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Moving house checklist for Australia: timeline and who to tell
Moving is two lists: jobs to do before the day, and people to tell afterwards. Here's both, in order, with the official links.
Moving timeline
| When | Jobs |
|---|---|
| 6 to 8 weeks out | Get removalist quotes, book time off, start decluttering, check your lease's notice rules if you're renting |
| 3 to 4 weeks out | Book the removalist, arrange connection of power, gas and internet at the new place, collect boxes |
| 1 to 2 weeks out | Set up mail redirection, pack non-essentials, book a bond clean if needed |
| Moving day | Meter readings and photos at both places, keys, an "open first" box |
| First week after | Update your address everywhere below |
Who to notify
- Mail: Australia Post mail redirection.
- ATO: update your contact details.
- Medicare: update your personal details.
- Electoral roll: AEC enrolment.
- Driver licence and car rego: your state's transport agency. Some states set a deadline; Queensland, for example, says within 14 days.
- Also: bank, super fund, employer, insurers, doctor and dentist, schools, subscriptions and online shopping accounts.
Budget for the move
Add up the removalist, cleaning, connection fees, overlap rent, bond, and the new-home bits you'll inevitably buy. Compare at least three removalist quotes on the same inventory.
Free tip: Pack an "open first" box: kettle, mugs, toilet paper, phone chargers, a few tools, bed sheets, medication and pet food. Label it on every side.
Want it done for you? Moving House Checklist Australia (PDF, DOCX, XLSX)
An Australian moving timeline and who-to-notify list with official links, plus a budget and task tracker that works out due dates from your moving day.
- 15-page fillable A4 PDF checklist and editable .docx
- Moving budget and task tracker (.xlsx): tasks, removalist quotes, budget, packing
- Licence and rego address-change links for every state and territory
- Official links checked Nov 2026
US$8.99 one-time on Whop. Instant download.
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General information only. Check each organisation's official page for current requirements. Last checked 16 Nov 2026.