Mulgrave has an unusually strong field of removalists — 16 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (64% award rate), with 3,714 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,913/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), removalists in Mulgrave charge 8% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Customer responses collected since 2026 show strong satisfaction: 100% would choose their removalist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Local removalist ratings have climbed from 4.1/5 (2007) to 4.9/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 19-year window. With 185.7 new reviews per year — 134% above the Victorian average — Mulgrave has more recent removalist feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, removalists servicing Mulgrave typically charge a median of $1,188, with most jobs ranging from $870 to $2,150 — 8% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Wheelers Hill ($1,188), Springvale ($1,175), Noble Park North ($1,185). Prices have risen 671% since 2010 (from $120 to $925 median), averaging 44.7% per year. Quotes above $2,150 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows removalist demand in Mulgrave tends to peak around July and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Based on 3,714 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
