Sutherland Shire · 2234
Removalists in Illawong
Illawong is Sutherland Shire waterfront family-home territory on the Georges River. A 3-bed house move with our 3-mover crew is $1,470–$1,890 + GST at $210/hr over 7–9 hours; a 4-bed on the 4-mover crew is $2,400–$3,000 + GST at $300/hr. The variable here is grade — a lot of Illawong streets slope toward the river, and a steep driveway adds hours.
Founder, Hartmann Removals
Updated October 2026
Moving in Illawong
What Illawong actually involves.
Illawong 2234 shares its postcode with Menai and sits directly on the southern bank of the Georges River. The housing pattern is detached family homes on generous blocks, with a meaningful chunk of the suburb enjoying water frontage or river views. The waterfront streets — Old Illawong Road, Fowler Road, Bennett Road — are largely 1980s–2000s builds on sloping blocks.
That slope is the number-one variable in an Illawong move. A house halfway down a steep driveway with an internal 3-flight staircase is a very different job on the clock than a Menai single-level equivalent, even at similar bedroom counts. We ask about driveway gradient and internal stairs on the quote call and size the crew and truck accordingly.
Alfords Point Bridge is the main artery north across the Georges River — the same access route as Menai and Bangor. Weekday 6:30am–8:30am northbound and 4pm–6pm southbound are the peak windows. Where the schedule allows we push Illawong moves to weekday mid-morning or Saturday mornings when the bridge runs cleanly in both directions.
For waterfront-frontage properties: some Illawong homes have a jetty or a boatshed level below the main house. We do not move boats, but any household contents stored at that level count as an extra floor of stairs on the clock — flag it on the quote call and we'll factor it into the hours estimate.
Before you book
What to tell us when you call.
The quicker we know these, the tighter the hours range on your quote.
01
Steep driveway or river-view slope? Send a photo
A photo of the driveway from the street tells us more than a description. Sloping driveways are workable — we just want to bring the right truck and the right crew size for the load-out from that gradient.
02
Internal stair count matters more here than in flat suburbs
Two- and three-storey Illawong homes are common, and the main bedrooms are often on the upper level. Every flight of stairs above the ground floor adds real hours — we quote the full hours range once we know the layout.
03
Weekday 9:30am–3pm avoids Alfords Point peaks
Same bridge, same pattern as Menai. A mid-morning start and a mid-afternoon finish keeps the truck moving in both directions across the river.
04
Boatshed level counts as an extra floor
Waterfront homes with a lower-level boatshed or storage room are common in Illawong. If we're moving contents from that level, it counts as an extra stair count for hours — we'll allow for it in the quoted range.
What Illawong moves cost
Typical Illawong jobs, typical hours.
Ranges below use our 3-mover crew from $210/hr + GST for standard family homes and the 4-mover big-truck crew from $300/hr + GST for larger multi-level homes. Steep driveways may push toward the upper end.
| Home type | Typical hours | Estimated cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-bed single-level house | 7–9 hours | $1,470–$1,890 + GST | 3-mover crew, straightforward access |
| 3-bed split-level with river slope | 8–10 hours | $1,680–$2,100 + GST | Slope + internal stairs add ~1–2 hours |
| 4-bed waterfront family home | 9–11 hours | $2,700–$3,300 + GST | 4-mover crew, multi-level access |
| 5+ bed executive home | 10–12 hours | $3,000–$3,600 + GST | 4-mover crew, possible two loads |
3-bed single-level house
Hours
7–9 hours
Cost
$1,470–$1,890 + GST
3-mover crew, straightforward access
3-bed split-level with river slope
Hours
8–10 hours
Cost
$1,680–$2,100 + GST
Slope + internal stairs add ~1–2 hours
4-bed waterfront family home
Hours
9–11 hours
Cost
$2,700–$3,300 + GST
4-mover crew, multi-level access
5+ bed executive home
Hours
10–12 hours
Cost
$3,000–$3,600 + GST
4-mover crew, possible two loads
All rates plus GST. Minimum charge 3 hours. Your written quote shows the hourly rate and the estimated hours range specific to your move — confirmed before you book.
See your Illawong number in writing.
Hourly rate + estimated hours range, specific to your move. Reply within the hour, 6 days (Mon–Sat).
Representative move
A typical Illawong move.
4-bed house · off Old Illawarra Road · 7 hours · $2,100 + GST
A common Illawong job: a large 4-bedroom house on a sloping bush block off Old Illawarra Road, with a steep driveway and a long carry up to the front door. The block, not the furniture, is what stretches an Illawong move.
Four movers and a big truck, seven hours — 7 × $300 = $2,100 + GST. The bigger crew earns its keep on a steep block: more hands means fewer trips up the slope and a job finished in one visit.
Pattern: for the big bush-block houses around Illawong and Alfords Point, four movers and the big truck is often the right call. We size the crew off the driveway and the slope as much as the room count.
A composite of the moves we handle in Illawong most often — realistic hours and pricing from our book, not a named customer.
What's included
In every Illawong hourly rate.
Every number we quote for a Illawong move is the number you pay, with these covered in the hourly rate. The call-out fee is a separate line, shown on your quote before you book — no fuel surcharge, no weekend line-item surprise.
Public liability insurance to $20 million and goods-in-transit insurance on every single move.
- Furniture blankets & protection
- Disassembly and reassembly of standard beds and furniture
- Moving equipment (dollies, trolleys, specialist equipment)
- Fuel and tolls within Sydney metro
- Public liability insurance
- Transit insurance
- Professional uniformed removalists
- No hidden surcharges
Book your Illawong move with us.
Fully insured. Transparent rates. Same sales contact — Thales Yan — answers within the hour.
Common moves
Where Illawong is moving.
The four lanes we run most often from Illawong. Same hourly rate, same inclusions, same insurance cover on every run.
01
Illawong → Menai
via Menai Rd · ~5–10 min
Common local family-home lane — same-postcode move. Short drive means more clock time on load and unload.
02
Illawong → Sydney CBD
via Alfords Point Bridge / M5 · ~35–50 min off-peak
Downsize or work-relocation lane. Avoid the northbound morning peak on Alfords Point Bridge.
03
Illawong → Cronulla
via Menai Rd / Kingsway · ~20–25 min
Sutherland Shire downsize lane. Kingsway can slow through Miranda mid-afternoon.
04
Illawong → Sutherland
via Old Illawong Rd / Old Princes Hwy · ~10–15 min
Cross-shire lane into Sutherland town centre. Old Princes Highway is the smoother mid-day route.
Illawong FAQ
Illawong removalist FAQs.
How much does an Illawong removalist cost in 2026?
A 3-bed single-level Illawong home is $1,470–$1,890 + GST with our 3-mover crew at $210/hr. A 4-bed waterfront home with slope and internal stairs is $2,700–$3,300 + GST with the 4-mover big-truck crew at $300/hr. Steep driveways or multi-level layouts push toward the top of each range.
Can you handle a house with a steep driveway?
Yes — we do it regularly here. The truck usually parks on the street rather than trying the steep drive, and we shuttle the load using dollies and trolleys. Send us a photo of the driveway on the quote call and we'll size the crew and truck to the gradient.
Do you move waterfront furniture and boatshed contents?
Standard household contents from boatsheds and lower-level rooms, yes — treat the level as an extra floor of stairs on the clock. We do not move boats themselves, jet-skis or similar watercraft; those need a specialist.
What is the fastest route from Illawong to the city?
Alfords Point Bridge north to the Kingsford Smith Freeway and M5. Off-peak to Sydney CBD is 35–50 minutes; northbound before 8:30am on weekdays is the peak. Weekend mornings are the fastest window.
Do you cover Alfords Point and Bangor as well?
Yes. We regularly move across western Sutherland Shire — Alfords Point, Bangor, Menai, Barden Ridge, Woronora Heights. Same rates, same Alfords Point Bridge timing pattern applies.
Do you offer storage between moves?
Yes — 10 cubic-metre storage pods from $199/month. Common for Illawong customers between selling a waterfront home and settling on a smaller downsize. Delivery back on your move-in day is included.
Are you insured for waterfront family homes?
Public liability and goods-in-transit insurance on every job. Floor protection at both ends, blanket wrap on all timber and upholstered pieces, straps on the truck. Certificate of currency available on request.
Nearby
Also moving in the area?
Our Illawong crews also service these neighbouring Sydney areas. Hourly rates and the included-in-the-rate list are the same across every suburb we cover.
Southern Sydney
Removalists in Bangor
Western-Shire family homes, bushland cul-de-sacs, Alfords Point access.
View Bangor page
Southern Sydney
Removalists in Menai
Sutherland Shire family homes, cul-de-sac streets, Alfords Point Bridge access.
View Menai page
Southern Sydney
Removalists in Sutherland
Shire gateway, family homes on generous blocks, Princes Highway logistics.
View Sutherland page
Southern Sydney
Removalists in Jannali
Station-village family homes, bushland streets, Como-adjacent.
View Jannali page
Southern Sydney
Removalists in Como
Georges River waterfront homes, steep river streets, station-adjacent.
View Como page
Southern Sydney
Removalists in Kirrawee
Brick Pit apartment precinct + family homes, station-adjacent.
View Kirrawee page
Southern Sydney
Removalists in Engadine
Southern-Shire family homes, Royal National Park edge, Princes Hwy.
View Engadine page
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