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Interstate removalist cost in Australia starts from $125 per cubic metre on shorter routes like Perth to Adelaide and reaches $325 per cubic metre on long, remote routes like Brisbane to Alice Springs.
Your exact total also depends on how much you’re moving and any extra costs that apply.
We price interstate moves by the cubic metre, not by the hour. That means your quote is based on the volume of your move and the distance it covers, not how long our crew takes to load the truck.
Our interstate removalist prices work the same way on every route, so you always know what’s behind your total. Use the table below as your interstate moving cost calculator: multiply your cubic metres by the rate for your route to get a starting figure.
Browse our full interstate moves hub for every service we offer beyond pricing, or check the average cost for your route below.
| Route | Price from |
|---|---|
| Perth to Adelaide | $125/m³ |
| Adelaide to Melbourne | $125/m³ |
| Brisbane to Sydney | $125/m³ |
| Adelaide to Sydney | $165/m³ |
| Adelaide to Perth | $200/m³ |
| Adelaide to Rockhampton | $260/m³ |
| Adelaide to Darwin | $265/m³ |
| Adelaide to Alice Springs | $255/m³ |
| Brisbane to Perth | $300/m³ |
| Brisbane to Alice Springs | $325/m³ |
These interstate moving rates are indicative “from” prices for a standard-access, non-peak move. Ask us for your exact quote, including any extra costs that apply.
Moving interstate costs more the further you go, and your home size matters just as much as distance. The average cost to move interstate in Australia by home size is:
These figures assume a standard-access move at a non-peak time. Use the per-route table above for a more precise starting point.
For more information on route-specific interstate moving costs, see our dedicated guides.
Bohle, Townsville
Our Mount St John location is our Townsville depot and storage location.
East Arm, Darwin
Our Darwin location is our Northern Territory depot and storage location.
None of these extra interstate removal costs apply to every move. We confirm which ones apply to you before locking in your quote.
| Fee | When it applies | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Difficult access | Stairs, lifts or a steep incline at either end | From $12.10/m³ |
| Limited parking | If the truck can’t park close to the door or a ferry vehicle is required | $275 |
| Weekend move | Saturday moves, depending on volume | $275–$330 |
| December/January | Peak season rates apply across the network | +30% |
| Overnight crew stay | Longer routes where the crew needs to stop overnight | $350/night |
| Piano or pool table | Specialist handling for oversized, awkward items | $185 each |
| Storage | If your dates don’t line up at either end | From $25 |
The cost of moving interstate depends on your route and how much you’re moving. Across our network, per cubic metre rates range from around $125 on shorter routes like Perth to Adelaide, up to $325 on long, remote routes like Brisbane to Alice Springs.
A three-bedroom home typically costs between $3,000 and $5,000 to move interstate. Your exact price depends on the route, so check the table above for a more precise per cubic metre rate.
Distance is part of it, but remoteness matters more. A route with fewer trucks running it regularly, or long empty return legs, generally costs more per cubic metre than a busy route between two capital cities.
Usually, yes, since you’re sharing truck space with another move and the cost per cubic metre is generally lower. The trade-off is a delivery window instead of a fixed date.
Yes, this is peak season for interstate moves across Australia, and rates increase by around 30% during this window. Moving outside December and January is the simplest way to reduce cost if your dates are flexible.
Stairs, lifts, steep driveways or limited parking add a fee, since they add time on the day. Tell us about access upfront and it’s built into your quote rather than added as a surprise.
A dedicated truck is faster and more predictable. A backload can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, since your goods travel as space allows alongside other jobs.
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