How much does a removalist cost in Sunshine Coast?
How much does it cost to move on the Sunshine Coast? A local move out of a three-bedroom house costs $775–$1,950 in our table, typically $1,250, and a four-bedroom house $1,175–$2,900. Crews working by the hour charge $115–$215 for a two-person team with its truck, or $155–$240 with a third person. The four-bedroom row matters more here than in most places, because homes with four or more bedrooms are 39.4% of the local total, ahead of 34.8% nationally (ABS 2021 Census). Moving a three-bedroom home interstate runs $2,900–$7,750. All prices include GST.
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Detailed Pricing — Removalist Cost in Sunshine Coast 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 movers + truck (hourly) | $115/hr | $155 | $215 |
| 3 movers + truck (hourly) | $155/hr | $215 | $240 |
| 1-bedroom (local move) | $290total | $565 | $775 |
| 2-bedroom (local move) | $485total | $920 | $1,175 |
| 3-bedroom (local move) | $775total | $1,250 | $1,950 |
| 4-bedroom (local move) | $1,175total | $2,025 | $2,900 |
| 3-bedroom (interstate) | $2,900total | $4,850 | $7,750 |
| Packing service (3-bed house) | $290total | $535 | $775 |
| Piano moving | $195per piano | $390 | $680 |
| Pool table moving (slate, local, dismantle + re-level) | $290per table | $485 | $775 |
| Storage (per month, small unit about 3–6 m²) | $125/month | $175 | $340 |
| End of lease clean + local move (2–3 bed, booked together) | $775total | $1,350 | $2,125 |
| 1-bedroom / studio (interstate, about 900 km) | $1,075total | $1,700 | $2,425 |
| 2-bedroom (interstate, about 900 km) | $1,350total | $2,425 | $3,500 |
| 4-bedroom (interstate, about 900 km) | $3,875total | $5,350 | $8,250 |
| Packing materials kit (house move) | $97total | $270 | $485 |
| Stair carry, no lift (per flight) | $24per flight | $34 | $78 |
| Transit insurance (household move) | $97total | $240 | $580 |
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What Affects Removalist Costs in Sunshine Coast
How much house you are moving
Three- and four-bedroom homes together make up more than three-quarters of local dwellings, 37.7% and 39.4% (ABS 2021 Census). Hours climb with every room of furniture: a two-bedroom local move is $485–$1,175, while a four-bedroom one is $1,175–$2,900. On a larger house a third mover often finishes sooner, which can offset the higher hourly rate.
February rain, September calm
The airport weather station records its heaviest rain in February, 217.5 mm on average, and March is close behind at 187.7 mm; the driest month is September (BOM averages). Loading in a downpour means wrapping mattresses and soft furnishings and slower trips between house and truck, and when the crew is paid by the hour, every wet delay is on your bill.
Ending a lease
About one Sunshine Coast household in four rents, 26.8% (ABS 2021 Census). Queensland tenants must return the property in the state they found it, fair wear and tear excepted, and complete an exit condition report (Form 14a). Booking the move and the bond clean together costs $775–$2,125 for a two- to three-bedroom rental.
Stairs and townhouse complexes
Semi-detached homes make up 13.3% of local dwellings and flats 12.6% (ABS 2021 Census). In a building without a lift, every flight carried adds $24–$78, and that is charged at both ends of the move. Tell the removalist about narrow internal stairs, visitor-only parking and long walks from the truck to the door before they quote.
Interstate moves by distance
Long-distance removalists price the whole job in advance on the volume loaded and the kilometres driven. Over roughly 900 km, the table puts a studio or one-bedroom move at $1,075–$2,425, two bedrooms at $1,350–$3,500 and four bedrooms at $3,875–$8,250. Ask whether the truck is shared with other loads, which can stretch delivery dates.
Packing, cover and storage
Having the crew pack a whole three-bedroom house costs $290–$775; doing it yourself with a boxes-and-tape kit costs $97–$485. Basic liability is not the same as transit insurance, which adds $97–$580. When settlement dates do not line up, a 3–6 m² storage unit runs $125–$340 monthly.
Pianos and pool tables
Heavy specialist items are quoted separately from the hourly rate. Moving a piano costs $195–$680, and taking apart a slate pool table, moving it and levelling it again at the new house costs $290–$775. Mention them when you book, because they decide how many people and what equipment the crew brings.
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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 →