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Best Port Melbourne removalists near you
Word of Mouth removalists in Port Melbourne receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 5222 reviews.
Jake Removals & Storage
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"I was happy with the service. The movers were friendly, polite and professional. They carried out the work in a..."
Red Carpet Removals
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"We had an amazing moving experience thanks to Sam. They wrapped and protected every single item with great care, and..."
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"Kevin is reliable, thoughtful, and easy to communicate with. On our moving day, Rob & Bobby worked very hard and help..."
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"I used the ATRM team for my recent house move and was very happy . From my initial enquiry to working out what size..."
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"Vlad and Michael excellent to deal with in advance of the move, helpful and iinformative. Removalist arrived on the..."
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"Milan and Novak picked up a new lounge at short notice from Yass and delivered to Cherrybrook the same day. Great..."
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"On time, on budget. Not one thing damaged."
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"Moush’s team was awesome. Made my love from Melbourne to Sydney super easy. Great people and hard working. Always..."
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"We have moved house 14 times in 19 years and Tony and his Pack Men have been by far the best moving experience we..."
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"Just wanted to say Gui and Fab who moved us last Wednesday were absolutely fantastic! Very polite, professional and..."
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"Allens are amazing in every way! They have moved us twice and each time were incredibly professional. We also left..."
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"I've recently had 2 removal jobs as well as storage. On both occasions have found the guys polite, easy to deal with..."
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"Eduardo and Pedro were fantastic- efficient, careful with our belongings and the house and very friendly and..."
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"Got served by Vicmovers today. The boys did an excellent job. I highly recommend this business to any looking for..."
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"Rounak and Surya did an excellent job and affordable"
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"The removalists were respectful of our things and were obviously very experienced! Absolutely outstanding work and..."
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"We used Apex for transporting a couple of cabinets from Hervey Bay to Melbourne. There is one piece that needs at..."
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"I've used the Ecomove boxes before (twice) and they are great, this time I decided to use the Men that move..."
OYO Movers
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"One of the best movers in the city ….."
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"Thank-you Sam so much for the professional service that you provided you were the only mover that called us back! You..."
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"The office and the boys that picked up and delivered our things were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend Old..."
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"I must say this is a absolutely fantastic company Melbourne super cheap removals,i would love to give them 10 stars..."
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"Moved from Lakes Entrance to Melbourne. The 2 guys from Move It Mate loaded themselves and sent me photos when..."
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"Buzz me removal company is very good, I am very satisfied with all their stuff who are so kind and generous. Good job..."
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Insights for removalists servicing Port Melbourne
In total, 858 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 3 in Port Melbourne. The average quote response time is 7.2 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $919 for a fixed-price job, and $215.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Market Intelligence
Port Melbourne removalist reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 5,219 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 19 trust signal responses
Port Melbourne has an unusually strong field of removalists — 22 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (88% award rate), with 5,219 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars.
Area profile in brief
Port Melbourne has a strong rental base (43%), which keeps removalists busy — local review volume runs 246% above the Victorian average. Ask how they handle tight booking windows, end-of-lease clean coordination, and same-day condition reporting.
Reviews & ratings
From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their removalist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. At 274.7 removalist reviews a year — 246% above the Victorian average — Port Melbourne collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Going rates
The typical removalist job in Port Melbourne runs $1,100 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $769 and $1,663 based on review data. Nearby: West Melbourne ($1,100), Docklands ($1,100), South Wharf ($1,100). Prices have risen 736% since 2008 (from $120 to $1,003 median), averaging 40.9% per year. Quotes above $1,663 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Port Melbourne suggest removalist demand runs hottest in August and coolest in December — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Based on 5,219 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Port Melbourne area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | $120 |
| 2009 | 6 | 5.0 | $129 |
| 2010 | 25 | 4.6 | $140 |
| 2011 | 90 | 4.7 | $140 |
| 2012 | 126 | 4.9 | $155 |
| 2013 | 208 | 4.8 | $149 |
| 2014 | 437 | 4.9 | $119 |
| 2015 | 605 | 4.9 | $149 |
| 2016 | 631 | 4.9 | $427 |
| 2017 | 745 | 4.9 | $600 |
| 2018 | 762 | 4.8 | $578 |
| 2019 | 527 | 4.8 | $640 |
| 2020 | 322 | 4.7 | $450 |
| 2021 | 197 | 4.7 | $560 |
| 2022 | 155 | 4.8 | $1,100 |
| 2023 | 163 | 4.9 | $775 |
| 2024 | 151 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2025 | 41 | 4.7 | $600 |
| 2026 | 26 | 5.0 | $1,003 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne 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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Recent removalist reviews in Port Melbourne
Referred by a friend, we were very happy with Allen’s Removals. Dillon and Mo are great. They were on time, courteous, professional and very careful with our belongings and home. Highly recommend.
I recently did an emergency ( short notice) move during the virus with Allen Moving & Storage. I highly recommend the service. From my first phone call with Ben and backed up with good communi...
Moving is generally stressful, but ANOTHER BLOODY MOVER gave us a stress-free experience. The guys were friendly, polite and helpful, as well as being efficient, fast and careful. Sam's customer ...
Hi Sam, thanks you for your friendly and professional service, your sense of humour helped lighten the load during that stressful time... you're great. Also thanks to the 2 young men who did the mo...
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Removalists in Port Melbourne — FAQs
What should I expect to pay for a removalist in Port Melbourne?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Port Melbourne typically charge between $769 and $1,663.
What do customers actually say about local removalists?
According to 19 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their removalist in Port Melbourne again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
When should I book a removalist for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Port Melbourne tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good removalist in Port Melbourne?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Port Melbourne has 5,219 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Melbourne CBD Removals (2026), Red Carpet Removals (2025) and OYO Movers (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 19 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 Port Melbourne average is 100%.
How well-rated are removalists in Port Melbourne?
Removalists in Port Melbourne have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5,219 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.