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Word of Mouth removalists in Newtown receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 327 reviews.
"Have used Dean & his crew several times now & would highly recommend. Good price, great communication. They take the..."
"Very proffesional, great care taken. Nice blokes. Efficient and didn't stop to take a breath. Highly recommend."
"Family business was great from start to finish. I couldn't believe the 2 boys on the day they literal run from start..."
"Very professional team. Quick. No fuss and careful with handling property. Thankyou to Chris and the team for a..."
"Glynis Jones 3 reviews a month ago Came in and just did the job. Friendly and efficient. Terrible rainy day and..."
"was happy with service but i think driver may of been having a bad day, he was polite to us but not so to his..."
"I just want to commend you guys on the excellent service we received from yourself, Remo & Gavin for our move from..."
"I have used Beckleys to help us move equipment within our business. I found them to be very professional."
In total, 858 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for removalists is 21.2 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $919 for a fixed-price job, and $215.50 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
Data-driven insights based on 327 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data
Newtown is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 30% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,125. 15 removalists service the area with 327 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $881 to $1,388. Nearby: Manifold Heights ($1,125), Geelong West ($1,125), Belmont ($1,125).
Newtown household incomes sit above the national median ($2,092/week vs $1,748/week), yet local removalists charge 30% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.
Our review data points to November as the busiest month for removalists in Newtown, with August as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Newtown's removalist ratings have improved from 4.4/5 (2009) to 4.8/5 (2024), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. With 20.4 new removalist reviews per year here — 74% below the Victorian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Based on 327 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22 | 4.9 | $125 |
| 2015 | 30 | 4.9 | $600 |
| 2016 | 29 | 5.0 | $650 |
| 2017 | 24 | 5.0 | $470 |
| 2018 | 30 | 4.8 | $900 |
| 2019 | 22 | 5.0 | $550 |
| 2020 | 28 | 5.0 | $700 |
| 2021 | 88 | 5.0 | $450 |
| 2022 | 33 | 5.0 | $1,350 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4.6 | $875 |
| 2024 | 6 | 4.3 | $700 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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 Newtown 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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Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Newtown typically charge between $881 and $1,388. This is 30% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Newtown tends to peak in November and is quietest in August. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Newtown has 327 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Surfcoast Movers (2024) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Removalists in Newtown have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 327 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.
Newtown household incomes sit above the national median ($2,092/week vs $1,748/week), yet local removalists charge 30% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Newtown has 77% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,092/week.
