2026 price guide

What does an interstate move actually cost?

Straight answer: in 2026 a 2-bedroom interstate move with Pea Logistics runs from about $2,200 on a short east-coast lane (Sydney → Melbourne) up to around $3,708 for a longer east-coast haul like Melbourne → Brisbane — inc GST and insured to $20,000. Because we backload (fill a truck already heading your way), it's typically 20–40% cheaper than a dedicated removalist. Real prices by route are below.

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Interstate moving prices by route & home size

Indicative totals inc GST, generated from our live quote engine for typical loads. Your exact price depends on your real volume, dates, and access — get it instantly online.

Route	Distance	1-bed apartment~15 m³	2-bed home~22 m³	3-bed home~35 m³
Sydney → Canberra	286 km	$1,425	$2,090	$3,325
Melbourne → Canberra	660 km	$1,500	$2,200	$3,500
Sydney → Melbourne	878 km	$1,500	$2,200	$3,500
Sydney → Brisbane	925 km	$1,549	$2,271	$3,614
Brisbane → Canberra	1289 km	$2,340	$3,432	$5,459
Melbourne → Brisbane	1675 km	$2,528	$3,708	$5,898

Prices inc GST · insured to $20,000 · driver-assisted load/unload · flexible dates save 10%. Updated May 2026.

How much to move on each route?

How much does it cost to move from Sydney to Canberra?

A Sydney → Canberra backloading move (286 km) with Pea Logistics is about $1,425 for a 1-bed apartment, $2,090 for a 2-bed home, and $3,325 for a 3-bed home — inc GST and insured to $20k.

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Canberra?

A Melbourne → Canberra backloading move (660 km) with Pea Logistics is about $1,500 for a 1-bed apartment, $2,200 for a 2-bed home, and $3,500 for a 3-bed home — inc GST and insured to $20k.

How much does it cost to move from Sydney to Melbourne?

A Sydney → Melbourne backloading move (878 km) with Pea Logistics is about $1,500 for a 1-bed apartment, $2,200 for a 2-bed home, and $3,500 for a 3-bed home — inc GST and insured to $20k.

How much does it cost to move from Sydney to Brisbane?

A Sydney → Brisbane backloading move (925 km) with Pea Logistics is about $1,549 for a 1-bed apartment, $2,271 for a 2-bed home, and $3,614 for a 3-bed home — inc GST and insured to $20k.

How much does it cost to move from Brisbane to Canberra?

A Brisbane → Canberra backloading move (1289 km) with Pea Logistics is about $2,340 for a 1-bed apartment, $3,432 for a 2-bed home, and $5,459 for a 3-bed home — inc GST and insured to $20k.

How much does it cost to move from Melbourne to Brisbane?

A Melbourne → Brisbane backloading move (1675 km) with Pea Logistics is about $2,528 for a 1-bed apartment, $3,708 for a 2-bed home, and $5,898 for a 3-bed home — inc GST and insured to $20k.

Interstate moving cost FAQ

How much does it cost to move interstate in Australia?

In 2026, a 2-bedroom interstate move with Pea Logistics typically costs about $2,200 on a short east-coast lane (Sydney→Melbourne) up to about $3,708 for a longer east-coast haul like Melbourne→Brisbane. Backloading — sharing a truck already heading your way — is usually 20–40% cheaper than a dedicated removalist because you don't pay for the truck's empty return leg. Prices are inc GST and include goods-in-transit insurance to $20,000.

What is backloading and why is it cheaper?

Backloading means your furniture rides on a truck that's already making the trip, sharing the space (and the cost) with other loads. A dedicated removalist charges you for the whole truck both ways, including the empty return leg; with backloading you only pay for the space you use, so the same move costs less while arriving on the same schedule.

Is backloading insured?

Yes. Every Pea Logistics move includes goods-in-transit insurance up to $20,000, with driver-assisted loading and unloading and SMS updates at pickup, in transit, and on delivery. Premium cover to $50,000 is available as an add-on.

How is the price worked out?

Price is based on your volume in cubic metres and the route distance, with a per-m³ rate that's locked once our ops team confirms capacity for your dates — no surprise extras. You get an instant estimate online in about 60 seconds; flexible dates (±1 week) earn a 10% discount.

Which areas does Pea Logistics cover?

Pea Logistics services Victoria, New South Wales, the ACT and Queensland — Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and the regional corridor between them. We're expanding to other states soon; routes outside these areas show as 'coming soon' and you can join the waitlist. Far-flung in-area locations are quoted manually within one business day.

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