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"Thank to the guys who moved us. Super fast and really experienced. Will use again next year for sure "
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Word of Mouth removalists in Paddington receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 206 reviews.
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"Perfect service! Most recommend! They called me confirming our appointment before I remembered to do so. The friendly..."
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"Ivan and his team were fantastic. They took perfect care of our furniture and belongings, packing everything with..."
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"The Guy's did a fantastic job very friendly hard workers and it was a very hot day would recommend to any body good work"
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"the team delivered our pod, then happily came out to relocate it for us and then collected it to put into their..."
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"Just completed a move to a larger 3-bedroom home in Brisbane with DNS Removals and the service was exceptional. The..."
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"Lee has a small/medium sized van that is brillian for small moves or pickup/delivery of items of furniture. I've..."
"We recently had our furniture and other items moved from South Brisbane to Camp Hill. The team from Holman's..."
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"We have used removalists before and have been let down so hiring another removalist was a nerve racking decision to..."
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"In 30+ degrees heat, these guys worked hard. They turned up on time, made an accurate assessment of how best to move..."
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"The movers helped us move out of our two bedroom two bathroom apartment and into the same sized apartment. They were..."
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"Dyno Removalists was very professional in the way they conducted their work and I found their staff friendly and..."
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"I have moved home myself a couple of times in the long-ago but I thought I would leave it to the specialists this..."
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"I found the team at Bayside to be professional, friendly & able to perform all tasks required. If you are moving..."
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"Could not be happier with their professionalism and punctuality. another dodge company canceled with me within 1h ..."
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"10/10. These guys really know what they are doing and are very helpful and friendly. They make moving as painless as..."
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"On time, friendly and professional. Excellent value for money and would have no hesitation in recommending or using..."
"John Luke moved me in late 2010, he was professional and extremely efficient. I would recommend John Luke Transport..."
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"My partner an i Used them over the weekend ,They did a fantastic job the guys where quick and delicate with our items..."
"Just a quick note to say that we were very impressed by the boys on Wednesday, the move went smoothly and was..."
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"Operating since 2008, the team at Flex Removals have been committed to providing great customer service at a great..."
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"The Team at strong movers were unbelievable they were strong and efficient and did not stop for any breaks. Highly..."
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Insights for removalists servicing Paddington
In total, 858 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for removalists is 21.2 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $919 for a fixed-price job, and $215.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Market Intelligence
Removalists in Paddington
Data-driven insights based on 206 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 5 trust signal responses
Paddington removalists average 4.4 stars — 0.2 stars below the Queensland average of 4.58, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 206 customer reviews across 25 removalists servicing the area.
About the area
Around 43% of Paddington households rent, which drives frequent end-of-lease and short-lease moves — local removalists receive 90% more reviews than the Queensland average, so ask about experience with tight building access windows, elevator bookings, and same-day condition reports.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows removalist demand in Paddington tends to peak around March and ease off in February — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, removalists servicing Paddington typically charge a median of $615, with most jobs ranging from $410 to $900 — 7% below the Queensland average. Nearby: Red Hill ($615), Milton ($455), Auchenflower ($600). Prices have risen 497% since 2013 (from $103 to $615 median), averaging 41.4% per year. Quotes above $900 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
Reviews & trust
With 11.4 new reviews per year — 90% above the Queensland average — Paddington has more recent removalist feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 206 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Paddington area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2009 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 1.7 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 14 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 5 | 5.0 | $103 |
| 2014 | 6 | 4.2 | $100 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 6 | 4.3 | $951 |
| 2017 | 21 | 4.8 | $780 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5.0 | $2,300 |
| 2019 | 22 | 5.0 | $365 |
| 2020 | 12 | 3.9 | $571 |
| 2021 | 25 | 4.2 | $375 |
| 2022 | 32 | 3.5 | $410 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4.6 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 17 | 4.5 | $900 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4.7 | $615 |
| 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Paddington 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 — 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 Paddington 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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What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
Reviews going back to 2007
Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.
Recent removalist reviews in Paddington
Wow! I’m astounded by these two awful reviews here. As a; home stager, turnkey furnishing provider and interior designer, I use The Van That Can whenever possible. Their flexibility, problem solvin...
Approximate cost: $1200
Lee has a small/medium sized van that is brillian for small moves or pickup/delivery of items of furniture. I've used him several times now and his service has always been efficient and great valu...
Approximate cost: $50
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Removalists in Paddington — FAQs
How much does a removalist cost in Paddington?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Paddington typically charge between $410 and $900. This is 7% more affordable than the Queensland average.
What time of year does removalist demand peak in Paddington?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Paddington tends to peak in March and is quietest in February. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a removalist in Paddington is worth hiring?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Paddington has 206 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. A1 Two Eyes Removals (2025), DNS Removals (2024) and EZ Move (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average removalist rating in Paddington?
Removalists in Paddington have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 206 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Queensland average of 4.58 stars.
What makes Paddington different when it comes to removalist work?
Around 43% of Paddington households rent, which drives frequent end-of-lease and short-lease moves — local removalists receive 90% more reviews than the Queensland average, so ask about experience with tight building access windows, elevator bookings, and same-day condition reports. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Paddington has 66% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 34, a median household income of $2,775/week.