Melbourne to Canberra Interstate Removalists.

Name: Removalists
Brand: Muval
Rating: 4.8 (2716 reviews)

Melbourne to Canberra move coming up? Use Muval to compare timing, prices and typical recorded savings of $923 where customers paid below their quote average.

What are you moving?

Google Rating

4.8 stars, 2716+ reviews

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

What to expect to pay

$1,768

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

Typical saving28.7% saved!vs average competing quote on Muval

Per m³: $139
Typical size: 15.5 m³
Average: $2,154
Removalist competition: 64/100Moderate

Book ahead14 daysBefore moving day

Transit time2.4 daysAvg. pickup - deliverAverage pickup to delivery

Transport method

Truck

464 km as the crow fliesDemand: Very highAbout this data

Muval insight

Muval's expert insight on moving Melbourne to Canberra

For Melbourne to Canberra, the most useful benchmark is how the load size lines up with the cubic-metre rate. Confirmed Muval bookings show a typical price of $1,768 for loads averaging 15.5m3, with an average rate of $139/m3. Among customers who paid below their average competing quote after comparing on Muval, the typical difference was $923, or 28.7%, so it is worth checking more than one option. The route covers about 464 km as the crow flies, usually moves by truck, and typically takes 2 days in transit. A competition score of 64 out of 100 suggests moderate quote choice, while demand sits at 93 out of 100. Customers generally enquire about 18 days before pickup and book around 14 days out, giving them room to weigh price, reviews and pickup windows. Compare removalists 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.

Ruby B received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Canberra, and saved $894 on their move. They booked 7 cubic metres.

Elena S received 4 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Newport and Canberra, and saved $1,347 on their move. They booked 45 cubic meters.

Grace Ds move from Melbourne to Hackett (50 m³) came in at $5,895 — $1,838 below the average quote they received.

Hayley received 5 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Doncaster and Lawson, and saved $1,089 on their move. They booked 24 cubic metres.

Chris received 5 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Hawthorn East and Canberra, and saved $1,915 on their move. They booked 10 cubic meters.

After comparing 7 quotes, Paul E booked 18 m³ from Parkville to Kingston for $3,198, saving $106.

Joshua E arranged an interstate move of 3 m³ from Melbourne to Canberra for $720.

Chris Ps move from Melbourne to Gordon (8 m³) came in at $1,290 — $1,195 below the average quote they received.

Benjamin Ts move from Hampton to Hackett (64 cubic metres) came in at $5,064 — $1,070 below the average quote they received.

David R received 6 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Brunswick and Canberra, and saved $1,491 on their move. They booked 3 cubic metres.

Daniel Cs move from Edithvale to Phillip (10 m³) came in at $1,429 — $689 below the average quote they received.

Moving 34 cubic meters from Maidstone to Fisher, Maria R paid $4,413 through Muval after reviewing 5 removalists prices.

After comparing 6 quotes, Amelia K booked 10 cubic meters from Mulgrave to Cook for $1,250, saving $1,048.

Hayley As move from Brunswick to Canberra (8 cubic meters) came in at $1,342 — $1,015 below the average quote they received.

Mei S saved $1,349 (51%) on a 5 cubic meters move from Docklands to Dickson.

Michael S saved $1,026 (35%) on a 14 cubic meters move from Moorabbin to Canberra.

After comparing 8 quotes, Samuel A booked 4 cubic meters from Brunswick West to Braddon for $1,050, saving $1,319.

After comparing 5 quotes, David booked 11 m³ from Melbourne to Barton for $1,599, saving $595.

Chloe saved $262 (7%) on a 34 cubic metres move from Ferntree Gully to Canberra.

Lucas booked 26 m³ from Melbourne to Mitchell for $2,784 after comparing 6 quotes on Muval.

Grace N received 5 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Kambah, and saved $2,079 on their move. They booked 2 cubic meters.

Jack Ds move from St Kilda East to Lyneham (2 cubic meters) came in at $512 — $2,009 below the average quote they received.

Grace L saved $1,872 (75%) on a 4 cubic metres move from Fitzroy to Mawson.

James received 5 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Mount Waverley and Yarralumla, and saved $1,478 on their move. They booked 5 cubic meters.

William N received 7 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Lyneham, and saved $649 on their move. They booked 16 cubic meters.

Cooper P booked 30 m³ from Coburg to Curtin for $3,997 after comparing 7 quotes on Muval.

Noahs move from Melbourne to Canberra (10 m³) came in at $1,275 — $990 below the average quote they received.

Hannah saved $1,239 (44%) on a 11 cubic meters move from Glen Iris to Canberra.

Moving 40 cubic meters from Melbourne to Greenway, Sean paid $3,685 through Muval after reviewing 4 removalists prices.

Annas move from Melbourne to Kaleen (39 cubic meters) came in at $3,528 — $1,945 below the average quote they received.

Ava saved $649 (31%) on a 2 cubic meters move from Melbourne to Canberra.

Hassan saved $2,439 (38%) on a 27 m³ move from Melbourne to Curtin.

Ethans move from Melbourne to Red Hill (6 cubic metres) came in at $1,199 — $987 below the average quote they received.

Moving 5 cubic meters from Melbourne to Canberra, Sean J paid $2,367 through Muval after reviewing 6 interstate removalists prices.

Zoe J booked 9 m³ from Donvale to Franklin for $2,680 after comparing 5 quotes on Muval.

Ava K chose a Canberra-bound move from Hastings — 30 cubic meters at $4,390 from 4 quotes received.

Brooke received 4 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Canberra, and saved $1,014 on their move. They booked 16 cubic metres.

After comparing 3 quotes, Chloe N booked 4 cubic metres from Braeside to Nicholls for $454, saving $1,775.

Moving 8 cubic meters from Mansfield to Dickson, Matilda P paid $2,714 through Muval after reviewing 4 interstate removalists prices.

Tegan A saved $672 (18%) on a 27 m³ move from Melbourne to Phillip.

Giuseppe received 7 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Melba, and saved $1,074 on their move. They booked 14 cubic meters.

After comparing 7 quotes, Chloe R booked 2 cubic metres from Carlton to Canberra for $833, saving $1,644.

Henry was looking to move 14 cubic metres from Kensington to Melba for $1,994.

Samuel received 8 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Belconnen, and saved $1,381 on their move. They booked 7 cubic metres.

Thomas V received 6 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Werribee and Conder, and saved $1,760 on their move. They booked 33 m³.

Michelle T booked 19 m³ from Cheltenham to Throsby for $4,399 after comparing 7 quotes on Muval.

Wei E chose a Fadden-bound move from Melbourne — 49 cubic meters at $5,155 from 7 quotes received.

Ryan booked 24 m³ from Mount Waverley to Chifley for $3,963 after comparing 6 quotes on Muval.

Wei received 6 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Melbourne and Cook, and saved $1,229 on their move. They booked 15 cubic meters.

Jessica E received 13 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Clyde North and Taylor, and saved $287 on their move. They booked 14 cubic meters.

After comparing 6 quotes, Amelia E booked 25 cubic metres from Wyndham Vale to Canberra for $3,558, saving $633.

After comparing 5 quotes, Kate booked 1 m³ from Melbourne to Watson for $542, saving $2,121.

After comparing 4 quotes, Laura booked 17 cubic metres from Moonee Ponds to Phillip for $2,370, saving $1,102.

Moving 26 cubic meters from Hawthorn East to Pialligo, Mark F paid $4,214 through Muval after reviewing 5 removalists prices.

Charlotte received 4 competing prices from interstate removalists servicing between Mont Albert North and Canberra, and saved $705 on their move. They booked 18 m³.

Mia H saved $2,410 (73%) on a 2 cubic meters move from Preston to Canberra.

After comparing 5 quotes, Thomas booked 66 cubic meters from Scotchmans Lead to Hughes for $5,200, saving $2,637.

Isla G arranged an interstate move of 11 m³ from Melbourne to Canberra for $2,214.

As seen on:

Who’s moving Melbourne → Canberra?

Muval's national research adds context to the Melbourne to Canberra corridor: traffic runs 0.9 moves Melbourne → Canberra per reverse move; most family moves on this corridor head to Melbourne.

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Direction of traffic0.9×moves Melbourne → Canberra per reverse move

Family flow63%head to Melbourne

Growth pocket in CanberraCivic

Pet-friendliness in Canberra#28of 50 cities

How much space do I need to book?

The cost of your Melbourne to Canberra 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 Canberra interstate removalists booking through Muval comes with the following benefits:

Expert Melbourne to Canberra 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 Canberra interstate removalist online.

Dedicated service

Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne to Canberra 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 Canberra

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 Canberra 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 Canberra interstate removalists are here

Find the best interstate removalists Melbourne to Canberra 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 $127.20 - $159.00 per cubic meter.

Dawson Moving & Storage Pty Ltd

4.30 · 316 reviews

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No limits removalists Specialises in professional, fast and efficient removals (local, country and interstate) for homes, units, commercial.

Allen Moving & Storage

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.

House To Home Removalist Services

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

Yes Movers

4.90 · 1269 reviews

Shifting from one place to the other can be quite tricky and hectic. Yes Movers help you to make your move easy and hassle-free.

Phils Furniture Freighters

4.90 · 185 reviews

Phil’s Furniture Freighters is a family owned furniture delivery business that has been built on the back of over 30 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.

It's moving, the way it should be.

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I was contacted by Elly from Muval to arrange for my move. This was after I intered few information on their website because I was still buying items. So, she contacted me more than once to follow up with me and know when I'm ready and have...

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I had the most amazing experience with Ankita from Muval. She was kind, patient and so helpful. I can not recommend her enough. Everyone I spoke with at Muval were lovely and so easy to deal with. Out of all the places I came across and cal...

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Adir was an absolute gem to deal with! He was incredibly responsive to all of my (many!) messages and concerns, and the removal through Sirius Removals occurred efficiently and without much stress. Adir made what could have otherwise been a...

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I had a good experience with Muval. The only downside was that the form inventory was not easy to use. Sharon was communicative, friendly, and professional, and she got us a reasonable deal on our move.

Rob Alford

Great service! Alvin was super friendly and helped find great removalists and organised everything. I was overseas at the time of booking & stressing about getting something booked in last minute, and he made it easy by being flexible with ...

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Muval were fantastic. Prompt and reliable. All my goods delivered in good condition. Very helpful from start to end.

Christine M

I had an excellent experience moving with Muval. The movers were quick, efficient, and friendly. Also, Rosie who helped me over the phone and by texts was very helpful, friendly, and professional. Overall everything was great.

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...

Ray Biddle

Thanks Muval, My move went very well and safe. The helpful hard working guys were great to have.

Ashleigh Yeap

Great communication, punctuality and considerate movers for a reasonable price point.

Gena Wild

Mitchell was excellent! Booking with Muval was such an easy experience and our movers on the day were very efficient. Thanks

Harrison Turner

They were actually very nice, moved everything very quickly and offered to help with setting up. 100% recommend

Evelyn Barnett

Sharon couldnt have been more helpful, friendly and professional. She made things so easy and was always available if I had any questions. I can highly recommend Sharon fir all your moving needs. She is a credit to Muval.

Basanta Shrestha

The guys were professional and it all went well. Mitchell was great for finding the best match for my move. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning to move interstate.

Gayatri Kumar

Liz at Muval was absolutely amazing. I felt bad that she even responded to me on her day off. She took my move very seriously, and was very helpful. There was a miscommunication with the mover about some fees, and by simply texting with her...

Ralph

Mitch at Muval was super responsive and helpful. i had to organise a move in short notice and Mitch helped pull together available movers and pointed out features that might be relevant to my circumstance. He also followed through from star...

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Muval is a professional company who managed our interstate move seamlessly, highly recommended.

Olivia

I couldnt recommend using Shaz at MUVAL enough. She has helped me with 3plus moves and has been amazing. Always getting me the best price and most suitable option. Shaz has made our moves so much easier

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Very easy to deal with an organise. Very professional service

Samantha Green

Kristy from Muval was very helpful and made the process of booking a removalist very easy. We were very happy with the company who completed our move, they were fast, professional and friendly! Very impressed with this service all round

Frequently asked questions

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

Generally, it is around four porta-robes or 6 standard cartons for a wardrobe.

Yes, all of our prices are GST inclusive.

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.

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.

Each company has differing policies about notification before the pickup and delivery. Some companies can provide a time window on booking, others provide this the day before, while others will provide notice within an hour of their arrival.

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.

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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.