With 61 customer reviews covering 18 removalists, Downer has a substantial removalist review history to draw on when comparing providers, 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. Removalists in Downer who have earned Word of Mouth Service Awards include Canberra Removalist Group (2024) — the award recognises consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.
Best time to book
Our review data points to February as the busiest month for removalists in Downer, with March as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Local context
With household income in Downer at $2,267/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local removalists price at 19% above the ACT average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 247% since 2013 (from $480 to $1,667 median), averaging 20.6% per year.
Customer feedback
Downer's removalist ratings have slipped from 4.7/5 (2008) to 4.2/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Downer generates 4.1 new removalist reviews per year, running 5% above the ACT average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 61 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
