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Word of Mouth removalists in Torquay receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 323 reviews.
"Great experience with surfcoast movers, the guys were lovely, professional and super efficient. Using them for a..."
"Great communication and Steve and Brodie work so well together and both helpful lovely people. Would highly recommend..."
"I have now used this business 3 times to move me and they have begin great every time. The 2 men who moved me on each..."
"Louisa recommends Crichton Removals - Geelong Shannon and Corey did such an awesome job moving our stuff this week...."
"Very professional team. Quick. No fuss and careful with handling property. Thankyou to Chris and the team for a..."
"They collected 2 large display cabinets from Lara and transported to Melbourne, communication was excellent and they..."
In total, 838 jobs have recently been posted for removalists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 1 in Torquay. The average quote response time is 14 minutes. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $925 for a fixed-price job, and $334.00 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 323 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data
Torquay is one of the more affordable areas for removalists — 30% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,125. 12 removalists service the area with 323 customer reviews. Removalists in Torquay who have earned Word of Mouth Service Awards include Surfcoast Movers (2024) — the award recognises consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.
Most jobs range from $881 to $1,388. Nearby: Jan Juc ($1,125), Mount Duneed ($1,125), Breamlea ($1,125).
Torquay household incomes sit above the national median ($2,295/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 Torquay, with August as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Torquay's removalist ratings have improved from 4.3/5 (2009) to 4.8/5 (2024), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. With 21.5 new removalist reviews per year here — 73% 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 323 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 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 20 | 4.9 | $125 |
| 2015 | 30 | 4.9 | $600 |
| 2016 | 29 | 5.0 | $650 |
| 2017 | 24 | 5.0 | $470 |
| 2018 | 29 | 5.0 | $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 — verified 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 Torquay 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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The crew at Surfcoast Movers were great to work with. We were able to engage them on short notice and were extremely happy with their professionalism and competitive price. They were easy to co...
Great experience with surfcoast movers, the guys were lovely, professional and super efficient. Using them for a second job straight away.Would highly recommend.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, removalists in Torquay 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 Torquay 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 reviews from real customers — Torquay has 323 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 Torquay have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 323 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.
Torquay household incomes sit above the national median ($2,295/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 Torquay has 91% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,295/week.
