How Much Do Removalists Cost in Adelaide?
An honest, indicative price guide for local, interstate and specialty moves in Adelaide, with exactly what moves the number, so you can budget with confidence before you quote.
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Most local Adelaide moves cost between $600 and $1,900, with 2 movers and a truck charging $120 to $160 an hour. A 1 bedroom move runs $350 to $700, a 3 bedroom house $1,000 to $1,900, and interstate moves from $600 (Melbourne) to $4,000 or more (Perth). Volume, access, packing and timing move the number.
- Local moves: $120 to $160/hour for 2 movers and a truck.
- Most 2 to 3 bedroom local moves land $600 to $1,400.
- Interstate ranges from $600 (Melbourne) to $4,000+ (Perth).
- Volume, access, packing and timing drive the final price.
Local moves by home size
These ranges assume 2 movers and a truck on a weekday with ground-floor access and no packing. Stairs, lifts, long carries, packing and weekend timing push toward the upper end.
| Home size | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $350 to $700 |
| 2 bedroom | $600 to $1,100 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,000 to $1,900 |
| 4 bedroom+ | $1,800 to $3,500+ |
Interstate moves (backloading)
Indicative backloading ranges for a 2 to 3 bedroom home. Backloading is the cheapest option; a dedicated truck costs more but delivers on a fixed date. Volume scales the price.
| Route | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| Adelaide to Melbourne | $600 to $1,800 |
| Adelaide to Sydney | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Adelaide to Brisbane | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Adelaide to Perth (Nullarbor) | $1,500 to $4,000+ |
Specialty items
Pianos and pool tables need specialist gear and handling, so they are priced separately. Grand pianos and difficult access cost more; pool table pricing includes dismantling and re-levelling.
| Item | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| Piano (local) | $250 to $600 |
| Pool table (dismantle, move, re-level) | $300 to $700 |
What moves the price
- Volume: How much you are moving, measured in cubic metres. The single biggest factor. Declutter before you quote.
- Distance: Local travel loading for cross-town moves; distance dominates interstate pricing.
- Access: Stairs, lifts, long carries and tight parking all add handling time at each end.
- Packing: A partial or full pack adds cost but saves you hours and protects fragile items.
- Timing: Weekends, school holidays and end of month are busiest and cost about 10% more.
- Insurance: Higher cover for high-value goods adds a little, and is worth it for peace of mind.
Frequently asked questions
Most local Adelaide moves cost between $600 and $1,900. A 1 bedroom move runs $350 to $700, a 3 bedroom house $1,000 to $1,900, and a 4 bedroom-plus home $1,800 to $3,500 or more. Hourly rates for 2 movers and a truck are typically $120 to $160.
Expect $120 to $160 per hour for 2 movers and a truck. Larger crews cost more per hour but finish faster, so the total is often similar. Most quotes are given as a total for the job rather than pure hourly.
Volume (how much you are moving) is the biggest factor, then distance, access (stairs, lifts, long carries, tight parking), packing service, timing (weekends and end of month cost more) and insurance level.
No. These are indicative ranges to set expectations. A free quote from a vetted Adelaide crew is how you get a real, final number for your specific move.
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