Moving to Victoria: How to Prepare for an Interstate Move

Melbourne has always been seen as Australia’s cultural capital, claiming to have the country’s best food, music, coffee and sports teams.

Now, as local and loyal Perth removalists, we believe some of that might be for debate.

We will admit that Victoria has an attractive offering of awe-inspiring nature, dramatic coastlines, and a cooler climate that’s perfect for exploring.

So we encourage you to experience a different side to life by moving to Victoria.

We’ll even keep your belongings in storage until you find a place to settle.

What to expect when moving to Victoria

Where to live

Victoria is Australia’s most densely populated state, with a population of 6.7 million.

While two-thirds live in and around Melbourne, there are plenty of great places in Victoria besides the capital.

Geelong: Victoria’s answer to Bunbury, the state’s second city lies 75 kilometres
southwest of Melbourne at the gateway to the Great Ocean Road.
Bendigo: 150 kilometres northwest of Melbourne is Bendigo, a historic town that was once the epicentre of a gold rush in the 1880s.
Ballarat: Famous for food and music festivals, Bendigo is Victoria’s third-largest city.
Lorne and Apollo Bay: Two of the Great Ocean Road’s best towns, Lorne and Apollo Bay share a reputation for coastal culture and renowned landmarks like the Twelve Apostles

If you haven’t decided where to live when you move to Victoria, KEYS The Moving Solution can keep your excess furniture in storage until you find a new home.

We can also move your car across the country if you don’t want to drive the Nullarbor.

Finding work

Victoria is one of Australia’s most economically progressive states.

Where mining and resources drive Western Australia’s GDP, Victoria’s $400 billion economy is divided up a little differently:

Creative industries contribute $23 billion
Digital technologies account for $34 billion
10 universities and 12 TAFEs make Victoria a hub for international education
Tourism and events generate 210,000 jobs and $21.7 billion

As well as these significant sectors, areas like food production, medical technologies, emerging energy, professional services and transport provide no shortage of career opportunities.

Preparing to move to Victoria

Packing checklist

12 months out

Start thinking about areas to live
Research schools for your children
Make a budget for moving to Victoria
Get essential documents in order
Source quotes from interstate removalists
Start communicating with family and friends about the move

6 months out

Book an interstate removalist and organise transit insurance
Decide what to do with your current home
Look into requirements for moving pets interstate
Narrow down where you want to live
Contact schools or childcare providers

2-3 months out

Get organised with a packing schedule and supplies

Begin selling, shipping, storing or donating belongings

Find temporary accommodation or apply for rentals

Make copies of important documents

It’s not easy to pack up your life for an interstate move.

But if you start early and plan carefully, you can take the stress out of relocating across the country.

Finding an interstate removalist in Perth

KEYS The Moving Solution is Perth’s trusted removalist for local, interstate and international relocations.

Our team has over 25 years of experience moving across the country, plus a global moving network to support Australians moving abroad.

But we’re still local, and we’re always here to help.

Get in touch for a personalised quote or to speak with an interstate removalist about your plans for moving to Victoria.

Moving to Victoria: How to Prepare for an Interstate Move