Olinda has an unusually strong field of removalists — six of the 18 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (33% award rate), with 654 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, removalists servicing Olinda typically charge a median of $800, with most jobs ranging from $570 to $1,200 — 20% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Sassafras ($800), Mount Dandenong ($800), Kalorama ($450). Prices have risen 456% since 2010 (from $144 to $800 median), averaging 30.4% per year. Quotes above $1,200 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows removalist demand in Olinda tends to peak around April and ease off in September — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,995/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), removalists in Olinda charge 20% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Local removalist ratings have climbed from 4.1/5 (2007) to 4.9/5 (2025) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. Olinda averages 34.4 new removalist reviews per year, 56% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 654 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
