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Word of Mouth removalists in Ripponlea receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 3656 reviews.
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"Matt and Jack were fantastic, very helpful and friendly and got the job done with ease."
Jake Removals & Storage
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"We originally used Jake's removals 10 years and were very impressed with the work ethic and professionalism back..."
Red Carpet Removals
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"We had an outstanding experience with Red Carpet Removals. Sam and Hassan went out of their way to accommodate our..."
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"Great, friendly, knowledgeable & quick!"
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"Highly recommended all the right moves. They stacked the truck so perfectly so they could get everything on. Worked..."
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"Fragile Removals moved me from Cranbourne VIC to Mildura VIC on the 6th of August Rob and Cesar wrapped all my items..."
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" We recently had the Transcorp Local Removals team move us last week & the service was outstanding. The sales..."
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"Excellent service & cheerful staff. Arrived on time and got straight to work. Moved from a 2 storey to a 3 storey and..."
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"Moush's responded quickly to my enquiry, and gave me a fixed price quote (which was very reassuring). They also..."
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"We used their services today and was very satisfied. We had a smooth transition. Mark & Marcus both have done a..."
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"This is the second time I’ve used this removal company and my expectations were met in every way. I’d give Jackson &..."
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"efficient,cost effective. easy to talk to. No Call out fee. Brilliant Thanks very much guys."
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"Excellent service.Very friendly staff and very punctual. Had all the removal stuff no problems at all."
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"The staff is friendly and helpful. The price was perfect to my budget also. From start to finish they did a great..."
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"The customer service is fantastic! After talking with Lisa I got a great quote and she understoond exactly what I..."
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"My family have used Gronows on many occasions, and I have used them twice, once in 2006 when I relocated back to..."
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"The removalists were really great, friendly and fast. Couldnt ask for a better service. the team at Moving Foward..."
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"Used this company twice in the last couple of years... Had a couple of quotes from the 'old' fashion removailist &..."
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"Thankyou once again for your outstanding level of service - you were timely, efficient and took care in all items..."
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"Easy company to deal with! They kept it all simple and stuck to their word with no surprises on the day! "
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"The 2 removalists helping us were very careful with all the items and cheerful throughout the day which definitely..."
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"Great job. The guys were all very hard working.They were efficient, effective, professional and also polite."
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"Best mover i ever had, great team of boys and their co-ordination with each other was excellent. They are hardworking..."
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"Amazing service from my initial phone enquiry right through to delivering my furniture. Lee went above and beyond my..."
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Market Intelligence
Removalists servicing Ripponlea
Data-driven insights based on 3,654 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses
Ripponlea is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 40% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,020. 25 removalists service the area with 3,654 customer reviews.
About this suburb
With 48% of Ripponlea households in rentals, move volume is high — reflected in removalists here receiving 130% more reviews than the Victorian average. Probe experience with strata move-in/out permits, protecting shared corridors and lifts, and same-day condition photos.
What locals say
Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their removalist again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Over the 2007–2026 window, removalists in Ripponlea have moved from 4.4/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Ripponlea averages 182.7 new removalist reviews a year — 130% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
What it costs
Most jobs range from $750 to $1,650. Nearby: Balaclava ($1,000), Elwood ($1,010), St Kilda East ($1,020).
Demand patterns
Demand for removalists in Ripponlea peaks around August and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
Based on 3,654 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Removalists reviews & ratings over time — Ripponlea area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 3.0 | $813 |
| 2008 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 17 | 4.1 | $100 |
| 2011 | 23 | 4.4 | $121 |
| 2012 | 56 | 4.9 | $100 |
| 2013 | 141 | 4.8 | $110 |
| 2014 | 289 | 4.9 | $119 |
| 2015 | 405 | 4.9 | $149 |
| 2016 | 350 | 4.9 | $250 |
| 2017 | 505 | 4.9 | $455 |
| 2018 | 552 | 4.9 | $565 |
| 2019 | 423 | 4.9 | $660 |
| 2020 | 180 | 4.9 | $850 |
| 2021 | 180 | 4.9 | $565 |
| 2022 | 126 | 4.9 | $930 |
| 2023 | 184 | 4.9 | $880 |
| 2024 | 160 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2025 | 40 | 4.7 | $600 |
| 2026 | 16 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea — FAQs
What should I expect to pay for a removalist in Ripponlea?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Ripponlea typically charge between $750 and $1,650. This is 40% more affordable than the Victorian average.
What do customers actually say about local removalists?
According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their removalist in Ripponlea again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
When should I book a removalist for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, removalist demand in Ripponlea tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good removalist in Ripponlea?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Ripponlea has 3,654 removalist reviews on Word of Mouth. Melbourne CBD Removals (2026), Red Carpet Removals (2025) and Fragile Removals & Storage (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 13 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 Ripponlea average is 100%.
How well-rated are removalists in Ripponlea?
Removalists in Ripponlea have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,654 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.