Moving around Port Melbourne can mean anything from a bayside apartment to a terrace, warehouse conversion or busy commercial site. Our experienced team plans the access, protects your belongings and keeps the day moving without unnecessary fuss.
Port Melbourne has a real mix of properties: modern apartments around Beacon Cove, older homes, converted industrial buildings, offices and working commercial sites. Each comes with different access, from basement clearances and lift bookings to narrow entries and busy kerbside loading.
Whether you are moving near Bay Street, the foreshore or Princes Pier, we match the truck, crew and equipment to the job. Tell us about stairs, lifts, parking and bulky items when you request a quote, and we will help build a practical plan before moving day.
Choose only the help you need or combine moving, packing and storage into one organised service.
Reliable moving support for townhouses, family homes and larger Port Melbourne properties, including careful protection of floors, doors and furniture.
Specialist handling and suitable equipment for moving pool tables carefully and securely.
Structured office moving for desks, workstations, equipment, documents and furniture with minimal disruption.
Specialised equipment and careful handling for upright pianos and other heavy, delicate household items.
Planned interstate moving services with careful handling and coordinated transport for longer-distance relocations.
Convenient storage for settlement gaps, renovations, decluttering or longer-term requirements.
A successful move is not only about transport. It depends on preparation, communication, correct equipment and movers who respect your belongings and property.
Read Customer ReviewsJake Removals offers Port Melbourne moving services from $135 per hour, depending on the truck, crew size, moving date and access requirements. Because every move is different, we recommend requesting a detailed quote based on your addresses, inventory, stairs, lifts and parking conditions.
| Move type | Typical crew | Indicative duration |
|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom apartment | 2 movers | 2–4 hours |
| Two-bedroom home | 2 movers | 3–5 hours |
| Three-bedroom home | 2–3 movers | 5–7 hours |
| Large home | Custom crew | Quote required |
One Port Melbourne apartment move became more complicated when the building lifts stopped working. Instead of letting the access problem derail the day, the crew reassessed the safest way to move the customer’s belongings and worked with the building team.
The movers stayed patient and accommodating while protecting furniture and shared areas. It is a good example of why apartment moves need more than a truck: the crew must be ready to adjust when building access changes unexpectedly.
If you are moving from an apartment, share the lift booking, loading area, concierge instructions and any backup access with us beforehand. A little planning gives the team more options if something changes on the day.
Provide accurate details early so the right crew, truck and equipment can be allocated to your move.
Tell us your moving date, addresses, property type and approximate inventory.
Share details about parking, stairs, lifts, loading zones and oversized items.
Pack yourself or arrange professional packing and moving materials.
Our team loads, transports and places your belongings in the requested rooms.
Port Melbourne is about 4 km south-west of Melbourne’s CBD and has the postcode 3207. The suburb covers approximately 9.7 km² and has around 14,521 residents. It sits beside Hobsons Bay and the lower reaches of the Yarra River, spanning areas associated with the cities of Port Phillip and Melbourne.
One of Melbourne’s older suburbs, Port Melbourne has changed considerably as former industrial land has been redeveloped. Beacon Cove brought many new homes to the waterfront, while Bay Street remains the main shopping and café strip. The light-rail line provides a direct connection towards the city.
Local landmarks include the foreshore, Port Melbourne Town Hall, North Port Oval, the Port Melbourne Industrial Estate, Station Pier and Princes Pier. We also service nearby South Melbourne, Albert Park, Docklands, Southbank and Melbourne CBD.
We help customers move throughout Port Melbourne’s residential, waterfront and commercial precincts.
Care, efficiency and friendly service are consistently important to customers during a move.
The cost depends on the amount of furniture, travel distance, property access, stairs or lifts, packing requirements and the number of movers needed. Request a quote with details for both addresses to receive a more accurate estimate.
Yes. We can assist with Port Melbourne apartment moves involving lifts, stairs, basement parking, loading zones and tight access. Please provide any building rules or lift-booking times before moving day.
Yes. Full packing, partial packing, fragile-item packing, moving boxes and wrapping materials can be arranged according to your needs.
Yes. Experienced movers and suitable equipment can be arranged for pianos, marble tables, large furniture and other heavy or delicate items.
Yes. Short-term and longer-term storage can be coordinated with your move, including storage for settlement delays, renovations, downsizing and temporary relocation.
Booking early is recommended, especially for weekends, month-end dates and peak moving periods. Last-minute availability may also be possible, so contact the team to check.
Read recent moving stories, practical advice and professional tips from the Jake Removals team.
Moving house doesn’t always happen in one straightforward step. Sometimes, you need to leave your current property before your new home is ready. Whether you’re selling a house,…
Read Article →
From a Bayside Apartment to a Family Home in the West Moving from an inner-city apartment to a house across the bay is one of the most common…
Read Article →
Higher interest rates, record rents and fast-growing outer suburbs are changing how Melbourne families decide where to live. Here's what the latest government data says about moving in…
Read Article →Tell us what you are moving and receive a free, no-obligation quote.