Lara VIC
"I have used Beckleys to help us move equipment within our business. I found them to be very professional."
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Word of Mouth removalists in Lara receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 51 reviews.
Corio VIC
Sunday: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm
"I just want to commend you guys on the excellent service we received from yourself, Remo & Gavin for our move from..."
ABN:
33 814 358 907
2024 Award
Werribee VIC
" Great costumer services highly recommended "
ABN:
49 409 317 340
Geelong VIC
"Great communication and Steve and Brodie work so well together and both helpful lovely people. Would highly recommend..."
Geelong VIC
Sunday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
"Great service great company have used them numerous times and each time 100% satisfied with the service provided"
North Geelong VIC
Sunday: Closed
Photos from Crichton Removals
"Louisa recommends Crichton Removals - Geelong Shannon and Corey did such an awesome job moving our stuff this week...."
Werribee VIC
"Moving made easy with McClure's Moving & Storage. The boys really helped clean up the place in no time and treated..."
Cocoroc VIC
"I got 3 furnitures to be removed urgently. called several removalists, RA removals is the only one that can do same..."
Werribee VIC
"From the minute they walked in the door they were friendly, professional and extremely considerate of where you..."
Geelong VIC
"Very professional team. Quick. No fuss and careful with handling property. Thankyou to Chris and the team for a..."
Wyndham Vale VIC
"Great staff (had the pleasure to work with Vicky , funny guy), incredibly helpful with organizing my move from Sydney..."
North Geelong VIC
"They collected 2 large display cabinets from Lara and transported to Melbourne, communication was excellent and they..."
Werribee VIC
Wyndham Vale VIC
Wyndham Vale VIC
Belmont VIC
Belmont QLD
Moolap VIC
Geelong VIC
Newtown VIC
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Geelong VIC
Sunday: 07:00 am To 07:00 pm
Corio VIC
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What the data shows
Insights for removalists servicing Lara
In total, 838 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 3 in Lara. The average quote response time is 7.6 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $925 for a fixed-price job, and $265.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Market Intelligence
Lara's removalist directory
Data-driven insights based on 51 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
66
/ 100
1
Award Winners
$699 median
Typical Cost most jobs $550–$720
88%
Positive Feedback
Lara removalists average 4.4 stars — 0.5 stars below the Victorian average of 4.88, based on 51 customer reviews across 22 removalists servicing the area.
Price overview
Pricing data from customer reviews suggests removalists in Lara charge a median of $699, with the typical range at $550–$720 — 45% below the Victorian average. Nearby: North Geelong ($1,125), Point Wilson ($710), Rippleside ($1,125). Prices have risen 588% since 2008 (from $80 to $550 median), averaging 36.8% per year. Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $720 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.
Seasonal demand
Removalists in Lara tend to be busiest in January and quietest in July according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Suburb context
In Lara, the income profile ($1,969/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but removalists here actually charge 45% below the Victorian average.
Customer experience
At 3.4 new removalist reviews a year — 96% under the Victorian average — Lara's ratings reflect a smaller, more slowly updating sample.
Based on 51 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
3.4 / yr
Review velocity -86%
4.4 stars
Avg rating below avg
$550
Typical cost -45%
4.5 stars
Service rating
2.3 avg
Reviews / provider
11.6 / 10k
Provider density
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Lara area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | $80 |
| 2009 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 5 | 5.0 | $190 |
| 2015 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | $750 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 8 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 6 | 3.7 | $1,012 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3.7 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 14 | 4.5 | $550 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Lara area profile ABS Census 2021
19,014
Population
45.6%
Own with mortgage
89.5%
Houses
$1,969
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 Lara 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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What other customers paid
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Reviews going back to 2007
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3+
Jobs posted in Lara
1.33
Average quotes per job
7.57 hrs
Average response time
Based on the most recent job posts for removalists in Lara.
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Removalists in Lara — FAQs
How much do removalists charge in Lara?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Lara typically charge between $550 and $720. This is 45% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Is there a quieter time of year for removalists in Lara?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Lara tends to peak in January and is quietest in July. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right removalist in Lara?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Lara has 51 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. WISE Removalists (2024) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Lara removalists compare to the state average?
Removalists in Lara have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 51 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.88 stars.
Does the Lara housing mix influence local removalists?
In Lara, the income profile ($1,969/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but removalists here actually charge 45% below the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Lara has 90% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 37, a median household income of $1,969/week.
