What Our Customers Say

Matthew Rogan

I had Eberton and the boys move us from Wooloowin to Mitchelton today and highly recommend them. They were extremely professional and respectful of our furniture, they were prompt and…

Ray Gunawan

Jonathan and Julian are my mover today. They both are so great even let me in to their truck. Chatting and teamwork as well is really good with both of…

Stephen Edwards

I’ve just recently moved from my unit to a house. After 25 moves ( I was in the Army) this was the smoothest most professional job I’ve ever had. We…

Warren Jacobson

Booking was simple, Chris, Chris and the entire removal team were super efficient and professional on the day. Nothing was too hard. They disassembled and reassemble everything with precision. They…

G Williams

Highly recommend. Entire process for my recent move was a breeze, from the admin staff to the packers themselves. This was all handled expertly and at very short notice, as…

Danica Chen

I highly recommend hire a mover!!!! Yesterday we started moving at 12:00, two men were very strong and efficient, pushing six 104 liter boxes at a time on a trolley.…

Jay Dickson

Felipe and Daniel were excellent help. My partner had previously used this company and she recommended them for my move. I was very happy with the work they did. All…

Olivia Yu

We used the Brisbane service and the boys were so efficient and friendly and strong! They can life an eggchair by one person, and they know what they are doing.…

Houssein Arbid

I used this company to move staff from Rockdale to Bondi junction and This removalist company is very Professional and has very honest staff, the move on Tuesday was nothing…

Sylvia Pam

My second time using Hire a Mover and I would totally recommend them to anyone, personal or business. Fabulous customer service and reasonable prices. I also love the environmentally conscious…

Claire

This is my third time using Proficient Removals/Hire A Mover, and every time it's 5 star service. Booking with Rubens was easy, and Felipe and Guilherme on the day were…

Juliet

Brilliant. We undertook a large renovation on our house and it involved both internal and external painting. The painting is absolutely faultless and has completely transformed the house. Anthony provided…

Quinlan Semenetz

Just moved places from Croydon to Marrickville in record time. Started at 8am, and all done by 12pm. These guys are unreal. Diego and Gui (I’m sorry if I misspelt…

Nick Taylor

Love these guys. Used them twice now. Quick, safe, reliable and friendly. Good price too. If I move again I'm sticking with them.

Michelle Gnocchi

I was extremely happy with my dealings with Hire a Mover. Excellent communication and the delightful young men from Brazil (forgot names) were brilliant. They were professional, friendly and so…

What's included when you book a removalist?

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Expert Melbourne removalists

A moving truck with two experienced removalists (depending on your move size) will arrive to pick up and transport your belongings with care.

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Quick Quote

Simply fill out our enquiry form and receive a quick response via email. You can also chat with our experienced move managers who will explain our process clearly and address any questions or concerns you may have.

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Dedicated service

Our experienced customer service team knows Melbourne back-to-front. We're available to help at every step of your move.

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Protective covering

Your items will be wrapped in heavy-duty moving blankets, following industry best practices to help prevent damage during transit.

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Loading & unloading

Every move includes full loading and unloading of the removal truck. Packing services are also available for an additional fee.

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Insurance

Fully insured for your peace of mind and property protection.

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Upfront Pricing

We’re committed to simple, upfront pricing—no hidden fees, just transparency you can trust.

Pricing


Simple, upfront pricing. No hidden fees.

2 Men + Truck

2 Men + Truck

$ 220 /hr (+ call-out fee)

Suitable for 1-2 bedrooms

3 Men + Truck

3 Men + Truck

$ 280 /hr (+ call-out fee)

Suitable for 3+ bedrooms

Why Us

Your possessions are more than just mere objects. They carry personal and financial value. They are important, first and foremost , because they are important to you. Moving may seem like simply transporting things from Point A to Point B, but there’s a lot to get right (and a lot that can go wrong!)

 

We’ve satisfied more than 42,000 customers over the past 10 years. This experience, combined with our commitment to customer service, is what makes us the best in the business and your trusted home removalist partners.

We are Australia’s only full-service relocation company. We handle as much, or as little, of your entire relocation process as you’d like.

Prior to your move, we’re able to provide you with boxes and packing materials and assist with packing up your home.

During the move we pride ourselves on transporting your possessions to their new home with the delicacy they deserve and the professionalism you expect.

And on the other side, we’re able to assist with a meticulous unpack, or safely store your belongings in our central and secure warehouses.

Boxes & Packing Materials Packing & Unpacking Storage Moving

Why run around town trying to stitch together a piecemeal student storage solution? We’ve already done it for you.

Single point of contact for all moving needs

Competitive rates. No hidden fees

Professional, friendly and reliable removalists

Available 7 days a week with flexble hours

Fully-insured to protect you and your property

How It Works

1

We Arrive

Our friendely removalistes come to your home of a conve nient date and time of our chossing

2

We Load

We safely and securely load your valued possessios into our protective trucks for transit

3

We Deliver

We delicately unload your possessions on the other end leaving you good-to-go in your new home.

Moving in Inner South Melbourne

Local knowledge that makes the difference

Beachside
St Kilda & Elwood
High-Rise
Port Melbourne
42,000+
Happy Customers
4.8★
Google Rating

Melbourne’s Inner South is one of the city’s highest-turnover residential zones. St Kilda alone processes thousands of residential moves annually — a mix of short-term renters, long-term owner-occupiers and lifestyle upgraders. The area’s diverse mix of art deco apartments, modern towers and heritage homes means every move has its own access challenges — and our Inner South teams have seen them all.

Inner South Melbourne Moving Tips

Practical advice from our Inner South Melbourne moving team

1

St Kilda and Elwood parking permits

Most St Kilda and Elwood streets are permit-only. We lodge requests with Port Phillip Council before your move date — allow 5–7 business days for council processing.

2

Art deco lifts are often very small

St Kilda’s iconic art deco apartment buildings often have heritage lifts that can only carry 1–2 items at a time. Our team plans for this and schedules stairwell carries where needed.

3

Port Melbourne loading dock windows

Port Melbourne high-rises typically have 2–3 hour loading dock windows. We pre-book with building management and bring enough crew to load within the window.

4

St Kilda Road clearways

St Kilda Road is a major arterial with tram clearways. We avoid scheduling truck movements on this road during peak clearway hours.

5

South Yarra and Prahran — narrow rear laneways

Many South Yarra and Prahran properties have rear laneway access. We assess the laneway width before move day and select the appropriate vehicle size.

Suburbs We Cover in Inner South Melbourne

St KildaPrahranWindsorElwoodPort MelbourneAlbert ParkSouth YarraBalaclavaSt Kilda EastSt Kilda WestMiddle ParkGarden City

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Our Service Areas

Hire A Mover are your one-stop-shop for all your relocation services in Inner South. Whether you need movers in Inner South, boxes and packing materials in Inner South, packers in Inner South, or a storage solution for Inner South, Hire A Mover are here to help.

Here are just some of the suburbs we service in Inner South:

  • St Kilda
  • Prahran
  • Windsor
  • Elwood
  • Port Melbourne
  • Albert Park
  • South Yarra
  • Balaclava
  • St Kilda East
  • St Kilda West
  • Middle Park
  • Garden City

Frequently Asked Questions — Inner South Melbourne Removalists

Answers to the questions Inner South Melbourne customers ask our removalists most often.

Melbourne’s Inner South spans everything from luxury apartments in South Yarra and Toorak to Art Deco flats in St Kilda and terrace houses in Prahran. Key challenges include lift bookings required in South Yarra and Port Melbourne high-rises, Toorak Road and Chapel Street clearways limiting truck stopping times, narrow streets around Albert Park and St Kilda East, and the high proportion of heritage buildings with steep or spiral staircases. Our crews are briefed on your specific suburb before every job.

Yes — South Yarra and Toorak are among our highest-volume Melbourne suburbs. We regularly move from high-rise apartments along St Kilda Road, Alexandra Avenue, and Toorak Road, as well as large family homes in Toorak itself. We handle lift bookings, prepare Certificates of Currency for OC managers, and are experienced with the building managers at most major complexes in these suburbs.

St Kilda and Elwood have a high concentration of 1930s–1950s Art Deco apartment blocks with small lifts, narrow corridors, and limited on-street parking. Our crews are skilled at working within these constraints — disassembling furniture where needed, using protective padding on heritage finishes, and planning carry distances for buildings without direct vehicle access. Let us know your building type at booking so we can allocate the right crew.

Our standard Melbourne rates are $220/hr for 2 men + truck and $280/hr for 3 men + truck, billed in 15-minute increments plus a call-out fee. Inner South moves from large Toorak homes or high-rise St Kilda Road apartments generally suit a 3-man crew. We provide a written upfront quote — the price we give you is the price you pay.

Yes — we cover all Inner South suburbs including South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor, Toorak, Armadale, St Kilda, St Kilda East, Elwood, Balaclava, Albert Park, Middle Park, Port Melbourne, and South Melbourne. We also handle moves from Inner South to interstate destinations including Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.

St Kilda Road is a clearway for most of the day, and Chapel Street has significant parking restrictions. For buildings directly on St Kilda Road, we work with building management on loading dock access and timing. For Chapel Street addresses, we identify the best available side-street position and brief the crew before arrival. Access planning is part of every Inner South booking.

Yes — professional packing is a popular service in the Inner South given the volume of fine china, artwork, and high-value items in these homes. Our packers can do a full home pack, fragile-only, or pack by room. Boxes are delivered in advance and collected after your move. Ask about our packing options when you call for a quote.

Yes. Goods in Transit and Public Liability Insurance is included in every hourly rate — no add-on required. For buildings in South Yarra, Toorak and Port Melbourne that require a Certificate of Currency, we provide this on request at no charge.