Karama Removalists.

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

Compare verified local removalists in Karama on Muval - instant half-hour rates, reviews and online booking.

What are you moving?

Google Rating

4.8 stars, 2716+ reviews

Darwin metro · suburb insight

How much do removalists cost in Karama?

What to expect to pay

$110/ half hour

Typical half-hour rate · 2 movers and a truck

Typical total: $660
Typical size: 16.4 m³
Removalist competition: 14/100Low

Book ahead10 daysBefore moving day

2-hour deposit$438Secures your crew up-front

Busiest dayMondayMost requested moving day

Demand: LowPeak month: OctoberAbout this dataPricing benchmarks come from the wider Darwin metro market while suburb-level history builds - local crews service Karama at these rates.

Muval uses real marketplace data to help customers understand what local moves typically cost, how long they take, and how competitive an area is. Local moves are billed per half hour: you pay a rate per 30 minutes for the crew and truck, with the first two hours collected up-front as a deposit and the remainder settled once the job is done.

The figures shown on this page are based on aggregated Muval enquiry, quote and completed booking data, generally covering the period from June 2023 onwards. Time-on-the-job figures come from actual completed moves, recorded by the crew after the job is finished. Some suburb pages show benchmarks from their wider metro market, and some route pages show benchmarks from their start city, while page-level history builds — this is noted on the page where it applies.

What the metrics mean

Typical half-hour rate is the median rate per 30-minute billing unit across completed local moves. Half of the moves were booked below this rate.

Lowest rate is the cheapest rate per 30 minutes paid on a completed local move booked through Muval in the past 6 months. The cheapest crews book out first, especially for weekend and end-of-month dates.

Typical total is the median actual cost of completed moves — the crew's full billed time at their half-hour rate, not just the two-hour deposit.

Typical size is the average cubic-metre volume recorded for moves on this page.

2-hour deposit is the typical up-front cost to secure a crew, based on the median half-hour rate (four 30-minute units). Muval collects the first two hours as a deposit when you book.

Book ahead is the median number of days between confirming a removalist and moving day.

Busiest day is the day of the week most local moves in this area are booked for.

Typical saving is calculated from completed bookings where the customer received two or more competing quotes and booked below their average quote. We calculate the percentage difference for each eligible booking, remove extreme outliers, then average the result. Where a dollar saving is shown, it is either a per-hour figure or the total kept over the whole move.

Competition score is a 0–100 score based on competing quotes per enquiry, ranked against other pages of the same kind (city, suburb or route). A score of 50 is around the network median; 100 means more removalists compete here than anywhere else in its category.

Demand is a 0–100 score based on enquiry or booking volume, ranked against other pages of the same kind. Higher demand keeps more crews active in the area.

Peak month is the month with the highest enquiry volume during the October–February peak moving season.

Corridor distance (route pages) is the straight-line distance between the two endpoints. These moves are still booked as local jobs billed per half hour, so travel time is part of the time you pay for.

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, timing or service outcome.

Actual prices, hours and savings will vary depending on your move size, inventory, access conditions, pickup and delivery locations, travel time between them, dates, seasonality, crew availability, minimum charges 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 booked below their average quote. 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, we may withhold certain metrics or show benchmarks from the wider metro or start-city market, noted on the page.

Nathan D booked a crew at $220/hr after comparing 2 quotes - their 18 m³ move from Zuccoli to Rosebery took 3 hours and cost $605.

Matilda P chose from 2 local crews on Muval and moved 19 m³ from Karama to Bayview for $660.

Sarah L locked in an hourly rate below their average competing quote and kept $62 on a 10 m³ move from Gray to Berrimah.

Anna C booked a crew at $219/hr after comparing 2 quotes - their 12 m³ move from Rosebery to Johnston took 2.5 hours and cost $548.

Mia M chose from 2 local crews on Muval and moved 44 m³ from Durack to Bellamack for $2,738.

Ella H booked a crew at $219/hr after comparing 2 quotes - their 12 m³ move from Eaton to Zuccoli took 3 hours and cost $602.

Henry E moved 13 cubic metres from Nightcliff to Millner in 3 hours at $280/hr, paying $840 all up.

James Hs 7 cubic metres move from Stuart Park to Muirhead wrapped up in 2 hours - $438 at $219/hr with just a 2-hour deposit up-front.

Zoe Ds move from Nightcliff to Durack (13 m³) came in at $560 - about $262 under what their average quote would have cost.

Sean Rs 33 cubic metres move from Zuccoli to Darwin City wrapped up in 13.5 hours - $4,320 at $320/hr with just a 2-hour deposit up-front.

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What’s happening in Karama?

Muval's campaign research adds colour on what's happening in Karama: departures currently outnumber arrivals (0.61 in per move out).

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Mover balance0.61×arrivals per departure

Inbound share of moves38%of local moves, past 3 yrs

Darwin region trend-12net residents per 1,000, latest year

Darwin pet-friendliness#45of 50 cities

How long do I need to book for?

The time required to book your removalist for will depend on the access at your pickup and delivery locations (for example: parking availability, stairs) and how many items you need moved.

Estimated time needed: ~7.1 hours

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 time needed: ~7.1 hours

What's included when you book a Karama removalist through Muval?

Expert Karama 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 Karama removalist online.

Dedicated service

Our experienced customer service team knows Karama 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.

Complimentary cover*

Receive $5,000 of complimentary cover on named items for added peace of mind.
*Only available for MuveXpress bookings.

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 Karama 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.

We've mastered moving house in Karama

After thousands of Karama removalists bookings and 75,000 moves overall, we know moving better than anyone.
That's why 9.4/10 people who use Muval would recommend our services to a friend or family member.

Check out our moving guide

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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 Karama removalist

We'll find availability by searching dozens of quality Karama 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.

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Removalist and relocation services in Karama

We offer a range of expert furniture removalist services to suit your needs.

Furniture Removals

We take pride in ensuring that your household furniture is handled with care when you move. Our Karama furniture removals services include wrapping your items in heavy-duty removal blankets to avoid damage. We can also provide furniture disassembly and reassembly where needed. All of our furniture removalists Karama are hard working professionals with excellent customer service who work quickly to make your move stress free and cost-effective.

Last Minute Removals

When you need a team fast, our instant direct booking platform takes the hassle out of the moving process to save you time searching for high quality Karama removalists and still get value for money. We understand that hiring a removalist is often the last thing on your mind when you're moving house. When you need someone friendly that is available to answer your questions, and provides a way to book a quality removal company at the last minute, look no further than Muval.

Office Removals

The way we work is fundamentally changing - and no one understands that better than us. Whether you're upsizing or downsizing your office, we provide excellent service for your next office relocation. We have vetted all the best movers Karama has to offer to bring you quality moving services for the home or office.

Commercial Removals

Our network of professional furniture removalists in Karama allows us to quote on "bulky" freight and logistics moves where only the best removalists will do. This service is ideal for items that are bigger than can be managed by a courier, but are also unable to be loaded on to shipping palletes. For example, we've worked with a range of furniture companies to ensure that their products are delivered safely to their customers, or between their depots.

Plus, we can provide packing supplies, packing and unpacking services, removals cover and more!

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Super helpful. Took the stress out of moving. Organised reliable movers, movers had great communication. Prices were upfront. No hidden costs.

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Emily Humphries

Hi both Muval and the back loaders they referred were excellent. They were very easy to contact with any concerns and the guys were super polite, in time and effective. I highly recommend this service.

Matthew Wood

Shaz was absolutely a godsend organising an interstate move. She was easily contactable, professional to deal with and able to secure us the best price for a busy time of the year. I can highly recommend her services if youre considering a ...

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.

Anton Cirillo

Alec and the team at Muval were great, took the pressure out of the move. Made it easy and efficient, cost effective. Would definitely recommend them. This was my second time using Alex and Muval.

Sarah Boyle

Sharon was very helpful from start to finish and made sure everything was sorted for us for our move from Victoria to Western Australia. Would recommend using Muval to anyone.

Alanna Kate

Brittany C was so amazing to help me organise my move. She was so responsive and patient with all my dumb questions and lack of organisation! Brittany and the whole Muval team made it seamless and super duper easy! Brittany you are a legend...

Paige Mitchell

Sharon provided exceptional service when we needed to move interstate from the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. She went above and beyond to find us the best possible price, searching extensively to get us the greatest value for our money. Her ...

Jude Bailey

Muval are tremendous to work with on my interstate removal - self storage options - local removal to my final destination - impeccable and prompt service and great results minimising my costs and ensuring highest level of removal services a...

Sharon Judd

Spoke to Brittany Collier regarding moving in January . She was very professional and obliging. Was very informative about the different services and advised that it was very busy the week I needed to move. She sent out a few removalist tha...

Sam Ouliaris

It was very quick and easy to organize my move to Melbourne, and the price for back loading storage was very competitive. Thank you, Jay.

Lewis Nottidge

A great service provider who did my job very easy! Picked an efficient transport and Mark was a very good communicator during the process! Much appreciated and thank you Mark!

Medine Kirkil

When I contacted Muval at the first time, they were very responsive and helpful. Every single issue I had, they calmly sorted out and informed me about the process. Thank you Jamahl the staff member that supported me and Muval

Myra Meng

Alvin has been super helpful, always does his best to answer my questions and find the right solutions.

Jet Bug

Julius was absolutely wonderful and helpful with organising a quote and then booking our move! Could not be more grateful for his clear communication and support.

Sasho Petrovski

I want to say how fantastic it was to deal with Muval today, especially Katrina. I was very anxious about securing removalist 2 days before Christmas. She was very understanding and within 5 mins was able to arrange and confirm the removali...

Soula Josevski

Mitchell has been so helpful and friendly considering my circumstances and was very prompt in replying to me and getting this sorted! I would highly recommend him if you need any help with moving and I will be using the service again. Thank...

Angelina Reid

After trying a pack your own service and realising it would take 14 business days to deliver our furniture interstate, I set about looking for a company that could deliver next day. I requested a quote through Muval and was contacted by Jam...

Kerri Hay

Very helpful with information and process, however chose not to proceed

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Used a few times now, love the personal approach and making sure we are looked after.

Tab Sejoe

Super friendly and responsive service. They checked in with me every step of the way to ensure my needs were being addressed. A very reassuring service when faced with the daunting task of having to compare/research & vet moving services. T...

Tea Dil

Dion was communicative and attentive. He answered all my questions and was very helpful! Excellent customer service!

Frequently asked questions

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

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.

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

Yes, absolutely. Please mention this at the time of booking, as it may make a difference to the provider we match you with.

Some companies will have storage at the destination and some at the pickup. Some even include complimentary storage!

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.

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

The earlier you book your move the more confident you can be that the date you wish to move will be available. However, the time in advance that you should book is heavily dependent on the time of year. Between October and March we recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance of when you want to move. From March - September you can leave it a little later, booking 2-3 weeks out.

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 change your list of items or space required to an increased amount, the removalist will adjust the price accordingly. It is advisable to inform Muval as soon as you know that your moving volume has increased. This way, we can plan to avoid any items being left behind on the move day. Please contact Muval about two days before your move once you have finished packing; this way, we can give the correct information to the removalist company before the day.

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