What it costs by home size
| Home size | Volume | Price inc GST | What that is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 8 m³ | $850 | Students heading to ANU / UC — Feb and July intakes |
| 1-bed apt | 16 m³ | $2,000 | Couples and solo professionals |
| 2-bed homeMost common | 26 m³ | $3,050 | The classic APS relocation into Gungahlin or Belconnen |
| 3-bed home | 36 m³ | $3,900 | Family moves — Werribee to Woden territory |
| 4-bed home | 50 m³ | $5,450 | Full family home with garage contents |
Not sure where you sit? Add up your cubic metres first — it's the number that decides everything above.
Timing a weekly lane
On a daily corridor, a missed truck means tomorrow's truck. Here it means next week's — so the two levers matter more than anywhere else. Book 5–7 days ahead to get into the schedule cleanly, and take the ±1 week flexible window if you possibly can. It's 10% off automatically (about $310 on a 2-bed). On a weekly cadence it's also the difference between riding the next departure and waiting for the one after.
February and July are the pressure points — university intake at ANU and UC collides with APS start dates. If you're moving in those months, book two weeks out.
- Weekly departures — book 5–7 days ahead, two weeks in Feb/July
- ±1 week flexibility = 10% off AND a better slot
- Overnight transit; label fragile boxes for the depot stop
- Pot plants in soil can't cross into the ACT — biosecurity, not us
The route and the delivery end
The run is the Hume Freeway (M31) to Yass, then the Barton Highway (A25) into Canberra's north — which makes Gungahlin, Casey and Belconnen the easiest deliveries on the lane. Woden Valley and the inner south add a few minutes and occasionally a steep driveway; mention access when you quote and we bring the right vehicle. Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra on the NSW side are standard deliveries at no extra charge.
Full route detail, tips and lane questions: Melbourne to Canberra. Heading the other way? The Sydney to Canberra lane is our cheapest per m³ — worth comparing if you have a choice of origin.