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Word of Mouth removalists in Canterbury receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 3647 reviews.
Jake Removals & Storage
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"Easy to deal with and very professional. Would use again."
Red Carpet Removals
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"These guys are absolutely terrific. Nothing too much trouble. Very professional, extremely friendly."
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"From the initial contact with Jenny who was extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with. It was booked for 9:00 AM..."
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"Daniel in the office was incredibly helpful and made sorting out the logistics of our move due to renovation a..."
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"I was really impressed with the care taken when moving all my house items and the removalists really tried to help..."
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"Excellent Service: The team at Transcorp did my move and can’t thank them enough, everything went well, they are so..."
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"Professional, quick and hard working. "
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"Thank you. Guru & Anthony were extremely friendly, helpful and clear in communication. They did a great job, made the..."
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"The guys came in at a very good price. They charged what they quoted with no hidden extras. On time, careful with the..."
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"Highly recommend Tony and the team at Packmen Movers. Great reliable and friendly service from start to finish. They..."
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"Nothing was too much trouble; these guys worked exceptionally hard and made the move much easier for us. Thanks!"
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"For the removal appraisal I moved with your company on June 6. I was so pleased with the service that I needed..."
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"Just moved house with Okay Movers. Very happy with their service, lovely guys. Would thoroughly recommend this..."
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"Prompt and easy move. Very friendly staff and nothing damaged. Excellent service and communication throughout the..."
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"From friendly telephone contact, value pricing and great service on the day of our removal, I highly recommend this..."
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"We were happy with this company. Move was handled well- Pretty quickly and was affordable The men on the day were..."
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"Don, Mark and the boys were absolutely brilliant. I was really nervous about moving as I am a single mum and there..."
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"Two guys did great job. Price is valuable "
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"its amazing company with two sweet guys who help me to move my house. its Awesome and idefinitely worthed."
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"I would highly recommend fairless as they went above and beyond, we have a very steap drive way so the truck couldn't..."
"A++++++++++++ Very careful and efficient. Affordable Highly recommended. Big trucks small trucks they got it..."
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Market Intelligence
Removalists in Canterbury
Data-driven insights based on 3,645 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses
Canterbury is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 40% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,020. 25 removalists service the area with 3,645 customer reviews.
Typical costs
Most jobs range from $750 to $1,650. Nearby: Camberwell ($1,020), Deepdene ($1,000), Balwyn ($1,000).
Reviews & trust
Customer responses collected since 2026 show strong satisfaction: 100% would choose their removalist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Local removalist ratings have climbed from 4.2/5 (2007) to 4.9/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 19-year window. With 182.3 new reviews per year — 130% above the Victorian average — Canterbury has more recent removalist feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,877/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), removalists in Canterbury charge 40% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows removalist demand in Canterbury tends to peak around August and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Based on 3,645 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Canterbury area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2007 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 18 | 4.1 | $100 |
| 2011 | 24 | 4.3 | $121 |
| 2012 | 55 | 5.0 | $100 |
| 2013 | 138 | 4.8 | $107 |
| 2014 | 288 | 4.9 | $119 |
| 2015 | 404 | 4.9 | $149 |
| 2016 | 355 | 4.9 | $400 |
| 2017 | 507 | 5.0 | $485 |
| 2018 | 548 | 4.9 | $568 |
| 2019 | 424 | 4.9 | $658 |
| 2020 | 181 | 4.9 | $650 |
| 2021 | 163 | 4.9 | $565 |
| 2022 | 133 | 4.9 | $930 |
| 2023 | 186 | 4.9 | $860 |
| 2024 | 161 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2025 | 40 | 4.7 | $600 |
| 2026 | 16 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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.
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Removalists in Canterbury — FAQs
How much does a removalist cost in Canterbury?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Canterbury typically charge between $750 and $1,650. This is 40% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Can I trust a removalist found on Word of Mouth in Canterbury?
According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their removalist in Canterbury again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
What time of year does removalist demand peak in Canterbury?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Canterbury tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a removalist in Canterbury is worth hiring?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Canterbury has 3,645 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Melbourne CBD Removals (2026), Red Carpet Removals (2025) and Fragile Removals & Storage (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 13 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Canterbury average is 100%.
What is the average removalist rating in Canterbury?
Removalists in Canterbury have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,645 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.