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Word of Mouth removalists in Cockatoo receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 236 reviews.
"Excellent service, friendly helpful staff"
"Great movers. TImely, efficient and moved our entire house in a few hours! No damage to any of our valuables and put..."
"Such an amazing experience it was. From start till end Dawson team was very helpful. Everything was organised within..."
"Two very pleasant and energetic young men came and moved our 2 bedroom flat from Ripponlea to Balaclava. They..."
"Pykes Furniture Removals family owned business thirty years experience fully insured professional staff great hourly..."
"Professional, punctual, great communication and very careful with our things. Dean takes great pride in providing a..."
"Thankyou to the All Day Movers Melbourne team for a fantastic job done today in extreme heat conditions. I would..."
"Moving home"
"Jay offers a competitive rate, does a great job and clearly values customer satisfaction. A pleasant surprise given..."
" I recently used Moving Victoria for our relocation across Melbourne, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the..."
"Business computer broke down at the weekend. Called Sunday at midday, technician arrived promptly by 2pm, replaced a..."
"These guys moved me two months ago, I am glad they have joined word of mouth as I have been wanting to leave them a..."
"I recently moved house and have used them more than once in the past. They manage to take the stress out of the..."
"They were very efficient, nothing was too hard for them and they were great guys. They unpacked all the large items..."
"Was hesitant about using a small company as I have had a prior bad experience, however Brett was recommended by a..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 236 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2025, ABS Census data
Cockatoo is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 43% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $450. 25 removalists service the area with 236 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $300 to $650. Nearby: Avonsleigh ($450), Macclesfield ($450), Dewhurst ($850).
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows removalist demand in Cockatoo tends to peak around April and ease off in February — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,991/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), removalists in Cockatoo charge 43% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Local removalist ratings have climbed from 4.5/5 (2007) to 4.9/5 (2025) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. Cockatoo averages 13.9 new removalist reviews per year, 82% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 236 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 5.0 | $500 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 4.5 | $120 |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.0 | $128 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 5 | 5.0 | $140 |
| 2015 | 3 | 5.0 | $120 |
| 2016 | 7 | 4.3 | $540 |
| 2017 | 23 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 2 | 5.0 | $230 |
| 2020 | 143 | 5.0 | $215 |
| 2021 | 20 | 5.0 | $300 |
| 2022 | 15 | 4.7 | $325 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 3 | 5.0 | $570 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 Cockatoo 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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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Cockatoo typically charge between $300 and $650. This is 43% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Cockatoo tends to peak in April and is quietest in February. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Cockatoo has 236 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Thunder Move (2022), Pinder Tower Movers (2017) and Dawson Moving & Storage (Australia) Pty Ltd (2017) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Removalists in Cockatoo have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 236 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,991/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), removalists in Cockatoo charge 43% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Cockatoo has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $1,991/week.
