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"Contacted Alan about moving a couple of items from Deakin to Mawson, late on Friday afternoon. He graciously took on..."
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Word of Mouth removalists in Hughes receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 48 reviews.
Griffith ACT
"Speedy removal and friendly service. Furniture was well protected. Service was very quick and efficient. Great..."
Canberra ACT
From customer reviews
"I used GK removals in November 2022. The job involved two pick up points at opposite ends of Canberra and a delivery..."
Canberra ACT
"Angie and her team at N Capital Removals did an excellent job with finally delivering my house contents. They were..."
Canberra ACT
Tuesday: 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,..."
Curtin ACT
Capital Removal
Reviewed this month
Canberra ACT
Most reviewed for: House move
"Allround this was a pleasurable job. Zeke and the team moved all my belongings from A to B. They were very polite I..."
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..."
Canberra ACT
Tuesday: 7am-7pm
Canberra Central ACT
ABN:
96 682 311 360
Canberra ACT
Tuesday: 24 Hours
Canberra ACT
Canberra ACT
Tuesday: 12am to 12pm
Canberra ACT
ABN:
47 133 735 458
Canberra ACT
Canberra Bc ACT
Market Intelligence
Hughes removalist reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 48 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
60
/ 100
1
Award Winners
88%
Positive Feedback
There are 20 removalists servicing Hughes, with 48 customer reviews on file to help narrow your shortlist, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars — below the ACT average of 4.38, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years.
Area profile in brief
Hughes's household income sits at $2,797/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local removalist pricing tracks that profile — 19% above the ACT average.
Going rates
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 1011% since 2008 (from $150 to $1,667 median), averaging 59.5% per year.
Reviews & ratings
Local removalist ratings have trended down from 4.8/5 (2008) to 3.7/5 (2026) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. Review flow for removalists in Hughes is lighter than typical — 2.8 new reviews a year, 24% below the ACT average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Based on 48 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.8 / yr
Review velocity -88%
4.4 stars
Avg rating below avg
$1,667
Typical cost +67%
1.0 stars
Service rating
2.4 avg
Reviews / provider
62.3 / 10k
Provider density
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Hughes area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 4.0 | $150 |
| 2009 | 3 | 4.3 | $140 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 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 | 3 | 3.7 | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | 4.2 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | $1,667 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Hughes area profile ABS Census 2021
3,210
Population
36%
Own with mortgage
73.5%
Houses
$2,797
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 Hughes 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 Hughes — FAQs
How do I find a good removalist in Hughes?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hughes has 48 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Capital Removal (2020) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are removalists in Hughes?
Removalists in Hughes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 48 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.
How does the Hughes area shape local removalist demand?
Hughes's household income sits at $2,797/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local removalist pricing tracks that profile — 19% above the ACT average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hughes has 74% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,797/week.
