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"December 2018 . Excellent the boys packed everything they could into the truck neatly and wasted no time at all. All..."
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Word of Mouth removalists in City receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 62 reviews.
"The team assisted me from start until end. Offered free boxes, too. Service was impressive at a reasonable price. The..."
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"I asked Milton to pick up a queen sized ensemble bed for me. He got this up the stairs, then dismantled the existing..."
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"My partner and I were moving to Canberra from London and needed to find a flat for 6 months. Being unfamiliar with..."
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"Micks removals professional efficient and reasonable storage to my unit. Very professional and..."
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"Jack, Paul and his team moved us from Canberra to Murrumbateman just over a week ago, we could not have been more..."
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"When moving our furniture from Canberra to Melbourne. Corey and the crew in Canberra were on time, very professional,..."
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"East to deal with, staff came and did the job... head down and worked hard the entire time. Just good good good."
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"I've moved houses a few times, and with these guys the move was painless and there was nothing to stress about. they..."
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"Great services and very friendly people. Highly recommend "
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"Absolutely fantastic with short notice, helped us out, arrived on time and super efficient thank you Tim and the team..."
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"Geoff moved me. the work was handled with great care and within a good timeframe. minimum 2 hours cost and thats..."
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Removalists near City
Data-driven insights based on 62 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Comparing removalists in City starts with 62 customer reviews across the 17 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars — below the ACT average of 4.43, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, January is the busiest month for removalists in City and March the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Local factors
Household incomes in City ($2,232/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does removalist pricing — 19% above the ACT average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.
Cost guide
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 1011% since 2008 (from $150 to $1,667 median), averaging 59.5% per year.
Ratings & trust
City's removalist ratings have slipped from 4.7/5 (2008) to 4.3/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Review flow in City runs above typical: 4.1 new removalist reviews a year (5% above the ACT average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 62 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — City area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
City area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well City is served for removalists, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Removalists in City — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for removalists in City?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in City tends to peak in January and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right removalist in City?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — City has 62 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Canberra Removalist Group (2024) and Capital Removal (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do City removalists compare to the state average?
Removalists in City have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 62 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.
Does the City housing mix influence local removalists?
Household incomes in City ($2,232/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does removalist pricing — 19% above the ACT average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows City has apartments make up 100% of housing, a median age of 27, a median household income of $2,232/week.