Ripponlea is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 40% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,020. 25 removalists service the area with 3,642 customer reviews.
About this suburb
With 48% of Ripponlea households in rentals, move volume is high — reflected in removalists here receiving 131% more reviews than the Victorian average. Probe experience with strata move-in/out permits, protecting shared corridors and lifts, and same-day condition photos.
What it costs
Most jobs range from $750 to $1,650. Nearby: Balaclava ($1,000), Elwood ($1,010), St Kilda East ($1,020).
What locals say
Over the 2007–2026 window, removalists in Ripponlea have moved from 4.4/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Ripponlea averages 182.1 new removalist reviews a year — 131% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Demand patterns
Demand for removalists in Ripponlea peaks around August and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
Based on 3,642 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
