How much does a removalist cost in Perth?
The question Perth movers get most is the hourly rate. In our table a pair of movers with a truck is $125–$230, and adding a third takes it to $170–$260. Perth homes run large, so the four-bedroom figure is the one many locals need: a local four-bedroom move comes to $1,250–$3,150, typically $2,200, with $840–$2,100 for three bedrooms. Packing is the next thing people ask about, and professional packing for a three-bedroom home runs $315–$840. Summer heat and a wet winter both change how smoothly the day goes.
Comparing cities, or after the Australia-wide picture? See the national guide: Removalist cost in Australia.
Detailed Pricing — Removalist Cost in Perth 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck (hourly) | $125/hr | $170 | $230 |
| 3 movers + truck (hourly) | $170/hr | $230 | $260 |
| 1-bedroom (local move) | $315total | $610 | $840 |
| 2-bedroom (local move) | $525total | $1,000 | $1,250 |
| 3-bedroom (local move) | $840total | $1,375 | $2,100 |
| 4-bedroom (local move) | $1,250total | $2,200 | $3,150 |
| 3-bedroom (interstate) | $3,150total | $5,250 | $8,400 |
| Packing service (3-bed house) | $315total | $580 | $840 |
| Piano moving | $210per piano | $420 | $735 |
| Pool table moving (slate, local, dismantle + re-level) | $315per table | $525 | $840 |
| Storage (per month, small unit about 3–6 m²) | $135/month | $190 | $370 |
| End of lease clean + local move (2–3 bed, booked together) | $840total | $1,475 | $2,300 |
| 1-bedroom / studio (interstate, about 900 km) | $1,150total | $1,850 | $2,625 |
| 2-bedroom (interstate, about 900 km) | $1,475total | $2,625 | $3,775 |
| 4-bedroom (interstate, about 900 km) | $4,200total | $5,800 | $8,900 |
| Packing materials kit (house move) | $105total | $295 | $525 |
| Stair carry, no lift (per flight) | $26per flight | $37 | $84 |
| Transit insurance (household move) | $105total | $260 | $630 |
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Moving interstate from Perth
An interstate move from Perth, to Sydney or Hobart
Our Perth table prices an interstate move for a three-bedroom home at $3,150–$8,400, against $840–$2,100 for the same home moved within Perth. It has one interstate line and does not price by destination, so we don't publish a separate figure for Sydney or Hobart. Packing a three-bedroom house is $315–$840 on top.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
What Affects Removalist Costs in Perth
Four bedrooms and up
Close to half of Greater Perth dwellings have four or more bedrooms (45.7%, against 34.8% nationally; an average of 3.3 bedrooms per home, ABS 2021 Census). A bigger house fills a bigger truck and often suits the three-person crew at $170–$260, which charges a higher hourly rate than two movers yet gets the truck loaded faster. Ask each firm for its estimated hours as well as its rate.
City of Perth parking bays
The City of Perth only takes removalist bay reservations for Saturdays and Sundays. A Saturday costs $77 a bay for the day or $38.50 for half of it, Sunday is a flat $38.50, and requests need two clear working days' notice. Moving there on a weekday means applying for an Obstruction Permit. Most Perth suburbs belong to other councils, so ask yours if the truck can't use the driveway.
Summer heat and winter rain
January and February average above 31 °C at Perth Metro, and July is the wettest month at 147.0 mm, with June and August close behind (BOM averages). A summer move is dry but heavy going by mid-afternoon, so an early start keeps the hours down. In winter, ask how the crew covers mattresses and upholstery between the front door and the truck.
Leaving a WA rental
Just over a quarter of Greater Perth households rent (26.6%, ABS 2021 Census). In WA the tenant returns the property in a reasonable state of cleanliness, judged against the condition it was received in, not counting fair wear and tear. Having the clean done alongside the move is $840–$2,300, and anyone named on the bond can start its release.
Moving out of WA
Every other capital is a long road trip from Perth, so leaving the state means a fixed quote built on cubic metres and distance, not an hourly rate. A three-bedroom interstate move is $3,150–$8,400 in our table. The about-900 km rows, from $1,150–$2,625 for a studio to $4,200–$8,900 for four bedrooms, assume a shorter haul than any drive from Perth to another capital.
Packers, boxes and insurance
Locals often ask what professional packers charge: for a three-bedroom house it is $315–$840, while the cartons and wrapping for a self-pack cost $105–$525. Cover for your goods in transit adds $105–$630. Shifting a piano costs $210–$735; for a slate pool table it is $315–$840, each quoted apart from the main load.
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Perth removalists hourly rate (2026): two or three movers and a truck
Removalists in Perth charge $125–$230 an hour for two movers and a truck (typically $170) and $170–$260 an hour for three movers (typically $230), usually with a minimum of a few hours and travel time on the clock. The figures are the Perth table on this page, GST inclusive.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck (hourly) | $125 | $170 | $230 |
| 3 movers + truck (hourly) | $170 | $230 | $260 |
What moves the quote:
- Crew size: three movers cost more per hour but finish a three-bedroom house markedly faster, so the bigger crew is often the cheaper job.
- Access: stairs, lifts, long carries and nowhere to park the truck all add hours; Perth apartment moves need the lift booked.
- Distance: the drive between addresses is charged; a move across the metro in peak hour costs more than one across the suburb.
- Day and date: weekends, end of month and school holidays are dearer and book out first.
For Perth removalist quotes that compare, give the bedrooms, both addresses with their access, whether you are packing, and ask for the hourly rate, the minimum hours, the travel charge and the crew size on the quote.
Frequently Asked Questions — Removalist Cost in Perth
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →