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"The two guys were so efficient and courteous, ready to do anything extra asked of them. We've moved with you before,..."
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Word of Mouth removalists in Northcote receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 3682 reviews.
Jake Removals & Storage
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"Jakes was easy to communicate with and the movers on the day were great. "
Red Carpet Removals
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"Thank you so much, Sam and Huss. You guys really took the stress off us on Moving day. While providing exceptional..."
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"Lovely people, punctual, efficient, careful as can be given difficult stairs & awful floors"
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"I don't often take the time to write reviews unless it is exceptional and my experience with Jake and Ross was. They..."
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"We used MCR (Melbourne cbd removals) for our rental move. They were quick and took the care needed to transport our..."
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"Excellent service! The team was professional, punctual, and handled our belongings with great care. Highly recommend!"
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"Refer Interstate Move # 356%^& Hi Lily, Just a short email to let you know we arrived in QLD with all furniture..."
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"Very happy with service. Great removalists and friendly staff. I'm happily provide excellent testimony and..."
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"Tony and the team at PacMen movers provided exceptional service from start to finish. They handled a huge move for..."
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"We were moving from Keilor to Ballarat North, finally it happened! so I didn't know how to choose a good moving..."
Man With A Van
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"Was very helpful and respectful. Definitely would use again. Reasonable prices."
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"Isaiah and the team at Dial A Mover were nothing short of exceptional. They moved me and my family from Brighton to..."
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"Best Customer service ever, Jess who booked me in was so helpful and nice I have moved a few times over the years but..."
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"Best removalists I've ever encountered (and I've moved many times). Markus and Joseph were the nicest young men you..."
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"Hey Linus, Awesome job yet again by your team. Cam has done 3 of my moves and has always stayed professional and a..."
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"Just moved into my new house and I must say, the guys definitely know what they are doing! I have a lot of fragile..."
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"Used these guys nye and not only where they professional but also did a fantastic job. Moving 500 meters down the..."
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"Have used for two moves-Richmond to Glen Waverley; Glen Waverley to Ringwood. They are brilliant. Reliable and phone..."
Host Movers Melbourne
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"Mohammad and the Team did amazing job Thank you boys"
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"I cannot recommend Les highly enough. SO cheap, efficient, friendly - I will definitely be recommending him to..."
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"Don, Mark and the boys were absolutely brilliant. I was really nervous about moving as I am a single mum and there..."
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Insights for removalists servicing Northcote
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
Northcote's removalist directory
Data-driven insights based on 3,680 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses
Northcote is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 40% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $933. 25 removalists service the area with 3,680 customer reviews.
Price overview
Most jobs range from $706 to $1,364. Nearby: Thornbury ($935), Clifton Hill ($930), Fairfield ($933).
Customer experience
When customers responded after their service, 100% would choose their removalist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Northcote sees 193.7 new removalist reviews a year — 144% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Suburb context
At 38% rentals, Northcote is a high-turnover market — removalist reviews run 144% above the Victorian average, so your mover's experience with tight bond-clean handoffs, elevator bookings, and short-notice dates is worth probing.
Seasonal demand
Removalists in Northcote tend to be busiest in August and quietest in December according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Based on 3,680 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Northcote area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2008 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 8 | 4.1 | $120 |
| 2011 | 30 | 4.9 | $121 |
| 2012 | 83 | 4.9 | $102 |
| 2013 | 135 | 4.8 | $104 |
| 2014 | 267 | 4.9 | $119 |
| 2015 | 391 | 4.9 | $149 |
| 2016 | 399 | 4.9 | $530 |
| 2017 | 548 | 5.0 | $500 |
| 2018 | 585 | 4.9 | $550 |
| 2019 | 434 | 4.9 | $640 |
| 2020 | 183 | 4.9 | $566 |
| 2021 | 165 | 4.9 | $500 |
| 2022 | 106 | 4.9 | $840 |
| 2023 | 142 | 4.9 | $775 |
| 2024 | 146 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2025 | 32 | 4.6 | $600 |
| 2026 | 21 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Northcote area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Northcote 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 Northcote — FAQs
What are typical removalist prices in Northcote?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Northcote typically charge between $706 and $1,364. This is 40% more affordable than the Victorian average.
How do Northcote removalists perform on customer satisfaction?
According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their removalist in Northcote again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
When is the best time to book a removalist in Northcote?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Northcote tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What should I look for when choosing a removalist?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Northcote has 3,680 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Melbourne CBD Removals (2026), Red Carpet Removals (2025) and Kevin Removals and Storage (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 12 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Northcote average is 100%.
What rating do removalists in Northcote typically receive?
Removalists in Northcote have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,680 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.