Removalist cost guide for Townsville
These ranges come from two published sources, reviewed 28 October 2026. They do not agree, which is useful: it shows how wide the market is. Neither is a quote.
How to read the table
- Rows from What's The Damage and Find a Mover are labelled by source
- Find a Mover figures are based on quotes from its own platform
- Hourly rates and fixed move prices are different ways to charge
- Insurance, packing and stairs are often extra
Why the sources differ
They use different methods and sample sizes. When in doubt, use the wider range, then get quotes.
Scroll the table sideways to see all columns.
| Two movers and a truck | AUD $130–$240 per hour | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) GST included per source. |
|---|---|---|
| Three movers and a truck | AUD $175–$270 per hour | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Local move, 1-bedroom | AUD $325–$865 per move | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Local move, 2-bedroom | AUD $540–$1300 per move | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Local move, 3-bedroom | AUD $865–$2150 per move | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Local move, 4-bedroom | AUD $1300–$3250 per move | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Packing service, 3-bedroom house | AUD $325–$865 per job | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Piano moving | AUD $215–$755 per piano | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Pool table moving (slate, local, dismantle and re-level) | AUD $325–$865 per table | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Storage, small unit (about 3 to 6 m2) | AUD $140–$380 per month | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Transit insurance, household move | AUD $110–$650 per move | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Interstate move, 3-bedroom | AUD $3250–$8650 per move | What's The Damage (Removalist cost Townsville 2026) |
| Two movers and a truck, 80% of quotes | AUD $171–$228 per hour (median $209) | Find a Mover (Townsville, quotes data updated 13 Oct 2026) Based on quotes over the last 12 months. |
| Local move, 1-bedroom apartment | AUD $600–$1150 per move (about 3.5 to 5 hrs) | Find a Mover (Townsville, quotes data updated 13 Oct 2026) |
| Local move, 2-bedroom house | AUD $750–$1600 per move (about 4.5 to 7 hrs) | Find a Mover (Townsville, quotes data updated 13 Oct 2026) |
| Local move, 3-bedroom house | AUD $1300–$2300 per move (about 7.5 to 10 hrs) | Find a Mover (Townsville, quotes data updated 13 Oct 2026) |
| Local move, 4-bedroom house | AUD $1450–$2500 per move (about 8.5 to 11 hrs) | Find a Mover (Townsville, quotes data updated 13 Oct 2026) |