Moving from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast

Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast removalists, door to door

Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast is one of our busiest moves into Queensland. Our own crews pack and load at your Melbourne home and deliver door to door anywhere from Caloundra to Noosa.

Over 230 moves from Victoria to the Sunshine Coast since 2023, and over 490 since 2014, 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 the Sunshine Coast?

Guide only, February to November, in line with our Melbourne to Brisbane prices. 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 the Sunshine Coast
• 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 the Sunshine Coast

Most of our Sunshine Coast deliveries go to Caloundra, Buderim, Maroochydore, Pelican Waters and Peregian Springs. January and February are the busiest months for these moves. It’s about 1,850 km by road, so we agree your pick-up and delivery dates with you before moving day.

Tips for your Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast move

• Pack a box of essentials to travel with you, as long-distance loads arrive after you do.
• Queensland humidity is hard on timber and leather, so we wrap furniture for the trip.
• Book early for the December–January peak and school holidays.

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 the Sunshine Coast.
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 Brisbane.

Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast removals: FAQs

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast?

As a guide, moving a 1–2 bedroom home from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast costs about $1,800–$3,600, a 3 bedroom home about $4,200–$5,100 and a 4 bedroom home about $5,600–$7,200 at Dawson’s 2026 prices. Your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.

How far is it from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast?

It’s about 1,850 km by road, usually via the Newell Highway. We plan the route and the pick-up and delivery dates with you when you book.

Which suburbs on the Sunshine Coast do you deliver to most?

Our most common deliveries are to Caloundra, Buderim, Maroochydore and Pelican Waters, and we deliver door to door anywhere on the Sunshine Coast.

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.

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.