What the move really costs
The purchase price or the rent is only part of it. Set your circumstances below and this builds an honest starting budget for the costs that catch relocating households out.
$21,500
One-off costs of the move itself, before your first mortgage payment or rent cycle.
Removalists and transit insurance
Door to door, packed by you.
$7,500
Temporary accommodation
3 weeks of short-stay while you look.
$4,800
Vehicle transfer and registration
2 vehicles re-registered in Queensland.
$1,800
Setting up the household
Connections, school uniforms, whitegoods, first shop.
$2,600
Bond
Four weeks, held by the RTA.
$3,200
Rent in advance
Commonly two weeks up front.
$1,600
Estimates only, for planning. Removalist quotes vary with access and timing, transfer duty depends on your circumstances and concessions, and rental terms vary by agent. Confirm figures with your removalist, solicitor and lender.