McKellar's removalist directory covers 25 providers servicing the area, with 72 customer reviews across them, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars — below the ACT average of 4.43, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years.
Demand patterns
Demand for removalists in McKellar peaks around January and drops to its quietest in March based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
About this suburb
Incomes in McKellar run above the national median ($2,687/week vs $1,748/week), and removalists pricing follows — sitting 19% above the ACT average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range.
What it costs
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.
What locals say
Over the 2008–2025 window, removalist ratings in McKellar have dropped from 4.7/5 to 3.9/5 — a signal to weight recent reviews more heavily than older ones. Review activity here is higher than typical: McKellar averages 4.8 new removalist reviews a year — 23% above the ACT average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Based on 72 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
