What Our Sutherland Shire Customers Say

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700+ Reviews

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…

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Your Local Sutherland Shire Removalists

The Sutherland Shire
has one of Sydney’s highest owner-occupier rates and a distinct community identity — people
move within the Shire far more than they move out of it. We’ve been the trusted removalist
for Shire families for over a decade, and we know every suburb, street, and access
challenge.

230,000Population
+1.2% p.a.Annual Growth
68%Owner-Occupied
$1.45MMedian
House Price
40 yearsMedian Age
24%Renters

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 · NSW Planning · ID Community

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Cronulla beachside access

Cronulla’s beachfront apartment towers have similar access requirements to Manly and
Bondi — advance dock bookings, goods lift windows, and body corporate approvals.

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Strong owner-occupier market

The Shire has Sydney’s highest loyalty to local area — most Shire moves are within a
10–15km radius. Short-distance, high-care moves are our specialty here.

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Engadine & Heathcote access

Bushland-adjacent properties in Engadine, Heathcote, and Grays Point can have narrow
driveways and access challenges. We assess every address.

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Consistent family upsizing

Miranda and Caringbah see steady family upsizing as Shire residents grow their
families. These are typically 3→4 bedroom house moves with substantial furniture
volumes.

 

Why Choose Hire A Mover in Sutherland Shire?

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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 Sutherland Shire

The details matter when choosing a removalist. Here’s how we compare on what customers care
about most.

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
Box supply & delivery ✔ Hire or buy, delivered ✘ Not available Sometimes
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

 

The Trusted Option for Sutherland Shire Moves

Based in Sydney, we run dedicated crews through Sutherland Shire every day.

42,000+Completed Moves Since 2012
4.8★Google Rating · 700+ Reviews
10+ YearsServing Sydney
$220/hr2 Men & Truck · Fully
Inclusive

 

10 Tips for a Smooth Sutherland Shire Move

Operational advice specific to Sutherland Shire properties, drawn from moves our crews complete in the area every week.

  • Schedule outside Captain Cook Bridge peak hours6:30–9:30 AM and 4–7 PM cause 30–45 minutes of unavoidable delay. Plan cross-Sydney moves to start at 10am, or use Tom Uglys Bridge for early-morning loading.
  • Use Tom Uglys Bridge as bridge-peak alternativeTom Uglys is slightly inland but consistently faster during Captain Cook peaks despite being longer. For moves between Sutherland Shire and St George/Bayside, Tom Uglys is the default.
  • Default to 4-tonne for Cronulla side streetsSurf Road, Gerrale Street, Ocean Grove Avenue and similar Cronulla residential streets accommodate 4-tonne pantechs but trap larger trucks. We use 4-tonne for Cronulla and surrounding small-lot suburbs.
  • Plan 3-man crew for Port Hacking waterfront stair accessBurraneer, Lilli Pilli and Oyster Bay homes often descend to water via stairs from the street side. The third crew member halves stairs-relay loading time.
  • Avoid Cronulla during summer beach seasonDecember–February school holidays make Cronulla and Bate Bay roads sticky all day. Sunday return weekends are the worst. Schedule mid-week mornings if possible.
  • Plan around bushland block vegetation rulesSutherland Shire Council enforces Royal National Park-adjacent vegetation rules in Bonnet Bay, Bangor, Kareela. We cannot cut trees or shrubs — disassembling oversize items to fit existing paths is often needed.
  • Apply for council permit 5 business days ahead if street parking neededSutherland Shire Council Temporary Moving Zone permits cost approximately $90 with 3–5 business days processing. We file on your behalf for Cronulla apartments and other street-parking-only properties.
  • Book school-year-start moves 5–6 weeks aheadLate January through early February peak demand from family relocations into the Shire’s many local schools (Cronulla, De La Salle, Gymea, Caringbah). Saturdays in this window book out 6 weeks ahead.
  • Mid-week mornings dodge beach traffic and dodge bridge peaksTuesday–Thursday 9am–12pm has the most crew availability AND avoids both Captain Cook Bridge peaks AND the worst Cronulla weekend congestion.
  • Reject quotes that don’t ask about waterfront stair accessPort Hacking and Bate Bay waterfront properties often have stair-only access from one side. A quote that doesn’t ask about waterfront access type will balloon on move day with on-site surcharges. We always measure access on quote.

Suburbs Near Sutherland Shire

We provide removalist services across all suburbs near Sutherland Shire.

CronullaMirandaCaringbahSutherlandEngadineGymeaKirraweeJannaliWoolooware

Cronulla & Coastal

CronullaWooloowareCaringbah SouthBurraneerKurnell

Sydney’s only ocean beach suburb. Beachside lifestyle movers, coastal apartments, and a strong owner-occupier market. Premium location, premium moving requirements.

Miranda & Caringbah

MirandaCaringbahGymeaKirraweeJannali

The Shire’s residential heartland — family homes, strong school catchments, and steady apartment development. High demand for weekend removal slots.

Sutherland & Engadine

SutherlandEngadineHeathcoteGrays PointLoftus

More bushland-adjacent properties with larger lots. Tree-lined streets and occasional access challenges — our teams plan for these as standard.

 

Moving in Sutherland Shire: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions Sutherland Shire movers actually ask.

⚠️ Sutherland Shire 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.

Captain Cook Bridge bottleneckThe main Sutherland Shire-to-Sydney connection clogs during peaks 6:30–9:30 AM and 4–7 PM
Cronulla narrow streetsBeach-suburb subdivisions with 1920s small-lot layouts — many side streets accommodate 4-tonne only
Port Hacking waterfront propertiesBurraneer, Lilli Pilli and Oyster Bay homes often have water-only access at one end or stairs-down-cliff access
Summer beach trafficDecember–February school holidays make Cronulla and Bate Bay roads sticky all day, weekends especially
Bushland block vegetation rulesBonnet Bay, Kareela, Bangor and Menai have Royal National Park-adjacent vegetation restrictions affecting access widening
✓ Hire A Mover handles every one of these — bridge-peak-aware scheduling, Tom Uglys Bridge alternative routing, 4-tonne defaults for Cronulla and Port Hacking, off-peak summer booking priority, bushland-friendly access planning.
How much does a Sutherland Shire move cost?
Standard Hire A Mover rate is $220/hr (2 men + truck) or $300/hr (3 men + truck), GST included. Sutherland Shire moves vary widely by area: Cronulla apartments and Miranda townhouses run 3–5 hours; Caringbah and Sutherland family homes run 5–8 hours; Port Hacking waterfront homes with stair access run 8–14 hours. Bushland blocks in Bonnet Bay and Kareela need careful access planning.

Property Type Typical Cost Est. Time
1-Bed Cronulla Apartment $440–$660 2–3 hrs
2-Bed Miranda/Caringbah Apt $660–$880 3–4 hrs
3-Bed Sutherland/Kirrawee House $1,100–$1,540 5–7 hrs
4-Bed Burraneer/Lilli Pilli Home $1,540–$2,640 7–12 hrs
Bushland Block (Bonnet Bay/Kareela) $1,540–$2,420 7–11 hrs
How does the Captain Cook Bridge affect my move?
The Captain Cook Bridge (Princes Highway over Botany Bay) is the main Sutherland Shire–Sydney crossing. Peak hours (6:30–9:30 AM and 4–7 PM weekdays) add 30–45 minutes of unavoidable delay. The alternative Tom Uglys Bridge (slightly inland) is faster during peaks despite being longer in distance. We default cross-Sydney Sutherland Shire moves to 10am starts to hit off-peak, or use Tom Uglys for early-morning loading.
Will a truck fit on Cronulla side streets?
Cronulla was subdivided in the 1920s–30s with 1-car-wide side streets and small lots. Surf Road, Gerrale Street, Ocean Grove Avenue and similar Cronulla residential streets accommodate 4-tonne pantechs but trap 6-tonne and 8-tonne trucks (overhead branches, tight intersections, beach-traffic congestion). We default to 4-tonne for Cronulla, Burraneer Bay and Caringbah Bay neighbourhoods.
My Port Hacking property has water-side access — how does that work?
Several Port Hacking waterfront properties in Burraneer, Lilli Pilli, Oyster Bay and Yowie Bay have one-side-only road access with the property descending toward the water via stairs or a private path. We bring a 3-man crew for these properties, plan staged loading from the closest street point, and use dollies plus rope-pulleys for heavier items. A small number of properties have private wharves — if you’ve pre-arranged water transport, we’ll coordinate, but truck-and-stairs is almost always faster.
How do you handle bushland blocks in Bonnet Bay, Kareela or Menai?
Sutherland Shire Council enforces strict vegetation rules in Royal National Park-adjacent zones (most of Bonnet Bay, Bangor, parts of Kareela). We cannot cut or damage trees or shrubs to widen access. On quote we map the natural access route and identify which oversize items may need disassembly to fit existing paths. Long driveways from street to house are common — we plan crew size accordingly.
When is the busiest moving period in Sutherland Shire?
Two peaks: (1) December–February — summer beach apartment turnover plus school holiday family moves; (2) end of January through early February — school year start for the Shire’s many local schools drives family relocations. Saturdays year-round and end-of-month dates book out 4–5 weeks ahead. Sunday return weekends in summer are particularly congested for Cronulla.
Do I need a permit from Sutherland Shire Council?
For most family-home Sutherland Shire moves the driveways accommodate truck parking and no permit is needed. Where street-only access is realistic (Cronulla apartments, terraced townhouses in Miranda, small-lot properties in Caringbah), Sutherland Shire Council issues Temporary Moving Zone permits for approximately $90 with 3–5 business days processing. We file on your behalf if required.
Are cross-Sydney moves to/from Sutherland Shire more expensive?
The hourly rate is identical, but the Botany Bay crossing (Captain Cook Bridge or Tom Uglys Bridge) adds 30–45 minutes off-peak or 60–90 minutes during peaks. For cross-Sydney Sutherland Shire moves we typically recommend 10am–2pm start windows to hit both off-peak and the gap between school drop-off and pick-up. The bridge tolls are free, so it’s purely a time cost not a fee surcharge.
Can you handle inter-suburb moves within Sutherland Shire?
Yes — the Shire has a self-contained moving market with strong rightsizing activity (family upsizes within Miranda/Caringbah, retirees downsizing from Burraneer family homes to Cronulla apartments, generational moves). Inter-Shire moves typically run shorter than cross-Sydney moves because there’s no bridge crossing time. A typical Caringbah-to-Cronulla family move runs 5–7 hours.
Do you offer storage for Sutherland Shire moves?
Yes — our Mascot and Rosebery storage facilities are 25–35 minutes from Sutherland Shire via Princes Highway and the Captain Cook Bridge. Storage is $220 per module per month, 8 cubic metre modules. Common Sutherland Shire use case: downsizers vacating Burraneer or Caringbah family homes with 2–4 months between settlement and apartment move-in, or holiday rental owners storing furniture during peak tourist months.
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