What Our Northern Suburbs Perth 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…

Your Local Northern Suburbs Removalists

Local Expertise Since 2016 · Data sources: ABS Census 2021 · WA
Planning · ID Community

Perth’s northern suburbs are one of the city’s most diverse and fastest-growing residential corridors. From the established brick-and-tile streets of Bayswater and Bassendean to the large mixed-development areas of Stirling, this region spans older character homes, modern builds, and growing apartment precincts — all demanding a removalist who knows the terrain.

Mix of housing eras

Northern suburbs properties range from 1950s brick-and-tile homes to large modern two-storey builds. Furniture access requirements — stairwells, narrow hallways, front gates — vary widely. We assess every property individually before quoting.

Narrow older streets

Bayswater and Bassendean’s older residential streets often have narrow crossovers and limited verge space. Our drivers are experienced in positioning trucks for maximum access on tight streets.

Growing apartment precincts

Parts of Stirling and the northern suburbs are seeing rapid apartment development. We handle lift bookings, body corporate notifications, and building access coordination for new-build apartment moves.

High interstate arrival volume

The northern suburbs attract significant interstate migration, particularly from the eastern states. We handle interstate arrivals with careful offloading coordination and priority scheduling.

220,000
Population
+2.1% p.a.
Annual Growth
$720K
Median House Price
36 years
Median Age

Always included:

  • ✅  2 professional movers + truck
  • ✅  Furniture blankets & wrapping
  • ✅  Disassembly & reassembly
  • ✅  Goods in Transit insurance/li>
  • ✅  Public Liability insurance
  • ✅  Written upfront quote
  • ✅  No hidden fees — ever

Why Choose Hire A Mover in Northern Suburbs Perth?

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One Point of Contact

A dedicated coordinator handles your move from first quote to final box.

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No Hidden Fees

One flat hourly rate. No fuel levies, stair fees, weekend surcharges or back-to-base.

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Fully Insured

Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance on every job, at no extra cost.

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7 Days a Week

Same rate every day — including weekends and public holidays.

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4.8★ on Google

700+ verified reviews. 42,000+ completed moves since 2012.

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Full Service

Moving, packing, boxes, and storage — all under one roof.

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How Hire A Mover Compares in Northern Suburbs Perth

Feature Hire A Mover Budget Operators Large National Chains
Full-time, permanent staff ✔ Always ✘ Typically casual Mixed
Written upfront quote ✔ Every booking ✘ Often verbal Usually
Goods in Transit insurance ✔ Included always ✘ Often excluded Often a paid add-on
Professional packing service ✔ In-house packers ✘ Rarely offered Usually subcontracted
One dedicated contact ✔ Personal coordinator ✘ Varies ✘ Call centre model
7-day availability, no surcharge ✔ Same rate every day Varies Weekend surcharge common
No hidden fees ✔ Guaranteed in writing ✘ Common complaints Fuel levies often added
Google rating ✔ 4.8★ · 700+ reviews Typically 3–4 stars Varies by franchise
42,000+
Completed Moves Since 2012
4.8★
Google Rating · 700+ Reviews
10+ Years
Serving Perth
$220/hr
2 Men & Truck · Fully Inclusive

10 Tips for a Smooth Northern Suburbs Perth Move

After thousands of moves through Northern Suburbs Perth — these are the actions that make the biggest difference on move day.

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Check your driveway crossover width before booking — older northern suburbs streets can limit truck positioning options.

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Book early for end-of-month settlement dates; Stirling and Bayswater are consistently among Perth’s busiest.

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Measure stairwells if your property has a second storey — many older northern suburbs homes have tight upstairs access.

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Pack by room with clear labels to keep the job moving efficiently, particularly for large 4-bedroom homes.

5

Disassemble large furniture the evening before — beds, wardrobes, and bookcases broken down in advance save real time and money.

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Arrange lift access if moving into a new apartment building — most require 48 hours’ notice from building management.

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Declutter before your movers arrive — moving only what you need saves money, especially for the large homes common in this area.

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Use Hire A Packer the day before your move to ensure everything is packed and sealed before the truck arrives.

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Check body corporate move-in/out hours if moving to an apartment — weekday-only moves are common in newer towers.

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Have all boxes sealed and in the main living area before your movers arrive — this is the single biggest time-saver on move day.

Suburbs We Serve in Northern Suburbs Perth

We provide removalist services across all suburbs in Northern Suburbs Perth.

Stirling & Surrounds

StirlingInnalooKarrinyupDianella

Bayswater & Bassendean

BayswaterBassendeanMaylandsMorley

Inner Northern Corridor

Osborne ParkBalcattaTuart HillNollamara

Individual Suburb Pages

Moving in Northern Suburbs Perth: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions Northern Suburbs Perth movers actually ask.

How much do removalists cost in the Northern Suburbs?
Hire A Mover charges $220/hr (2 men) or $300/hr (3 men), billed in 15-minute increments plus a one-off call-out fee. A 3-bedroom house in the northern suburbs typically runs $880–$1,540 depending on access and volume.
Do you service all northern suburbs?
Yes — we cover all suburbs within the northern corridor, including Stirling, Bayswater, Bassendean, Morley, Dianella, Maylands, Innaloo, and surrounding areas.
How far ahead should I book?
3–4 weeks for weekday moves; 5–6 weeks for weekend and end-of-month moves. The northern suburbs see high demand particularly around month-end settlement dates.
What if my driveway is too narrow for a truck?
Our drivers assess access requirements at the quoting stage. Where driveways are too narrow, we position on the verge or street and use trolleys — no additional charge.
Are there hidden fees?
No. One flat hourly rate — no fuel levy, no stair fee, no back-to-base, no weekend surcharge. Our written quote is what you pay.
Do you handle apartment moves in the northern suburbs?
Yes — we coordinate lift bookings, body corporate notifications, and building access for all apartment moves. Advise us at quoting stage and we handle the logistics.

Northern Suburbs Perth Moving Risks — What to Watch Out For

These are the situations that cause the most stress on move day — all avoidable with the right planning.

Uninsured operators

Some budget companies carry no Goods in Transit cover

Hidden fees

Fuel levies, toll charges and back-to-base time added after the quote

No written quote

Verbal-only quotes leave you with no recourse if costs change

Last-minute cancellations

Casual-labour operators cancel when better-paying work comes in

Inexperienced crews

Untrained staff take longer and risk damage to your belongings

Access unfamiliarity

Removalists unfamiliar with your area create costly delays

✓ Hire A Mover charges none of the above — one flat hourly rate, fully inclusive, in writing before your move.

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