Sydney Harbour Bridge overlooking the harbour at sunrise, illustrating a common destination for Melbourne to Sydney moves.
Sydney Harbour Bridge overlooking the harbour at sunrise, illustrating a common destination for Melbourne to Sydney moves.

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Task well done. On time pickup and delivery. Will surely recommend Kane. Thanks a bunch.

Move 5 large bags, 20 medium to small boxes from Melbourne to Sydney

$500

Great service, solid communication. Fast and reliable, would recommend.

Moving from Melbourne to Sydney

$800

Excellent job. Communicated well and delivered precisely as promised. Enjoyed working with Martin. Highly recommend.

Supply and drive small moving truck from Melbourne to Sydney

$2,000

Thanks for finishing on time Mohammed!

Move house from Melbourne to Sydney

$2,500

Did MEL to SYD move 1 apartments worth of stuff; Excellent service, very professional, no nonsense, easy to deal with, no hassles or issues at all, thanks a lot Blessing!

Moving Melbourne to sydney

$5

Super lovely and helpful! Quick and very organised!

Interstate Removalist - Melbourne to Sydney

$1,000

What's the average cost of a Melbourne to Sydney removalist

$280 - $935

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Why book Melbourne to Sydney removalists through Airtasker?˙

Sydney continues to attract a significant influx of new residents, with the city recording an increase of around 107,500 people in 2024. This is evidence that interstate relocation to NSW is still going strong even with waves of internal movement across Australia’s biggest cities.

Planning a Melbourne to Sydney removals can feel like prepping for a mini expedition, considering the 8-9 hour drive along Hume Highway. And if you tackle it yourself, you might find yourself hiring mates, loading up a ute, squeezing in another weekend under cardboard boxes, and realising halfway through that it’s way more than you bargained for.

Booking a Melbourne to Sydney removalists through Airtasker means you’re hiring someone who’s done this run enough times to know exactly how to pack a truck for 860-880 kilometres of highway. Their profiles show real reviews from previous customers, completion rates that prove they show up, and ID verification. You can also check the related services they offer, such as assembly, packing or unpacking, and furniture repairs.

Whether you’re planning a house move, downsizing for uni, or organising a big interstate move with bulky furniture and delicate items, hiring highly trained removalists through Airtasker takes the guesswork out of timing, logistics and packing materials. You set your dates and preferred budget, describe the scale of your move, and compare offers, so you can choose the Tasker that fits your needs without the stress of coordinating everything on your own. 

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Top Melbourne to Sydney Removals related questions

People make this interstate relocation from Melbourne to Sydney for work, study, family commitments, or lifestyle reasons. A new job in Sydney’s CBD, relocating to be closer to the harbour lifestyle, and wanting a change of pace with a fresh start are all attractive reasons to move. Sydney’s booming sectors like tech, finance, and media also continue to attract professionals from interstate, while students often move for uni or training opportunities that the NSW capital provides.

The cost of the most experienced interstate removalists from Melbourne to Sydney range from $114–$190 per hour. It varies based on the size of your load, the type of vehicle you need, whether you require unpacking services, and how quickly you need the move completed. When posting your task on Airtasker, give as much detail as possible (including number of rooms, stairs, fragile items, access constraints, and dates) to get accurate offers from interested removalists.

Summer in January often delivers better weather for moving, which can make packing and transporting your belongings a more pleasant experience, according to Airtasker data. Many also choose to book leading interstate removalists outside peak times, like school holidays and long weekends, when professionals are busiest and prices can be higher. 

Most Melbourne to Sydney removalists bring standard equipment like hand trucks, trolleys, straps, and moving blankets, but what else they provide depends on your specific move and what you’ve agreed on. When posting your task, be clear about what you’re moving and ask upfront if they supply packing materials, furniture disassembly tools, or protective covers for specialty items.

Include how many rooms you’re moving, whether there are stairs at either property, any oversized or fragile items that need extra care, and your preferred moving dates. Add photos of your furniture so removalists can assess the job accurately, and mention parking availability and access restrictions at both your Melbourne to Sydney addresses. 

Pack fragile items with bubble wrap and packing papers, use sturdy boxes, and label everything clearly so your Melbourne to Sydney removalist knows what needs extra care. Fill empty spaces in boxes with inflatable air bags, peanut foam, or towels to prevent items from shifting, and disassemble furniture where possible to minimise the risk of damage.

Packing and unpacking services are often available but not always included in the base quote, so it's important to specify what you need when posting your task. Costs vary depending on the volume of items, materials required, and time involved, which is why confirming these details upfront helps you get accurate quotes.

Rubbish removal and furniture disposal aren't typically part of standard moving services, but many Taskers can handle it if you ask. When posting your task, mention if you need old furniture, boxes, or unwanted items cleared out before or after your move. You can also book rubbish removal or furniture disposal as separate services on Airtasker if you prefer to coordinate everything at once.

What does Melbourne to Sydney removals include?

When you book Melbourne to Sydney interstate removalists on Airtasker, you’re tapping into a deep pool of experienced interstate removalists. These pros can handle everything from loading your couch and beds to securing your boxes for the long haul. They know how to maximise truck space, safely balance loads, and anticipate what gear you’ll need for an efficient trip north.

Every month, Airtasker records 4,000+ removals tasks in Melbourne, with 500+ verified removalists actively completing them. So if you’re booking a Melbourne to Sydney move, you can feel confident that there’s no shortage of skilled Taskers who can handle moves just like yours.

With an average rating of 4.2 stars for removals tasks completed in Melbourne, these professionals have established a reputation for providing reliable, meticulous, and consistent stress free service. Since every move is different, Melbourne to Sydney removalists offer a range of different services depending on what you’re moving and how you prefer it handled. But most of the time, this service typically includes:

Moving furniture from Melbourne to Sydney

Your booked Melbourne to Sydney removalist will handle the physical work of getting your furniture from one city to another. They may use trolleys, dollies, and straps to safely move heavy or awkward pieces and keep everything secure over the long trip. Then, interstate moving services plan the unload based on where you’re headed in Sydney. For instance, a ground-floor access in Newtown gets packed differently from a third-floor walk-up in Balmain or a steep driveway in Paddington.

Before the interstate move, many Melbourne to Sydney removalists also offer furniture disassembly services if your bed frame or wardrobe won’t fit through the door assembled. And once you arrive in Sydney, they may even help reassemble everything, as long as this extra task is communicated to them beforehand. 

Some customers also book an end-of-lease cleaning service at your property, a move-in cleaning for your new place, or a handyman to help with any small repairs after the interstate removals company does their job.

Moving appliances from Melbourne to Sydney

Your Melbourne to Sydney removals service may also include moving your appliances, such as fridgeswashing machines, and dishwashers. These appliances have coils, compressors, and electrical components that can be damaged if they’re not properly disconnected, secured, and transported, so it’s crucial to leave this task to a pro. 

Your Melbourne to Sydney removalist can even help position your appliances correctly, be it in your new apartment in Double Bay or a new house in Chatswood. And if you need help with the reconnection or installation of your appliances, it would be more ideal to book electricians for safe wiring or plumbers for water line hookups on Airtasker. 

Moving fragile items from Melbourne to Sydney

Another key service that you may request from your Melbourne to Sydney removalist is moving items that are fragile, valuable, and hard to replace. It could be your grand piano that your kids learned on, a pool table that’s hosted countless games with your friends, or gym equipment you’ve built your routine around. We all know that these pieces can't just be thrown in the back of a truck.

The best interstate removalists who specialise in fragile items use thick moving blankets, custom padding, and secure strapping to protect against jolts and vibration during transport. Whether you’re moving into Cremorne or Neutral Bay, they handle the heavy lifting and careful placement so your items arrive intact. You can also explore home gym ideas on Airtasker to prepare your space before you move, or book pool table assemblers to get everything set up once you’re settled.

Organising a backload from Melbourne to Sydney

Backloading means you’re filling spare truck space on a route the removalist is already driving, which significantly cuts costs during interstate moves. Since it relies on regular trips, it’s especially common on busy corridors like Melbourne to Sydney, as well as the Central CoastNewcastle, and the Gold Coast.

Organising a backload works best if you’re planning smaller moves, like relocating to a dorm in the University of Sydney with just a bedroom’s worth of stuff. Since it’s way cheaper, it’s also best if you’re relocating on a tight budget, or if you don’t need an entire truckload moved at once. Once you’ve locked in timing with your preferred backloading service, they’ll collect your items in Melbourne and drop them off in Sydney, covering areas such as Inner City, North Shore, Inner West, and Western Sydney.

If you need guaranteed timing or have a full household to move, a dedicated removal truck is the better choice for moving interstate, but for flexibility and cost savings, backloading gets the job done.

Recent Melbourne to Sydney Removals tasks

Need to love a mattress and rug from Melbourne to Sydney

$120

Melbourne VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2026

One queen mattress and one rug Pickup location: Melbourne VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Coogee NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Transport bedroom items from Melbourne to Sydney

$700

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Queen Mattress, bedside table, lamp, mirror, painting, office chair, 4-5 medium boxes Pickup location: St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia Drop-off location: Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Small Backload move Melbourne to Sydney

$750

Southbank VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Hi All I am moving back to Sydney from Melbourne at end of January. I only have a few items that I need moved. I would like them picked up from Southbank in Melbourne and delivered to Hurstville in Sydney. Looking to have this done on 29th, 30th or 31st January 2026. Items that need to move are: Queen Bed Mattress (Not a bed frame) 43 inch tv 4 bed side tables A Rug A 3 seater couch A fridge A front load washing machine A Dryer A Small coffee table A few boxes and some suitcases Pickup location: Southbank VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Hurstville NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Melbourne to Sydney Removalist (1 bedroom)

$750

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

- 1 mattress - 1 x guitar - 1 x lamp - 2 pieces of art - cushions and bedding - 3 x standard boxes of belongings Pickup location: Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Barangaroo NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Drive truck your own truck from Melbourne to Sydney

$500

Moorabbin VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Need to pick up about 35 boxes in Moorabbin Victoria at 5pm on Friday the 9th of January and drive overnight for delivery in Ultimo Sydney on Saturday morning 10th of Jan.

Great work all on time thanks Volkan

Drive a car from Melbourne to Sydney

$10

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

I’m available to drive your car from Melbourne to Sydney on Monday, 29 December 2025. I’m a responsible, experienced driver with a full International driver’s licence and a clean driving record. I’m happy to: • Drive your vehicle directly (no detours) • Keep you updated during the trip • Handle fuel/tolls as agreed • Provide ID, licence details, or references if required Pickup time will be Dec 29th in Melbourne and drop-off time will be Dec 30th in Sydney. Please feel free to message me with: • Pickup and drop-off suburbs • Vehicle type • Any timing preferences • Your proposed budget Happy to discuss details and make this an easy, stress-free arrangement for you.

Melbourne to sydney ride

$480

Melbourne City Centre VIC, Australia

25th Dec 2025

I need a ride from melbourne cbd to sydney on december 28

Small Melbourne to Sydney Move

$600

Southbank VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2025

Hello all, I am moving back to Sydney from Melbourne. I only have a few items that I need moved. I would like them picked up from Southbank in Melbourne and delivered to Hurstville in Sydney. Looking to have this done on 27th, 28th or 29th January 2026. Items that need to move are, Queen Bed Mattress (Not a bed frame), 43 inch tv, 4 bed side tables, A Rug, A 3 seater couch and maybe a suitcase or two. Pickup location: Southbank VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Hurstville NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move 8-10 boxes from Melbourne to Sydney

$350

Meadow Heights VIC 3048, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Just 8-10 boxes of books Pickup location: Meadow Heights VIC 3048, Australia Drop-off location: Auburn NSW 2144, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

It was all perfect with him

Help me move home Melbourne to Sydney

$1,400

St Kilda West VIC 3182, Australia

13th Dec 2025

Need furniture delivered by 2nd of Jan. 1 queen size mattress, 1 small chest of drawers, 1 couch, 1 small TV, 1 double bed base, 1 office chair, and a few boxes of utensils and kitchenware and a few boxes of bedroom items like clothes and shoes. Pickup location: St Kilda West VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Wollstonecraft NSW, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At both places

Extremely happy with Richie’s help with our move from Melbourne to Sydney. He also spun a good yarn. Massive help during this stressful time. 👍👍

Need stools brought from Melbourne to Sydney

$250

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Hi I need 18 stools brought from collingwood to Sydney. They’re 70 cm high as photographed. Need to be there before Tuesday

Highly recommend😊😊. Very professional and easy to deal with

Goods Freight Melbourne to Sydney

$500

Heidelberg West VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Collection of 7 items for delivery to Sydney before Sunday

Excellent service and assistance

Small Move from Melbourne to Sydney (10th–12th)

$250

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Need items moved from Melbourne to Sydney between the 10th–12th. Includes a 65” TV, 27” monitor, artwork, and clothes. Care required for fragile items. Enclosed vehicle preferred. Please quote with availability and vehicle details Pickup location: Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Drop-off location: Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No

Very much recommended! Awesome communication and service!

Driver Melbourne to Sydney

$500

Altona North VIC, Australia

16th Nov 2025

Need a truck picked up from manheim auctions at Altona north - it's a small car license truck (ex woolies refrigeration truck) And driven back to Sydney You would need to arrange a 24hour permit to drive the truck unregistered. I'm willing to pay the price offered + 1 way airfare + fuel used (receipts to be provided)

Nick was great to deal with, great communication. Very happy with his service.

Melbourne to Sydney- interstate move

$50

Fitzroy North, Victoria

10th Nov 2025

Hello! I’m looking for a reliable removalist to move my Washer Dryer Bedframe Queen Mattress x 8 plastic tubes (80L) x1 suit case x 2 large bags of clothing TV I understand that interstate quotes can differ based on truck space and delivery schedules, so I'm open to discussing a fair price based on your availability and expertise. Please specify in your quote whether it’s backload or dedicated transportation, and if transit insurance is included. Details: • Pickup Location: Fitzroy North Unit (ground floor) • Delivery Location: Avalon Beach Syd NSW (access will be arranged by me) • Preferred delivery window: NOV 14th-17th, 2025 • I will be in Melbourne help with loading the items • Will be in Sydney to help unloading of items I'm open to offers

Wonderful removal, great communication, takes care of your items. 10 stars if I could

Moving Interstate - Removalist for Melbourne to Sydney

$1,750

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

5th Nov 2025

In the quote please provide: - number of people to help with move - whether it will be a backloaded or delivered direct - size of truck - dates availability (Nov 14-15) ------------------------------------------------------------ I live by myself in Richmond, VIC in a 2 bedroom apartment. I am moving to Tamarama in Sydney, NSW. Ideal situation would be collect on November 14 in Richmond, and Delivery on November 15 in Tamarama. Otherwise flexible. Last year I moved and used the following size small truck: 1.85m wide inside 3.40m depth inside 2.00m high inside I will need a truck that has a cubic size of up to 15m3. Perhaps a 2-3T truck. At Pickup there are 18 stairs with direct access to the apartment. At Delivery there is an elevator with direct access with the apartment on level 2. All items are standard apartment items - mattress, disassembled bed frame, dining table, sofa, tv, tv stand, desk, office chair, drawers for storage, lounge chair and other related household items and boxes. All packing materials, straps/protective blankets to be supplied by the removalist. Pickup location: Richmond VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Tamarama NSW, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Would recommend others to use!

Removalist melbourne to sydney

$555

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

12th Aug 2025

Hello! Move some furniture & belongings from Melbourne to Sydney, any date from today. I can be flexible depending on how much space you have. -Chest of drawers -Square workbench -Armchair -Small fold up futon bedframe -Bedside table -Swag -Box of books Pickup location: Coburg VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Maroubra NSW, Australia Removals size: 4-6 items Stairs: No

tysm perfect and swift with great communication

Transport car from Melbourne to Sydney

$420

Carlton VIC, Australia

11th Jul 2025

I need someone to either drive or transport my Nissan Dualis from Melbourne to Woollarah, Sydney. I will have a few suitcases in the car too.

Nick was quick to communicate and got the job done swiftly. Would use again