1800 066 846 Removalist Prices 2026: Melbourne, Canberra and Interstate
As a guide at Dawson’s 2026 prices, a local move starts from $400 in Melbourne and $540 in Canberra for a few items, and a 3 bedroom home costs about $1,500–$1,800 in either city. Interstate, a 3 bedroom home costs about $3,300–$4,000 from Melbourne to Canberra, $4,200–$5,100 from Melbourne to Sydney or Brisbane and $3,600–$4,400 from Canberra to Melbourne. Every move gets a fixed written price after a free in-home inspection.
Prefer to pick your route and home size? Try our removalist cost calculator.
Local removalist prices in Melbourne and Canberra
Local moves are door to door with our own crews and trucks from our Rowville depot in Melbourne and our Hume depot in Canberra.
| Home size | Melbourne | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| A few items | from $400 | from $540 |
| 1 bedroom home | $700–$1,050 | $700–$1,050 |
| 2 bedroom home | $1,050–$1,400 | $1,050–$1,400 |
| 3 bedroom home | $1,500–$1,800 | $1,500–$1,800 |
| 4 bedroom home | $1,750–$2,250 | $2,100–$2,700 |
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.
How much does an interstate move from Melbourne cost?
As a guide, moving a 3 bedroom home from Melbourne costs about $3,300–$4,000 to Canberra, $4,200–$5,100 to Sydney or Brisbane, $3,700–$4,500 to Adelaide and $5,700–$6,800 to Perth at Dawson’s 2026 prices. These are guides only; your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.
| Moving to | 1–2 bedroom home | 3 bedroom home | 4 bedroom home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra | $1,700–$3,300 | $3,300–$4,000 | $4,200–$5,400 |
| Sydney | $1,800–$3,600 | $4,200–$5,100 | $4,900–$6,300 |
| Brisbane | $1,800–$3,600 | $4,200–$5,100 | $5,600–$7,200 |
| Adelaide | $1,700–$3,400 | $3,700–$4,500 | $4,900–$6,300 |
| Perth | $2,700–$5,300 | $5,700–$6,800 | $7,000–$9,000 |
| Hobart | $2,200–$4,300 | $4,700–$5,700 | $6,100–$7,900 |
| Darwin | $2,900–$5,700 | $7,000–$8,300 | $8,700–$11,300 |
| Townsville | $2,700–$5,300 | $5,600–$6,700 | $7,000–$9,000 |
| Cairns | $2,700–$5,300 | $6,200–$7,400 | $7,700–$9,900 |
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.
How much does an interstate move from Canberra cost?
As a guide, moving a 3 bedroom home from Canberra costs about $3,600–$4,400 to Melbourne, $5,000–$6,000 to Brisbane, $4,400–$5,400 to Adelaide and $6,700–$8,100 to Perth at Dawson’s 2026 prices. These are guides only; your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.
| Moving to | 1–2 bedroom home | 3 bedroom home | 4 bedroom home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | $1,500–$2,900 | $3,600–$4,400 | $4,700–$6,100 |
| Brisbane | $2,100–$4,000 | $5,000–$6,000 | $6,400–$8,400 |
| Adelaide | $2,000–$3,600 | $4,400–$5,400 | $5,600–$7,300 |
| Perth | $2,800–$5,400 | $6,700–$8,100 | $8,400–$10,900 |
| Hobart | $2,700–$5,000 | $6,200–$7,500 | $8,200–$10,600 |
| Darwin | $3,100–$6,100 | $7,600–$9,200 | $9,900–$12,900 |
| Townsville | $2,500–$4,700 | $5,800–$7,100 | $7,700–$9,900 |
| Cairns | $2,800–$5,300 | $6,600–$8,000 | $8,300–$10,800 |
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.
Storage prices
Dawson’s storage starts from $22 per week at our Rowville and Hume depots. A 20ft shipping container (about a 3 bedroom home) is around $77 per week. Short or long term, with 7 days’ notice. See our storage prices by home size.
What changes the price of your move
- Home size and how much you move. The biggest factor, which is why our guide is by number of bedrooms.
- Distance. Interstate moves are priced by route, from Melbourne or Canberra.
- Access. Stairs, lifts, long walks or tight streets at either address.
- Packing. Full packing, fragiles only or packing yourself.
- Time of year. December and January are peak season and cost more.
How to get your fixed price
- Get your price range with our online quote, or book a free in-home inspection.
- We inspect your home and give you a fixed written price.
- Your own Dawson crew moves you on the day, with no surprises on the bill.
Prefer to talk? Call Melbourne on (03) 9763 0222, Canberra on (02) 6260 1214 or interstate on 1800 066 846.
Want to know when and where people move? See our Moving Data 2026 report, built from over 35,000 Dawson moves.
Removalist price questions
How much does a removalist cost in Melbourne?
As a guide, a local Melbourne move with Dawson starts from $400 for a few items. A 1 bedroom home costs about $700–$1,050, a 2 bedroom home about $1,050–$1,400, a 3 bedroom home about $1,500–$1,800 and a 4 bedroom home about $1,750–$2,250 at 2026 prices. These are guides only; your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.
How much does a removalist cost in Canberra?
As a guide, a local Canberra move with Dawson starts from $540 for a few items. A 1 bedroom home costs about $700–$1,050, a 2 bedroom home about $1,050–$1,400, a 3 bedroom home about $1,500–$1,800 and a 4 bedroom home about $2,100–$2,700 at 2026 prices. These are guides only; your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.
How much does an interstate move from Melbourne cost?
As a guide, moving a 3 bedroom home from Melbourne costs about $3,300–$4,000 to Canberra, $4,200–$5,100 to Sydney or Brisbane, $3,700–$4,500 to Adelaide and $5,700–$6,800 to Perth at Dawson’s 2026 prices. These are guides only; your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.
How much does an interstate move from Canberra cost?
As a guide, moving a 3 bedroom home from Canberra costs about $3,600–$4,400 to Melbourne, $5,000–$6,000 to Brisbane, $4,400–$5,400 to Adelaide and $6,700–$8,100 to Perth at Dawson’s 2026 prices. These are guides only; your free in-home inspection gives you a fixed written price.
Why a price range and not a fixed price?
The range is built from Dawson’s 2026 prices and more than 35,000 real moves. Your free in-home inspection then confirms a fixed written price, so there are no surprises on moving day.
Do moving prices change during the year?
Yes. These prices are a guide for February to November. December and January are peak season and cost more, so book early if you’re moving over summer.
Are you Dawson Moving and Storage NSW or NQ?
No. We’re the family business based in Rowville (Melbourne) and Hume (Canberra) since 1927. Not affiliated with Dawson Moving and Storage NSW or Dawson Moving & Storage NQ (Townsville).
Dawson Moving & Storage, family owned since 1927 and AFRA accredited. Not affiliated with Dawson Moving and Storage NSW or Dawson Moving & Storage NQ (Townsville).
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