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Average rating of removalists near Cook
4.5 based on 60 reviews of 11 businesses

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Word of Mouth removalists in Cook receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 60 reviews.

Capital Removal

Reviewed this week
3.8
17 reviews
Quality 3.8 Service 3.8 Value 3.8
Canberra ACT
Most reviewed for: House move

"My wife and I were thrilled we chose Capital Removal. Our move was slightly complicated, in that we were moving our..."

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Removalists in Cook

Data-driven insights based on 59 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data

63 / 100
Local Service Score
2 Award Winners
90% Positive Feedback

Cook residents have 59 reviews to help them choose from 21 removalists servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars — below the ACT average of 4.43, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows removalist demand in Cook tends to peak around January and ease off in May — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

About the area

Cook's median household income is $2,269/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local removalists pricing reflects this, running 19% above the ACT average.

Reviews & trust

Local removalist ratings have trended down from 4.7/5 (2008) to 4.2/5 (2025) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. Cook averages 3.9 new removalist reviews per year, 84% below the ACT average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.

Typical costs

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 247% since 2013 (from $480 to $1,667 median), averaging 20.6% per year.

Based on 59 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.

3.9 / yr Review velocity -84%
4.5 stars Avg rating below avg
$1,667 Typical cost +67%
3.0 stars Service rating
2.8 avg Reviews / provider
70.8 / 10k Provider density

Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Cook area

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Removalists reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Cook area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2008 1 4.0 no prices reported
2009 3 4.0 no prices reported
2012 1 5.0 no prices reported
2013 7 5.0 $480
2014 3 4.7 no prices reported
2015 2 5.0 $850
2016 1 5.0 no prices reported
2017 1 5.0 no prices reported
2018 1 5.0 $1,130
2020 14 4.4 $1,250
2021 2 3.0 $2,000
2022 5 4.2 no prices reported
2023 1 5.0 no prices reported
2024 15 4.7 $750
2025 2 3.0 $1,667

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Cook area profile ABS Census 2021

2,965 Population
34.4% Own with mortgage
60.3% Houses
$2,269 Median income / week

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified 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 Cook 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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Removalists in Cook — FAQs

What time of year does removalist demand peak in Cook?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Cook tends to peak in January and is quietest in May. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How can I tell if a removalist in Cook is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Cook has 59 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Canberra Removalist Group (2024) and Capital Removal (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average removalist rating in Cook?

Removalists in Cook have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 59 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.

What makes Cook different when it comes to removalist work?

Cook's median household income is $2,269/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local removalists pricing reflects this, running 19% above the ACT average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Cook has 60% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 42, a median household income of $2,269/week.

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