Moving from Melbourne to Sydney

Melbourne to Sydney removalists, door to door

Melbourne to Sydney is a one-day drive up the Hume, but a good move still needs planning: lift and loading-zone bookings in Sydney apartments, tolls and tight inner-city streets. Our own Melbourne crews load at your door and deliver door to door in Sydney.

Over 80 moves from Victoria to Sydney since 2023, and over 250 from Victoria into New South Wales in the same time, from Dawson’s own job records. Family-owned since 1927 and AFRA accredited, we move Melbourne families interstate every week from our depot at 915 Stud Road, Rowville.

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Sydney?

Guide only, February to November. December and January are peak season and cost more. Your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price, so there are no surprises on moving day.

What’s included in a Dawson interstate move

• Your own Dawson crew and truck, door to door from Melbourne to Sydney
• Protective blankets and furniture wrapping
• A fixed written price after your free in-home inspection
• Packing, cartons and storage available if you need them

Moving from Melbourne to Sydney

We also move Melbourne families to Canberra, the NSW South Coast, the Central Coast and regional New South Wales, not just Sydney. It’s about 880 km by road, so we agree your pick-up and delivery dates with you before moving day.

Tips for your Melbourne to Sydney move

• Book a lift and a loading zone with your Sydney building manager before moving day.
• Sydney apartments often have narrow stairs or car-park height limits; tell us so we send the right truck.
• Book early for the end of the month and December–January, our peak season.

How it works

1. Get your price. Use our online quote or book a free in-home inspection (save 10% when you book online, conditions apply).
2. Packing. Full packing, fragiles only, or buy cartons and supplies and pack yourself.
3. Loading and transit. Our crew wraps and loads your furniture in Melbourne and takes it to Sydney.
4. Delivery. Unloaded and placed room by room at your new home.

Need storage between homes? See our warehouse storage in Melbourne. Moving from Melbourne somewhere else? See all our interstate removals from Melbourne or interstate removalists Sydney.

Melbourne to Sydney removals: FAQs

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Sydney?

As a guide, moving a 1–2 bedroom home from Melbourne to Sydney costs about $1,800–$3,600, a 3 bedroom home about $4,200–$5,100 and a 4 bedroom home about $4,900–$6,300 at Dawson’s 2026 prices. Your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sydney?

It’s about 880 km, usually via the Hume Highway. We plan the route and the pick-up and delivery dates with you when you book.

Do you use your own crews and trucks?

Yes. Dawson is a family business, moving people since 1927. Your move is handled by our own trained crews and trucks from our Rowville depot in Melbourne.

Can you store my furniture if my new home isn’t ready?

Yes. We can hold your load at our Rowville warehouse in Melbourne and deliver when you’re ready.

Can you pack for me?

Yes. Choose full packing, fragiles only, or buy cartons and supplies from us and pack yourself. Packing is quoted with your move.

How do I lock in my price?

Book a free in-home inspection online and save 10% (conditions apply). Our estimator checks your items and access and gives you a fixed written price.

Ready to move? Call 1800 066 846 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or get your online quote.