Removals from the UK to Australia

Moving to Australia is a major undertaking. Compare experienced UK-to-Australia removal specialists who handle sea freight, AQIS biosecurity requirements, and Australian customs clearance — so you don't have to.

  • Sea freight: 6–12 weeks transit time
  • AQIS biosecurity checks managed for you
  • Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide & beyond
  • Full and shared container options

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All Australian Cities Covered
AQIS Biosecurity Managed
Customs Clearance Included
Fully Insured Transit

Cost of Moving from UK to Australia

Property SizeShared ContainerFull 20ft ContainerFull 40ft Container
Studio / 1-bed flat£2,500 – £4,000£4,000 – £6,500N/A
2-bed house£3,500 – £6,000£5,500 – £8,500£7,000 – £11,000
3-bed house£5,000 – £8,500£7,500 – £12,000£9,000 – £14,000
4-bed houseN/A£9,000 – £14,000£11,000 – £18,000

*Costs are estimates and vary by UK port of departure, Australian port of arrival, and current freight rates. All costs exclude Australian customs/biosecurity fees (typically £500–£1,500).

Important: Australian Biosecurity (AQIS)

Australia has extremely strict biosecurity laws. Items that may carry pests, seeds, or contaminants can be quarantined, treated, or rejected at customs. Your removal company will advise, but common items to be aware of include:

  • ⚠️ Untreated wooden furniture & wicker items
  • ⚠️ Camping, hiking & outdoor equipment
  • ⚠️ Sports equipment with soil or plant matter
  • ⚠️ Seeds, plants & soil
  • ⚠️ Certain food items
  • ⚠️ Animal products

💡 All our specialist Australia removers will complete a biosecurity checklist as part of your pre-move survey. This minimises the risk of quarantine delays on arrival.

UK to Australia Moving Timeline

1

Pre-Move Survey (Week 1–2)

A specialist conducts a video or in-person survey to inventory your goods and provide a firm quote with container size recommendation.

2

Pack & Load (Week 3–4)

Goods are professionally packed, wrapped, and loaded into a shipping container at your home or a local depot for groupage.

3

Sea Freight (Weeks 5–16)

Your container departs from a UK port (usually Southampton or Tilbury) and travels to your chosen Australian port — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth.

4

Customs & Delivery

Your company manages AQIS biosecurity clearance, customs declaration, and final delivery to your new Australian address.

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