Doreen removalists average 4.5 stars — 0.4 stars below the Victorian average of 4.88, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 799 customer reviews across 25 removalists servicing the area.
Area profile in brief
Interesting pattern in Doreen: income runs above the national median ($2,151/week vs $1,748/week) but local removalists price 58% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.
Going rates
The typical removalist job in Doreen runs $600 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $398 and $925 based on review data — 58% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Yarrambat ($855), Nutfield ($600), Yan Yean ($600). Prices have risen 68% since 2011 (from $250 to $420 median), averaging 4.9% per year. Quotes above $925 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Doreen suggest removalist demand runs hottest in July and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Local removalist ratings have trended down from 4.3/5 (2009) to 3.9/5 (2026) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. Review flow for removalists in Doreen is lighter than typical — 44.4 new reviews a year, 44% below the Victorian average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Based on 799 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
