Moving Boxes Sydney

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Hire Quality Moving Boxes in Sydney

We offer customers the supplies needed for their move at competitive prices.

Not only do we offer the best removalist prices in Sydney, Smartmove also supplies moving boxes needed for home and office relocations for your packing and convenience. You can choose to either purchase or hire moving boxes. We will deliver the estimated amount of boxes needed free of charge* and other packing materials to your door. On moving day, you will only pay for the boxes you have used, which will be included in your final bill. Click here to use our storage calculator tool.

Now for the good bit; after your move, all Smartmove boxes that are in good condition will be bought back from you and collected free of charge*! It doesn’t matter if your office is in Sydney’s bustling CBD or your home is in the Northern Beaches, we’ll come to you to collect your usable moving boxes. Please see our boxes price list and buy back prices for more information. Collection will be at a time convenient to you and you will be credited back shortly afterwards.

Smartmove will deliver free of charge your packing materials. A minimum order applies. Please refer to our boxes price list and buy back prices.

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Which Box should I use?

Select the options below to find which box to use in your next move.

Book box

Book Boxes (new or used)

Tea chest

Tea Chests (new or used)

Portarobe

Port-a-Robes

$31.50

smartmove carry polymer bag

Soft Packing Bags (pack of 3)

$15.50

1 2 ream of paper

Packing Paper

packing tape

Packing Tape

$4.50

marker

Marker Pens

$3.90

tape gun

Tape Guns

$28.50

bubble p10375500 opened bubble 1

Bubble Wrap (price per metre)

$3.85

paper backed bubble wrap

Paper-Backed Bubble Wrap (price per metre)

$8.90

mattress cover king

King Size Mattress Cover

$15.00

heavy duty mattress cover queen mattress roll

Double Mattress Cover

$15.00

heavy duty mattress cover single mattress roll

Single Mattress Cover

$15.00

3 seater cover 4

Sofa Cover

$15.00

lounge chair covers

Arm Chair Cover

$15.00

heavy duty furniture cover dining chair roll

Dining Chair Cover

$15.00

Wine Box (inc 2 inserts)

$7.70

small medium large tv box

Small TV Box up to 50″ (1100mm)

$110.00

small medium large tv box

Medium TV Box 50″ to 65″ (1200mm)

$120.00

small medium large tv box

Large TV Box 65″ to 85″ (1950mm)

$150.00

carpet protctor

Carpet Protector

$4.30

SmartMove Sydney Storage Zip Lock Bags

Zip Lock Bags

$0.75

Silica Gel Packet

Silica Gel Packet

$5.75

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Picture box (small)

$8.60

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Picture box (large)

$17.50

How Many Packing Boxes Do I Need? Sydney Moving Guide

If you are moving house in Sydney, one of the most common questions is

How many packing boxes do I need?

To make things easier, we recommend allowing extra materials so you do not run short during your move.

As a professional removals and storage company, we suggest sticking to three carton sizes and always using twin wall boxes for better strength and protection.

Book Boxes

Small, heavy duty cartons. Ideal for books, pantry items and other heavy belongings.

Tea Chests

Large cartons. Best for kitchenware, clothing, toys and general household items.

Porta Robes

Wardrobe cartons with a hanging rail, designed for transporting clothes without removing them from hangers.

Below is a practical guide to the average packing materials and moving boxes Sydney locals need when moving home, including consumables such as butcher paper, tape and protective covers.

1 Bedroom Apartment – Packing Materials Estimate

Average total: 40–60 boxes

CARTONS:

40 Book Boxes
20 Tea Chests
3 Porta Robes

CONSUMABLES:

5kg Butcher Paper
4 Rolls Packing Tape
1 Mattress Protector
3 Soft Material Bags
1 Tape Gun
10m Roll Bubble Wrap
1 Permanent Marker

Total for above package (based on all materials used):

New materials: $599.90 (before deposits returned)

Used (but in good condition) materials: $468.90 (before deposits returned)

Optional/Additional Specialty Boxes & Protection:

TV Box (Small up to 50", Medium 50–65", Large 65–85")
Mattress Covers (King / Queen / Double / Single)
Paper-Backed Bubble Wrap (for canvases)
Picture Box (Large / XL)
Wine Boxes (hold 12 bottles)

2 Bedroom Home – Packing Materials Estimate

Average total: 50–75 boxes

CARTONS:

50 Book Boxes
25 Tea Chests
5 Porta Robes

CONSUMABLES:

14kg Butcher Paper
2 Permanent Markers
6 Soft Material Bags
6 Rolls Packing Tape
1 Tape Gun
20m Roll Bubble Wrap

Total for above package (based on all materials used):

New materials: $858.55 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Used (but in good condition) materials: $694.80 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Optional/Additional Specialty Boxes & Protection:

TV Box (Small up to 50", Medium 50–65", Large 65–85")
Mattress Covers (King / Queen / Double / Single)
Paper-Backed Bubble Wrap (for canvases)
Picture Box (Large / XL)
Wine Boxes (hold 12 bottles)

3 Bedroom House – Packing Guide

Average total: 60-90 boxes

CARTONS:

60 Book Boxes
30 Tea Chests
6 Porta Robes

CONSUMABLES:

28kg Butcher Paper
2 Permanent Markers
9 Soft Material Bags
8 Rolls Packing Tape
1 Tape Gun
40m Roll Bubble Wrap

Total for above package (based on all materials used):

New materials: $1,243.30 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Used (but in good condition) materials: $1,046.80 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Optional/Additional Specialty Boxes & Protection:

TV Box (Small up to 50", Medium 50–65", Large 65–85")
Mattress Covers (King / Queen / Double / Single)
Paper-Backed Bubble Wrap (for canvases)
Picture Box (Large / XL)
Wine Boxes (hold 12 bottles)

*Garages, sheds and storage rooms can increase requirements by 20–30%.

4 Bedroom House – Moving Materials Estimate

Average total: 80-110 boxes

CARTONS:

80 Book Boxes
40 Tea Chests
8 Porta Robes

CONSUMABLES:

33kg Butcher Paper
2 Permanent Markers
12 Soft Material Bags
10 Rolls Packing Tape
1 Tape Gun
80m Roll Bubble Wrap

Total for above package (based on all materials used):

New materials: $1,731.30 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Used (but in good condition) materials: $1,469.30 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Optional/Additional Specialty Boxes & Protection:

TV Box (Small up to 50", Medium 50–65", Large 65–85")
Mattress Covers (King / Queen / Double / Single)
Paper-Backed Bubble Wrap (for canvases)
Picture Box (Large / XL)
Wine Boxes (hold 12 bottles)

*Garages, sheds and storage rooms can increase requirements by 20–30%.

5 Bedroom House – Large Home Packing Estimate

Average total: 120-160 boxes

CARTONS:

100 Book Boxes
60 Tea Chests
12 Porta Robes

CONSUMABLES:

56kg Butcher Paper
3 Permanent Markers
12 Soft Material Bags
11 Rolls Packing Tape
2 Tape Gun
80m Roll Bubble Wrap

Total for above package (based on all materials used):

New materials: $2,251.20 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Used (but in good condition) materials: $1,902.20 (before deposits returned/buybacks)

Optional/Additional Specialty Boxes & Protection:

TV Box (Small up to 50", Medium 50–65", Large 65–85")
Mattress Covers (King / Queen / Double / Single)
Paper-Backed Bubble Wrap (for canvases)
Picture Box (Large / XL)
Wine Boxes (hold 12 bottles)

*Executive homes and long-term family properties typically sit at the higher end of this range.

What Affects How Many Packing Boxes You Need?

Your packing material requirements may increase if you have:

A garage, attic or storage cage
Large book collections
Extensive kitchenware
Children’s toys and equipment
A home office
Long-term storage items

As a guide:

Minimalist homes → 15–20% fewer boxes
Long-term family homes → 20–30% more boxes

* All price are inc gst.

* One free delivery applies within our Sydney delivery area otherwise a delivery charge applies, please call to enquire.

* In order to help keep boxes in good condition, please ensure that any writing on the boxes is done on the tape. Please remove all tape prior to folding flat. Unfortunately we can not buy back boxes with writing on them.

Order Packing Boxes & Moving Supplies in Sydney

If you’re looking for packing supplies and moving boxes in Sydney, we supply professional-grade removalist cartons and consumables across the area.

Using proper Book Boxes, Tea Chests, Porta Robes and quality packing materials ensures your belongings stay protected throughout your move.

Contact us today for a fast packing materials quote anywhere in Sydney.

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