Eastern Suburbs · 2033
Removalists in Kensington
Kensington is UNSW-adjacent apartments and post-war family homes. A 1-bed apartment near UNSW is $450–$600 + GST at $150/hr; a 3-bed family home is $1,050–$1,470 + GST on the 3-mover crew. The variable is Anzac Parade commuter and student traffic.
Founder, Hartmann Removals
Updated October 2026
Moving in Kensington
What Kensington actually involves.
Kensington 2033 sits between Randwick and Kingsford in Randwick Council, immediately west of UNSW. The housing is a mix of newer apartment complexes along Anzac Parade (many purpose-built for the UNSW student and staff market), older 1960s–80s walk-up blocks in the residential pockets, and post-war brick family homes on the streets between Anzac Parade and Doncaster Avenue.
Kensington sees heavy student turnover at UNSW semester start and end — late February and late November are the peak apartment-move weeks. Book 3–4 weeks ahead for those windows because our crews book out fast in the Eastern Suburbs student belt.
Anzac Parade is the main north-south artery and heavy with commuter, bus and student traffic through the day. Weekday mid-morning is consistently the cleanest window for a moving truck.
Before you book
What to tell us when you call.
The quicker we know these, the tighter the hours range on your quote.
01
UNSW student move? Book 3–4 weeks ahead
Late-February and late-November semester weeks see peak turnover. Book early or plan around them.
02
Anzac Parade tower? Book the service lift
Newer Anzac Parade apartment towers require booked service-lift windows (1–2 weeks notice).
03
Weekday mid-morning is cleanest
Anzac Parade slows across the day. 10am–2pm is the sweet spot for truck routes.
What Kensington moves cost
Typical Kensington jobs, typical hours.
Ranges below use our 2-mover crew from $150/hr + GST for apartments and the 3-mover crew from $210/hr + GST for full family homes.
| Home type | Typical hours | Estimated cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed apartment | 3–4 hours | $450–$600 + GST | 3-hour minimum. UNSW-adjacent buildings |
| Share-house single room | 3 hours (min) | from $450 + GST | 3-hour minimum applies |
| 2-bed apartment | 4–6 hours | $600–$900 + GST | Booked service-lift on newer towers |
| 3-bed family home | 5–7 hours | $1,050–$1,470 + GST | 3-mover crew, driveway access |
Studio / 1-bed apartment
Hours
3–4 hours
Cost
$450–$600 + GST
3-hour minimum. UNSW-adjacent buildings
Share-house single room
Hours
3 hours (min)
Cost
from $450 + GST
3-hour minimum applies
2-bed apartment
Hours
4–6 hours
Cost
$600–$900 + GST
Booked service-lift on newer towers
3-bed family home
Hours
5–7 hours
Cost
$1,050–$1,470 + GST
3-mover crew, driveway access
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 Kensington number in writing.
Hourly rate + estimated hours range, specific to your move. Reply within the hour, 6 days (Mon–Sat).
Representative move
A typical Kensington move.
2-bed unit · near UNSW · 4.5 hours · $675 + GST
A common Kensington job: a 2-bedroom unit near the UNSW edge off Anzac Parade, first floor, timed for the gap between university terms when half the street seems to move at once.
Two movers and a truck, four and a half hours — 4.5 × $150 = $675 + GST. We parked off Todman Avenue rather than the light-rail corridor on Anzac Parade, where there is nowhere to stop.
Pattern: Kensington moves cluster around the UNSW calendar, and the light rail decides where the truck can sit. Two movers covers most student and 2-bed units; three comes in for a full house.
A composite of the moves we handle in Kensington most often — realistic hours and pricing from our book, not a named customer.
What's included
In every Kensington hourly rate.
Every number we quote for a Kensington 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 Kensington move with us.
Fully insured. Transparent rates. Same sales contact — Thales Yan — answers within the hour.
Common moves
Where Kensington is moving.
The four lanes we run most often from Kensington. Same hourly rate, same inclusions, same insurance cover on every run.
01
Kensington → Kingsford
via Anzac Pde · ~5 min
Very short UNSW-adjacent lane.
02
Kensington → Sydney CBD
via Anzac Pde / Eastern Distributor · ~15–25 min off-peak
Common commuter lane.
03
Kensington → Randwick
via Doncaster Ave · ~5 min
Short local lane.
04
Kensington → Coogee
via Alison Rd · ~10 min
Coastal cross-lane.
Kensington FAQ
Kensington removalist FAQs.
How much does a Kensington removalist cost in 2026?
A 1-bed Kensington apartment is $450–$600 + GST at $150/hr over 3–4 hours. A 2-bed is $600–$900 + GST. Family homes on our 3-mover crew run $1,050–$1,470 + GST.
Do you handle UNSW student moves?
Regularly. Kensington sees peak turnover at semester start and end. Share-house single-room moves hit the 3-hour minimum at $450 + GST. Book 3–4 weeks ahead for late-Feb and late-Nov.
Do you cover Kingsford and Randwick?
Yes. Same rates across the UNSW-adjacent southern Eastern Suburbs.
When is the best time of day for a Kensington move?
Weekday 10am–2pm — avoids Anzac Parade commuter and student peaks.
Are you insured?
Every job carries public liability and goods-in-transit insurance. Certificate of currency available on request.
Nearby
Also moving in the area?
Our Kensington crews also service these neighbouring Sydney areas. Hourly rates and the included-in-the-rate list are the same across every suburb we cover.
Eastern Suburbs
Removalists in Kingsford
UNSW student apartments, family homes, L2/L3 light rail-adjacent.
View Kingsford page
CBD
Removalists in Zetland
New Green Square high-rise precinct, tower-to-tower moves, dock access.
View Zetland page
Eastern Suburbs
Removalists in Randwick
Mix of Federation houses, walk-up flats, hospital-precinct traffic.
View Randwick page
CBD
Removalists in Waterloo
Green Square apartment towers, service-lift bookings, dock access.
View Waterloo page
CBD
Removalists in Redfern
Victorian terraces + warehouse conversions, station-adjacent.
View Redfern page
Eastern Suburbs
Removalists in Coogee
Beachfront walk-ups, Arden Street parking, summer traffic.
View Coogee page
Eastern Suburbs
Removalists in Maroubra
Beachfront apartments + family homes + Anzac Parade towers.
View Maroubra page
Ready to book your Sydney move?
Hourly rate and estimated hours confirmed within the hour, 6 days a week (Mon–Sat).