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Recent Moving to Storage reviews in Melbourne

Great blokes!

Moving furniture to storage unit

$180

Very efficient! Thank you

Move my mattress from Carlton to storage unit

$100

Matthew delivered on what he promised and was very good. Would recommend and use again.

Move boxes from storage unit

$200

Uche was brilliant! Thank you.

Move some items into a storage unit.

$200

Couldn’t recommend Johnny enough! So helpful and efficient

A drive to self-storage unit

$50

Fantastic, fast and friendly. Highly recommended

Pack items into van and move to storage

$350

What's the average cost of a storage removalist in Melbourne

$139 - $281

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$139

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$200

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$281

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Top Moving to Storage related questions

Prices vary across Australia, but most people pay around $70–$150 per hour for a removalist, depending on how much you’re moving, the distance to the storage companies, and whether packing is included.

International relocation costs depend heavily on the country you’re moving from, the volume of your belongings, and whether you need door-to-door service. On average, shipping a full household to Australia can range from $6,000 to $15,000+, with additional fees for customs, insurance, and quarantine inspections.

Yes, most Australian removalists can transport and unload your belongings directly into your chosen storage centre. Just make sure you provide convenient access details, hours of operation, and any gate codes beforehand.

Storage units can be a solid investment in areas with high population density or limited housing space. Demand for flexible storage solutions continues to grow, but like any investment, returns depend on storage requirements, location, occupancy rates, management costs, and how much space you're targeting.

The monthly cost depends on the size of the unit and whether you choose standard or climate-controlled long term storage. Generally, Aussies pay between $120 and $350 per month, with metro areas like Sydney and Melbourne sitting at the higher end.

Look for removalists with verified Airtasker profiles, real customer reviews, transparent quotes, and clear communication. Be wary of operators who demand large upfront payments, refuse to provide written details, or have no online presence.

Most packers and removalists won’t handle hazardous goods, flammables, gas bottles, perishable food, chemicals, or anything restricted under Australian transport regulations. Always check with your Tasker and your storage facility’s guidelines before the moving day.

What does a moving to storage service include?

Moving and storage services in Australia usually combine packing, loading, transport, and coordination to help you transition your belongings into a storage container unit with ease. 

Whether you’re looking for flexible storage solutions during a renovation, shifting items between storage facilities, or hiring someone to store your stuff for a short stint between homes, Airtasker connects you with storage removalists who can handle the heavy lifting and keep the whole process running smoothly. For other moving support, check out Airtasker’s main removals services.

Here’s what’s typically included when booking a moving to storage service on Airtasker:

Packing and preparation for storage

If you need help getting your items ready for storage, you can request packing and preparation support when posting your task. This may include wrapping fragile items, organising boxes by room, disassembling furniture, and labeling cartons so they’re easy to find later. 

If you prefer to prepare everything on your own, your storage removalist can jump straight to loading. But for many customers, having a helping hand with packing makes a world of difference, especially when moving houses.

Loading your items safely

Once everything’s boxed up, your storage removalist will handle the heavy lifting. They’ll load your household goods, appliances, furniture, and storage totes into their vehicle with care. Whether you’re moving from one storage unit to another or transporting items from home into a self-storage facility, your Tasker will ensure your belongings are safely placed and evenly secured, so you're stress-free from A to B.

Transport to your storage unit

After loading up, your storage removalist will transport your items to the storage facility of your choice. They’re familiar with common storage simple site layouts and access rules, which help keep everything running smoothly. They’ll coordinate with you regarding gate codes, unit numbers, and any time restrictions. For those with storage options which are close to home, some man with a van removalists offer small van or moving truck options to keep costs low.

Unloading and organising your storage unit

Once they arrive, your storage removalist can unload everything directly into your storage unit. They can also help you organise your items inside the space so you can easily access what you need later. If you’re setting aside seasonal items or storing business inventory, a bit of extra organisation goes a long way. 

Additional services

Depending on the Tasker you choose, you might also get help wrapping furniture, discarding old packing materials, or reorganizing an existing unit. You can also ask for help taking items to donation centres or transporting unwanted goods to a recycling facility. Just specify any add-ons you need when posting your task so your Tasker can plan accordingly.

Recent Moving to Storage tasks in Melbourne

Relocating contents of apartment and storage container from Melb>Bris.

$3,000

Fitzroy North, Victoria

9th Jun 2026

Pick up Fitzroy North and Alphington, MELBOURNE Drop off Paddington, BRISBANE. Fitzroy North: 2 seater modular couch and otterman, TV unit & TV, 2 x rugs, dining table and 5 chairs, various paintings, bed frame and queen mattress, trestle table, large mirror, kitchen appliances (no fridge), 5 x boxes of clothing, 5 x kitchen boxes, glass side table, 2 x bikes. Alphington: 3 x surf boards, 1 x golf clubs, various camping gear, 5 x large boxes, washing machine and dryer. Fitzroy north will be difficult with 4 flights of stairs (8 x 7 steps). Alphington will be moderate - lift available. Paddington will be easy with driver-way and approx 6 steps and multiple entrances.

Pick up storage unit

$25

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2026

Pick up IKEA Besta storage unit from Northcote to Burwood East. Dimension: 60 x 40 x 192cm. The item is already assembled. Your car/van needs to fit this unit.

1-bedroom apartment to a storage unit

$300

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Hi, I need a removalist for Monday, 8 June at 9:00am to move items from a 1-bedroom apartment to a storage unit. Pickup: 499 St Kilda Road / St Kilda Road area, Melbourne VIC 3004 Apartment is on the 6th floor with lift access. The building lift is already booked for the move. Building management requires a Certificate of Currency / Public Liability Insurance before the move. Drop-off: National Storage Prahran Approximately 3–4 km from the pickup address, around 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. Exact storage access details will be provided after the task is assigned. The items are ready for collection. Most of the IKEA furniture has already been dismantled and prepared for moving. Items include: 1 x 348L fridge 1 x mattress 1 x dismantled IKEA bed frame 1 x dismantled 3-seat sofa 1 x TV 1 x TV bench 1 x dismantled coffee table 1 x dismantled side table 1 x dismantled bedside table 1 x dismantled desk 1 x office chair 1 x footstool 1 x rug, approx. 1.5m x 2m Microwave Kettle Coffee machine Toaster Small iron Table lamp Mattress topper 1 box of books 2 boxes of kitchenware Other small household items The fridge and mattress are the main bulky items. The rest is mostly dismantled IKEA furniture and small household items. Please confirm: Availability on Monday, 8 June at 9:00am Estimated total cost or hourly rate Whether you provide 2 movers and a truck or large van Whether loading, transport to National Storage Prahran, and unloading into the storage unit are included Whether you can provide Certificate of Currency / Public Liability Insurance Whether trolley, blankets and straps are included Thanks, Talal Pickup location: Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No Pickup location: Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia Drop-off location: Prahran VIC, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No

Move items from apartment in Brunswick East to storage unit in Coburg

$300

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

1st Jun 2026

Select items from an apartment: A bed frame, a mattress, a sofa, a desk, two bed side tables, a table with chairs and a coffee table. Pickup location: Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia Drop-off location: Coburg North VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Moving storage unit

$200

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2026

FIXED-PRICE QUOTES ONLY I need assistance moving the contents of a storage unit from Kennards Storage Port Melbourne to National Storage Collingwood. Storage Unit Size: 1.5m x 3m (4.5m²) Contents: Mostly cardboard and plastic storage tubs/boxes Sporting equipment - One bicycle - No furniture - No bulky, awkward, or exceptionally heavy items Access: Easy loading access at both facilities Lift access available at both ends Quote Requirements: Please provide a fixed all-inclusive price for the entire job. No hourly rates. No estimates based on time. No hidden charges, additional fees, fuel surcharges, stair fees, or other unexpected costs unless clearly stated upfront. I am looking to compare fixed-price quotes only, so any hourly-rate quotations will not be considered. Thank you. Pickup location: Port Melbourne VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Collingwood VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Couldn’t have gone smoother. A quick move with his big van and help. Thank you. 🙏

Move bedframe and mattress to nearby storage unit.

$100

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

30th May 2026

I need to move a bedframe, mattress to north Melbourne storage unit. Just need 1 person with a van

Very helpful. Very friendly. Fast. Thank you

Melbourne cbd to purchase in store items 8am

$50

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

27th May 2026

Go to a store in the city and purchase in store only items, may need to go early before store officially opens at 8am. They will be at the service desk. Pokemon cards. Will reimburse for items and obviously pay for your time and effort

Move Furniture from Brunswick storage unit to Brunswick address

$200

Brunswick VIC, Australia

27th May 2026

2 x sofas, king size mattress, king size bed head, dryer, sideboard, round table, large mirror Pickup location: Brunswick VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brunswick VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Help move items between storage units in Port Melbourne

$250

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

25th May 2026

I need 1 strong and reliable person to help my husband move items from one storage unit to a smaller storage unit at National Storage in Port Melbourne. The job involves: * Moving boxes, tubs, and household items between storage containers * Some lifting required Location: National Storage, Port Melbourne Estimated time: Approximately 5 hours, but most likely less Requirements: * Must be physically fit and able to lift/move items Pickup location: Port Melbourne VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Port Melbourne VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Bryce is a delight to work with and I’ll happily hire him again.

Move furniture into storage container

$200

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

28th Apr 2026

I have hired 2 x taxi boxes and need my furniture loaded from my apartment into the taxi boxes. I live on the 3rd floor (3 flights of stairs). Furniture includes: - Queen bed base - Desk - Large mirror - 2 x chest of drawers - Washing machine - Dryer - Cupboard - Fridge - Microwave - Airfryer - 7 x boxes - Dining table - 5 chairs - Bookshelf - 3 seater couch - Coffee table - Tv - Tv unit

Great service, good communication

Move contents of small storage unit

$10

West Melbourne, Victoria

15th Apr 2026

Looking to move the contents of a 1.5m x 3m storage unit from West Melbourne to Manor Lakes tomorrow. Items include 3-seater sofa, fridge, household items and boxes. I am able to help lift/move items. Budget obviously not $10, please give a quote. Thanks! Pickup location: West Melbourne VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Manor Lakes VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Showed up on time and did a great job, thanks!

Removalist - Storage unit to Studio

$300

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

10th Apr 2026

**State avaliable time! Im looking for early availability tomorrow morning** South Melbourne Storage unit (lift) to Studio apartment on bourke Street. Previously move from high rise to storage unit took approx. 3hours Storage unit parking | On street parking Bourke street (which will require and early morning move to ensure parking availability directly outside building)Reliable, efficient and no drama. 1×modular sofa (2 sectional) 1x wood round table and 4 chairs Queen mattress Head board and base which is separated Occasional chair Couple medium sized shoe and rack stands 20 or so medium sized packing boxes Etc

Awesome - super quick and moves everything easily

Move contents of storage container into garage

$75

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

Move contents of storage container (Refrigerator, Dryer, Chest of Drawers) + ~12 boxes of floor tiles into garage (20m, level access)

Great work by Sandor

Move items from storage unit in prahran to storage unit in coburb

$200

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

13th Mar 2026

I need to move my items out of my storage unit in Prahran to my new storage unit Coburb. Items include: 2 sofas 1 small cupboard Some rolls of fabric

Fantastic, highly recommend

Move goods from one storage unit to another South Melbourne

$100

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

I have a bunch of slabs of drinks I need moved from one storage unit at National Storage South Melbourne to another unit in the same building. Will take you 1 hour max Pickup location: South Melbourne VIC, Australia Drop-off location: South Melbourne VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Jarred was efficient and got the job done in the scheduled time required!

Removals / Pack storage unit/truck

$150

Brunswick VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi there, I’m moving and putting things into storage. Looking for movers with own equipment and experience to load my storage unit at my apartment in Brunswick. There is ramp access to inside the building and then an elevator. Photos attached. Contents below; - One double couch - Two arm chairs - Two Queen Mattresses - one small fridge (pink attached) - breakfast table - some dismantled flat furniture - around 6 boxes/tubs - a couple of lamps I’m not 100% sure when the storage unit will arrive on Tuesday (maybe Wednesday depending) so if you could please let me know your avails that would be great. Thanks so much! Emma

They did an incredible job moving my apartment furniture into my storage box - would highly recommend !

Two men to help load furniture into a Taxibox storage container.

$200

Carlton VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2026

Two strong men to assist in loading up a Taxibox storage container with various bits of furniture. 1 hour of work required.

Did a great job, very polite, professional and quick to get the job done.

Furntiure removal and transport to storage unit

$300

Carlton VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Pool Table Piano 7x Office Chairs Whiteboard Music Speakers Miscellaneous items Pickup location: Carlton VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Richmond VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: At pickup

Very patient throughout the entire process, always taking the time to explain things clearly and thoughtfully. Communication was excellent from start to finish. responsive, transparent, and proactive at every step. Incredibly helpful and generous with his time, and support. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Move items from storage unit to a house

$250

Port Melbourne, Victoria

27th Jan 2026

Carbon Fibre rolls x22 (approx 1.3m high) Note: a Transporter van is not big enough to load all in one go! Pickup location: Port Melbourne VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Collingwood VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Job done on time thank you

Move furniture to storage unit

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Need to move furniture( couch, fridge, boxes, rug, chairs, tv unit, table) from CBD apartment to storage unit in reservoir for tonorrow between 9 am and 12 pm

Veey happy with the work