Cost by shipment size
- Part-load (5 m³, ~1-bed flat): £1,800–£2,800.
- Small container (20ft, ~2–3 bed home): £4,200–£6,500.
- Full container (40ft, 4-bed+): £6,800–£9,500.
- Excess baggage / airfreight (per 100 kg): £900–£1,400 — for essentials you need immediately.
What's included in a standard export quote
- Export packing, wrapping and labelling at your UK address.
- Loading, road transit to port, container loading and shipping.
- Sea freight to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth (8–12 weeks door-to-door).
- Australian customs clearance, unloading and delivery to your new address.
Customs and biosecurity
- Australia has some of the world's strictest biosecurity — wooden items, food, garden equipment and used outdoor gear are inspected and sometimes treated.
- Budget £150–£450 for AQIS/DAWE inspection and potential fumigation.
- You need an Unaccompanied Personal Effects (B534) form and Australian visa/residency proof.
How to save
- Sell heavy, low-value items — cost per m³ makes cheap flat-pack furniture uneconomic to ship.
- Groupage / part-load if you don't need a full container — you share the cost.
- Get 3+ international quotes — international shipping prices vary more than domestic.