Moving tools
for Australians.
Moving house is one of the most stressful and expensive things you'll do. These tools help you estimate the real cost before you commit, build a checklist so nothing gets missed, and plan a timeline that actually works.
11 tools available
All moving tools
Moving Cost Calculator
Estimate your removalist and moving costs based on Australian rates.
Open calculator →Relocation Checklist
NewA week-by-week checklist to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Open checklist →Moving Insurance Calculator
NewEstimate transit insurance costs for your move and understand what's covered by removalists.
Open calculator →Storage Cost Calculator
NewCalculate self-storage costs in Australia by unit size, duration, and location.
Open calculator →Move Size & Volume Calculator
NewCalculate your move volume in cubic metres room by room and find the right truck size.
Open calculator →Cost of Living Comparison
NewCompare the cost of living between any two Australian states and suburb tiers side by side.
Open comparison →International Moving Cost Calculator
NewEstimate sea and air freight costs for an international move, including container type, storage, and insurance.
Open calculator →Container Shipping Cost Calculator
NewCalculate container shipping costs by port, container size, weight, and insurance for any trade route.
Open calculator →International Move Timeline Planner
NewGet a personalised 12-month move plan with tasks at 12, 6, 3, and 1 month before your international move.
Open planner →Visa Eligibility Checker
NewCheck which visas you may be eligible for based on your age, occupation, education, and destination country.
Open checker →Relocation Budget Calculator
NewBuild a complete relocation budget covering moving costs, visa fees, flights, accommodation, and emergency buffer.
Open calculator →Why use these tools
Built for the real decision, not the generic one.
Local and interstate moves
Our cost calculator covers local moves (by the hour) and interstate routes between all Australian states and territories with realistic 2026 removalist rates.
The hidden costs included
Packing materials, bond cleaning, transit insurance, storage — the costs people forget are all here as optional line items so your budget is complete.
Week-by-week checklist
A personalised relocation checklist starting 8 weeks out so nothing slips through the cracks during one of life's most chaotic transitions.
Three service levels
Compare DIY truck hire, partial service (removalists move, you pack), and full service side by side to find the right balance of cost and effort.
Cost ranges, not false precision
Moving costs vary. We show low–high ranges rather than a single number, which is more honest and more useful when getting quotes.
Timing advice built in
Mid-week moves, avoiding end of month, and booking lead times — the guidance that saves you 10–20% is woven into the tool, not buried in the fine print.
Looking for something else?
Browse all other categories — money, travel, moving, exercise, health, and wellness.
Build the whole relocation plan, not just the quote
The strongest moving decisions combine the move itself, the new city's living costs, the admin checklist, and the international pieces if you are relocating overseas.