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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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"Streamline service, excellent communication from both Vlad and Alex. Really happy with the service and care that..."
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"Arrived on time and moved the furniture efficiently. Would recommend them to anyone."
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" “Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish! The team from Red Carpet Removals was punctual, professional,..."
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"Very professional and easy to deal with. We look forward to using your service again."
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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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"The entire process was smooth. All the bulky items were wrapped carefully in moving blankets and extreme care was..."
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"We’re thrilled with the service from the team at Transcorp. We had a tricky residential relocation which included..."
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"Great. Professional, friendly, punctual"
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"The boys were so amazing, can’t recommend them enough. Excellent job getting all of our stuff into the truck and new..."
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"Made my move so easy, going to multiple locations for pickup and drop offs. Nothing was a problem as I directed them..."
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"Well done chaps My wife and I were very impressed with the care taken to do this removal . I would gladly recommend..."
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"i was very impressed with the confidence of the two men who came, they were not bothered by any of the items (some of..."
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"Moving from Williamstown to Dandenong is not easy, but RemoVal's Truck made the experience smooth with no problems...."
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"Friendly staff, always happy and on my moving day everything was nicely packed They are great removalist, I highly..."
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"Fast, cheap, reliable, friendly is how I would decribe my experience. The contact went smooth and the men showed up..."
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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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"I got recommended Moving Forward by a friend - they were great, quick and efficient. Cant complain about anything...."
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"Minimovers (Caulfield) helped us with moving last week. The two movers Leigh and Vaughan both arrived on time, being..."
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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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"Their communication from the initial call to the final payment was outstanding. You could really tell that they take..."
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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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"We received outstanding service from the team at Seivwright The White glove Mover. From point of enquiry through to..."
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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 |
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| 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.