient to answer all inquiries being raised. pleasant experienced. good customer service.

Peter Clark

Shaz was very very helpful in organising another move for us with extremely short notice, she was “on it “ as soon as I texted her even though it was after hours, and our move was confirmed the very next day ! Highly recommend her servi...

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....

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!

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.

Dismantling and assembling the furniture are not included in our standard pricing but can easily be added to your moving service, just ask.

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.

It depends on your volume and which carrier we are using for your move. Some companies can delay the delivery by a day for an extra fee, but others may not be able to if the truck is only passing by your address and must continue driving.

No, The moving company you book will load and unload the truck with a minimum of two professional removalists.

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.

The final payment must be paid five days before the nominated pickup date.

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.

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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.