Home removals cost guide
How Much Do Home Removals Cost in Australia?
The short answer
Home removals in Australia cost $100 to $180 an hour for two movers and a truck. At UNN Movers it is $120 an hour, GST included, with a two hour minimum and the same rate seven days a week.
Most local moves land between $240 and $1,750 with us. The number of hours is what really sets your price, and that comes down to how much you own and how easy it is to reach.
How much do removalists charge per hour?
Two movers and a truck cost $100 to $180 an hour across Australia, according to WhatsTheDamage. Three movers cost $140 to $250 an hour.
| Crew | Market rate | UNN Movers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck | $100 to $180 an hour | $120 an hour |
| 3 movers + truck | $140 to $250 an hour | From $175 an hour |
| Minimum booking | Usually 2 to 3 hours | 2 hours ($240) |
| Weekend rate | Often higher | Same rate every day |
UNN prices include GST. Market ranges are national averages and vary by city.
After the two hour minimum, you pay for the hours you use. There is no call-out fee, no fuel levy and no stairs charge on top.
How much does it cost to move by house size?
A 3 bedroom house usually takes 5 to 8 hours to move locally. That puts most 3 bedroom moves at $600 to $960 with UNN, against $600 to $2,200 across the market (Finder).
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| Home size | Typical crew | Typical hours | UNN estimate | Market range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 2 movers | 2 to 4 | $240 to $480 | $250 to $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers | 3 to 6 | $360 to $720 | $400 to $1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | 2 movers | 5 to 8 | $600 to $960 | $600 to $2,200 |
| 4+ bedrooms | 3 movers | 7 to 10 | $1,225 to $1,750 | $1,000 to $2,700+ |
Typical hours from Finder's 2026 removalist cost guide. Your written price is based on your own home and access.
What is included in the hourly rate?
The truck and the crew are the price. Everything a normal house move needs comes with them.
- The truck and the fuel
- Moving blankets on every piece of furniture
- Trolleys and straps for the heavy items
- Beds taken apart and put back together
- Floor and doorframe protection at both homes
- $20M public liability plus goods in transit cover
What makes a house move cost more or less?
Hours drive the price, so anything that adds time adds cost. These are the factors that matter most.
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| How much you own | More furniture and boxes means more loading time |
| Access | Long walkways, narrow halls and lifts slow every trip |
| Distance | Travel to your home and between the two addresses is part of the job |
| How ready you are | Loose items and unpacked cupboards add hours |
| Heavy items | Pianos, pool tables and safes need extra care |
| Crew size | A bigger crew costs more an hour but finishes sooner |
Do stairs and lifts change the price?
Not as a fee. UNN does not charge per flight of stairs, which many movers do at $50 to $80 a flight.
Stairs still take longer, so they add time. Booking the lift ahead at an apartment block saves more than anything else on the day.
Is two or three movers cheaper?
For a small home, two movers is cheaper. For a full 3 or 4 bedroom house, a third mover often pays for itself.
Say a 3 bedroom move takes 7 hours with two movers. That is $840. If three movers finish it in 5 hours, it is $875, and you are in the new place two hours earlier.
Is hourly or a fixed price cheaper for a house move?
Hourly is usually cheaper for a local move, because you only pay for the time it takes. A fixed price builds in a buffer in case the job runs long.
At UNN you get a written price within two hours, so you know the likely total before you book.
How can you cut the cost of moving house?
The cheapest hour is the one the crew never has to work. These five steps save the most time.
- Have every box packed, taped and stacked near the door before the truck arrives.
- Book the lift and the loading dock if either home is an apartment.
- Sell, donate or throw out what you are not taking a week before the move.
- Keep a clear path and a parking spot close to the front door at both ends.
- Take beds apart yourself if you are handy, and keep the screws in a bag.
Why book a home removal with UNN?
$120 an hour, GST included
Two movers and a truck, and no extra fees added on the day.
Same rate seven days
Saturday and Sunday cost the same as Tuesday.
Our own staff
Every mover is on our payroll and covered by WorkCover.
Free date change
Move your booking for free with 24 hours notice.
Live truck tracking
See where the crew is on moving day.
Where can you book home removals with UNN?
UNN runs its own crews in four cities. Each city page has local prices and suburbs.
Frequently asked questions
How much do removalists charge per hour in Australia?
Most charge $100 to $180 an hour for two movers and a truck. UNN charges $120 an hour, GST included.
Is there a minimum charge for removalists?
Most removalists have a two or three hour minimum. UNN's minimum is two hours, which is $240. After that you pay by the hour.
Do removalists charge extra for stairs?
Many charge $50 to $80 a flight. UNN has no stairs charge. Stairs only add the extra time they take.
Are removalists dearer on weekends?
Many are. UNN charges the same $120 an hour every day of the week.
How much does it cost to move a 3 bedroom house?
Most 3 bedroom moves take 5 to 8 hours with two movers, so $600 to $960 with UNN. Packing, access and distance can move it either way.
How do you get a written price?
Send us both addresses, your home size and the move date. You get a written price within two hours, 6am to 10pm, seven days.
Need help with the boxes too? See what packing services cost, plus furniture assembly, rubbish removal and end of lease cleaning costs.
- $120 an hour, GST included
- No extra fees
- $20M public liability
- 6am to 10pm, seven days