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Best Forde removalists near you
Word of Mouth removalists in Forde receive an average rating of 4.3 based off 69 reviews.
Gungahlin ACT
"Helped my dad with his move, elderly man and they were very nice and professional, and especially patient with him. "
ABN: 38 340 535 762
2024 Award
Downer ACT
Thursday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
From customer reviews
"helpful and amazing quality for professional crew.... Thanks rami "
Canberra ACT
From customer reviews
"GK have moved me a number of times over the years. and I recommend them highly! Every single time the job has been..."
Canberra ACT
"Moved interstate from Canberra. One of the cheapest quotes. And also surprisingly cheap packing quote (which I didn't..."
Canberra ACT
Thursday: 9am-5pm
"Immigrating to a different country can be very stressful, but Jackie from 2easy relocations made our transition so..."
Canberra ACT
"I asked Milton to pick up a queen sized ensemble bed for me. He got this up the stairs, then dismantled the existing..."
Canberra ACT
"Jack, Paul and his team moved us from Canberra to Murrumbateman just over a week ago, we could not have been more..."
Canberra ACT
"Micks removals professional efficient and reasonable storage to my unit. Very professional and..."
Canberra ACT
"When moving our furniture from Canberra to Melbourne. Corey and the crew in Canberra were on time, very professional,..."
Crace ACT
Canberra ACT
"Last week we used Capital Removal for our move from Red Hill to Campbell. The experience was nothing short of..."
Mitchell ACT
Dickson ACT
"Geoff moved me. the work was handled with great care and within a good timeframe. minimum 2 hours cost and thats..."
Canberra ACT
"I've moved houses a few times, and with these guys the move was painless and there was nothing to stress about. they..."
Holt ACT
ABN: 96 682 311 360
Canberra ACT
Thursday: 24 Hours
Canberra ACT
Canberra ACT
Thursday: 12am to 12pm
Canberra ACT
ABN: 47 133 735 458
Canberra ACT
Florey ACT
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Market Intelligence
Forde removalists
Data-driven insights based on 69 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
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/ 100
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Award Winners
86%
Positive Feedback
With 69 customer reviews covering 22 removalists, Forde has a substantial removalist review history to draw on when comparing providers, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars — below the ACT average of 4.43, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years.
Local context
With household income in Forde at $3,553/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local removalists price at 19% above the ACT average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Best time to book
Our review data points to January as the busiest month for removalists in Forde, with March as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 96% since 2015 (from $850 to $1,667 median), averaging 9.6% per year.
Customer feedback
Forde's removalist ratings have slipped from 4.7/5 (2008) to 3.8/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Forde generates 4.6 new removalist reviews per year, running 18% above the ACT average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 69 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
4.6 / yr
Review velocity -81%
4.4 stars
Avg rating below avg
$1,667
Typical cost +67%
3.0 stars
Service rating
3.1 avg
Reviews / provider
49.6 / 10k
Provider density
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Forde area
See the figures behind this chart
| 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 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 2 | 5.0 | $850 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | $1,130 |
| 2020 | 14 | 4.4 | $1,250 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3.0 | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | 3.7 | $1,200 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3.0 | $2,000 |
| 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.
Forde area profile ABS Census 2021
4,435
Population
59.7%
Own with mortgage
84.7%
Houses
$3,553
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 Forde 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 Forde — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for removalists in Forde?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Forde tends to peak in January and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right removalist in Forde?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forde has 69 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.
How do Forde removalists compare to the state average?
Removalists in Forde have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 69 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.
Does the Forde housing mix influence local removalists?
With household income in Forde at $3,553/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local removalists price at 19% above the ACT average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forde has 85% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 35, a median household income of $3,553/week.
