Highett has an unusually strong field of removalists — 16 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (64% award rate), with 3,582 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, removalists servicing Highett typically charge a median of $1,173, with most jobs ranging from $853 to $2,000 — 8% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Hampton East ($1,200), Moorabbin ($1,175), Cheltenham ($1,095). Prices have risen 825% since 2008 (from $100 to $925 median), averaging 48.5% per year. Quotes above $2,000 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,119/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), removalists in Highett charge 8% 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 Highett tends to peak around July and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Reviews & trust
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 179.1 new reviews per year — 128% above the Victorian average — Highett has more recent removalist feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 3,582 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
