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Smaver home > Moving house > Moving in Victoria
While the thought of moving house terrifies many people, it should be an exciting time – and with the right help, it can be. Smaver is here to help you through the minefield so you can minimise the stress, hassle and cost and focus on the good stuff.
The Greater Melbourne area is huge – and as any Melburnite will tell you, constantly expanding. There’s a huge difference in price and options if you’re moving from St Kilda to Brighton, compared to moving from Cranbourne to Caroline Springs.
And while Victoria is a small state relatively-speaking, it’s still a diverse land mass with far-flung areas and varied terrain.
With working from home becoming a permanent fixture over the last few years, there has been an exodus from Greater Melbourne towards regional areas, which offer price and lifestyle advantages.
How much does it cost to move house in Greater Melbourne?
As a rough guide, here are estimated costs for a 3-bedroom local move in Greater Melbourne:
- Hiring a moving van or truck for one day costs between $150 and $220
- Hiring two people with their own truck on Airtasker will cost a minimum of around $440
- Professional removalists will cost around $600-$800, depending on a wide range of factors.
Who to notify of your change of address in Victoria?
When you move house, It’s important to keep government departments and businesses (such as insurers) informed.
Our guide ‘Avoid unnecessary fines or costs – change your address with these key organisations’ has a list of other important organisations you should update with your new address.
For a full list of items to update, use the Smaver Updater.
When you move house, It’s important to keep government departments and businesses (such as insurers) informed.
Our guide ‘Avoid unnecessary fines or costs – change your address with these key organisations’ has a list of other important organisations you should update with your new address.
For a full list of items to update, use the Smaver Updater.
Using public transport in Victoria
Victoria has an excellent public transport system which includes buses, trains and trams (Melbourne has the largest tram network in the world!).
Driving in Victoria
Don’t forget to brush up on the road rules for Victoria. From U-Turns, Hook-Turns and leaving your car unattended, there can be a slight difference between each state. Don’t forget to update the address on your drivers licence and car registration. If you’ve moved interstate you will need to apply for both.
