Route	Transit Time	Frequency
Sydney ↔ Melbourne	2-3 days	Daily	View Route →
Sydney ↔ Brisbane	2-3 days	Daily	View Route →
Melbourne ↔ Brisbane	3-4 days	3x Weekly	View Route →
Melbourne ↔ Adelaide	1-2 days	Daily	View Route →
Sydney ↔ Perth	5-7 days	2x Weekly	View Route →
Adelaide ↔ Perth	3-5 days	2x Weekly	View Route →
Sydney ↔ Canberra	1 day	Daily	View Route →
Brisbane ↔ Cairns	2-3 days	3x Weekly	View Route →

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State-Specific Considerations

Some states have unique requirements. Here's what you need to know.

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Western Australia

Quarantine State

WA has strict quarantine laws. Fresh produce, plants, soil, and certain seeds cannot enter the state. Our team will advise you on what can and cannot be transported.

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Tasmania

Ferry Crossing + Quarantine

Tasmania requires Bass Strait ferry crossing (included in our quotes) and has quarantine restrictions similar to WA. Plants and produce cannot enter.

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Northern Territory

Wet Season Considerations

During the wet season (Nov-Apr), some regional NT areas may experience access delays. Darwin and major corridors remain accessible year-round.

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Interstate Moving Questions

Which Australian city are people moving to most? ▼

Queensland leads the nation in net interstate migration, with +21,595 people relocating to the Sunshine State in 2024-25. Brisbane and the Gold Coast are the primary destinations. Western Australia is second with +10,288 net arrivals.

Which states are losing the most residents? ▼

New South Wales saw the largest net loss with -24,328 people leaving for other states in 2024-25. Victoria also experienced a slight net loss of -777. Many are relocating to Queensland and Western Australia for lifestyle and affordability reasons.

What is the cheapest interstate moving route? ▼

The Sydney-Melbourne corridor offers the best value due to high truck volumes and daily services. Backloading on this route typically saves 40-60% compared to dedicated truck hire. Brisbane-Sydney is another affordable corridor with daily services.

Which states have quarantine restrictions for moving? ▼

Western Australia and Tasmania have strict quarantine laws. Certain items including live plants, fresh produce, soil, and some seeds cannot be transported into these states. Our teams are experienced with these requirements and will advise you during the quoting process.

How long does an interstate move take? ▼

Transit times vary by route: Sydney-Melbourne takes 2-3 days, Sydney-Brisbane 2-3 days, Melbourne-Brisbane 3-4 days, and cross-country routes like Perth-Sydney take 5-7 days. Backloading typically adds 1-2 days of flexibility compared to dedicated moves.

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