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Melbourne to Perth removalists: compare up to 3 quotes

Tell us about your move once. Up to 3 removalists that run Melbourne to Perth contact you with a quote. It's free and there's no obligation.

~3,350 kmvia Adelaide and the Nullarbor, nearly 40 hours' driving
~3 weeksaverage pickup to delivery, backloading
$226–283per m³, backloading

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A family move, mostly one way

On one booking platform, Melbourne to Perth moves outnumber the reverse almost two to one, and most of the families on this route are heading west.

1.8 : 1Melbourne to Perth moves for every Perth to Melbourne move
72%of family moves on this route head to Perth
20 daysaverage pickup-to-delivery time, mostly by rail
~14 dayshow far ahead people typically book

What a Melbourne to Perth move costs (2026)

Backloading estimates: typical volume multiplied by published rates for this route, about $226 to $283 per m³. At these rates every cubic metre counts, so selling cheap bulky items before you get quotes often pays off. A dedicated truck costs more again.

  • A few itemsup to ~7 m³up to ~$2,000
  • Studio or 1 bedroom~10 m³$2,250 – $2,850
  • 2 bedrooms~15 m³$3,400 – $4,250
  • 3 bedrooms~30 m³$6,800 – $8,500
  • 4 bedrooms~40 m³$9,050 – $11,300

For comparison, Muval's booking data for this route shows a typical move of about $2,362 for 12.1 m³. Try your own numbers in the cost calculator.

Kids starting school? WA's cut-off is two months later

Victoria starts Foundation for children who turn 5 by 30 April. Western Australia starts Pre-primary, the first compulsory year, for children who turn 5 by 30 June. So a May or June birthday lands in a different year level.

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  • Starts school the year they turn 5
  • Starts the year after
  • Born in May or June: the states differ
  • Born in May or June? WA's system puts your child a year ahead of their Victorian classmates. Ask the new school which year level suits them.
  • WA also offers Kindergarten the year before, for children who turn 4 by 30 June. It's optional; Pre-primary is where school becomes compulsory.
  • The WA Department of Education's school age calculator shows the right year for your child's birth date.

West through Adelaide and across the Nullarbor

Most loads travel by rail for the long leg. If you drive the car over, the usual route goes through Adelaide, with WA's quarantine checkpoint at the border.

  1. MelbournePickup
  2. HorshamWestern Highway
  3. AdelaideAbout 730 km in
  4. Port AugustaTop of Spencer Gulf
  5. EuclaWA border check
  6. NorsemanGoldfields
  7. Perth~3,350 km

Quarantine WA checks freight from other states: leave fresh fruit and veg, honey and plants in soil behind, don't pack in used fruit boxes, and clean soil off garden tools, outdoor furniture, shoes and the car. The full list is in our Sydney to Perth guide; the rules are the same from Victoria.

Once you're in Perth

Western Australia does a few things differently. The Victorian steps come after.

Licence: 3 months

Apply for a WA driver's licence within 3 months of becoming a WA resident. A current Victorian licence transfers without tests.

Car: inspection first

Interstate cars generally need a WA inspection before they can be licensed. Then ask VicRoads for a refund of unused Victorian rego.

Electricity: Synergy

Most Perth homes can only buy power from Synergy at government-set prices. Gas and internet you can shop around.

2 to 3 hours behind

WA has no daylight saving: Perth is 2 hours behind Melbourne in winter and 3 hours behind from October to April.

Renting in Melbourne? Claim your bond through the RTBA after the final inspection.

How it works

You deal with the removalists directly. We don't add anything to their price.

  1. Step 1

    Tell us about your move

    Suburbs, home size and your date. One form.

  2. Step 2

    We match your route

    Up to 3 removalists that run Melbourne to Perth get your request.

  3. Step 3

    Compare and book

    They contact you directly with a quote. Pick the one that fits.

Common questions

How long does a Melbourne to Perth move take?

With backloading, about three weeks from pickup to delivery is typical; one booking platform's data averages 20 days. A dedicated truck is faster and comes with fixed dates, at a higher price.

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Perth?

With backloading, roughly $3,400 to $4,250 for a 2-bedroom home and $6,800 to $8,500 for 3 bedrooms, based on published rates of about $226 to $283 per m³. A dedicated truck costs more.

Is it cheaper to move from Melbourne or Sydney to Perth?

Melbourne is a little cheaper per cubic metre: published rates are about $226 to $283 from Melbourne and $248 to $310 from Sydney. Compare with our Sydney to Perth guide.

Should I drive to Perth or fly?

The drive is nearly 40 hours at the wheel through Adelaide and across the Nullarbor, so allow four or five days. Many people fly and send the car with a car carrier; either way it must be clean of soil for WA's quarantine check.

Does it cost anything?

No. Requesting quotes is free and you're under no obligation to book. Removalists may pay us for receiving requests; it doesn't change the price they quote you.

Sources and method. Rates, transit and demand: Muval's Melbourne to Perth data ($226.40 to $283 per m³, typical move $2,362 for 12.1 m³, average 20 days, rail, 1.8 moves to Perth for every one back, 72% of family moves heading to Perth, typically booked 14 days ahead). Typical home volumes from removalists' guides by Ready Movers and Upmove. School starting age: Victorian Government (Enrolling in Foundation) and WA Department of Education (school age calculator and school enrolment pages). Quarantine: WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Licence: WA Department of Transport; vehicle inspection: Department of Transport bulletin on licensing interstate vehicles. Electricity: Economic Regulation Authority and Energy Policy WA. Road distance about 3,330 to 3,360 km from the Melbourne CBD to Perth. Checked October 2026.