1st Move International are one of the UK’s leading independent international removal companies. We've provided guaranteed weekly removals to Perth for over 25 years, ensuring your personal belongings are delivered safely and straight to your door.
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The capital of Western Australia is a popular destination for British expats, in fact, over 10% of all our removals to Australia went to Perth in 2023. With Fast Track customs clearance and full insurance cover options, moving with 1st Move International will ensure a smooth and seamless transition to Australia.
Whether you need a Shared or Full container shipping service, we'll be there to guide you through the moving overseas process. Simply fill out our quick and easy form to get a free, personalised quote for your removals to Perth.
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As a guide, the average price of international removals from the UK to Perth in 2024 starts from £674 for a small move (shared container) and from £3,498 for larger moves (full 20ft container). Your final cost will depend on the size of your move and your exact destination in Perth.
| Move Type | Shipment Size | Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Move / Essentials | Part Load | £674 to £872 |
| 1-Bed House / Flat | Shared Container | £1,009 to £1,311 |
| 2-Bed House | Shared Container | £1,783 to £2,114 |
| 3-Bed House | 20ft Container | £3,498 to £3,919 |
| 4-Bed House | 40ft Container | £5,166 to £5,830 |
Prices shown are port to port freight costs and do not include UK collection or packing costs.
To receive an accurate price for your move to Perth, simply request a quick quote, or give us a call on 0117 9828 123.
Our shipping and moving process is unique, designed with you in mind.
Sea freight container shipping is typically the best method for shipping your items from the UK to Perth. You can choose between a Shared Container or a Full Container service, depending on the size and volume of your move.
Shared Container is the most cost-effective and efficient way of shipping your belongings from the UK to Perth. This is the perfect option for 2-3 bedroom moves. You'll share container space with other customers so that you only pay for the space that you need for your move.
Our improved packing methods see us ship your belongings alongside commercial goods, meaning we never have to wait for a container to be full before shipping. Once packed, your shipment will go out on the next available weekly shipment to Perth.
Full Container is best suited for larger moves, such as those moving the contents of a 3+ bedroom home. You'll have exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container for your move to Perth that includes only your belongings.
Your container can either be loaded at your home (subject to access) or your belongings can be collected, professionally packed and loaded back at one of our facilities.
We are the only removal company to use our shrink-fast packing method, designed to eliminate handling of your individual items, both in the UK and in Perth. It’s the safest way to move, ensuring your goods arrive safely at your door and untouched by third parties.
Find out what our Perth movers have to say about our service:
Yasmin I
Bradford to Perth, AustraliaThank you all so very much for being so kind, thoughtful, helpful and a spot on service. So easy to deal with all the way through. I will deffo recommend you all and will share pics of the safe arrival to our home in Aus. For a challenging chapter of my life, you've made it so much more bearable. THANK YOU to Tessa, Tom, Geri, Dave and Patrick. Great team!!!👏👌
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Helen H
London to Perth, AustraliaI chose 1st move as I liked their transparency in wrapping your goods and measuring them on pallets and sending you photos. Phone calls and quotes and paperwork was as clear as such a tricky process could be. The man who came to collect was bang on time and very professional. All staff I spoke to on the phone were helpful too. The goods arrived in good time and in perfect condition.
Read more Australia moving reviewsIt takes roughly 47 days for international removals to reach Perth from the UK. This is the time it takes for port to port transit times from London Gateway to Fremantle, the main port in Perth.
The average cost to ship furniture to Perth starts from £674 for a small shipment via shared container and from £3,498 for a full container shipment. These are just rough estimates for shipping furniture to Australia from the UK.
The total cost will depend on the destination, size or volume of your move and the services you require. Fill out our quick and easy form to get a tailored, free quote for shipping furniture to Perth. Alternatively, call us on +44 117 9828 123 or .
1st Move International can help you move to Perth any time of the year. However, according to Universal Immigration Services, January-March and July-September are popular times for people to move to Australia as there are more job offerings.
To move to Perth permanently you will need a visa before you can ship your items. The most common way to become a permanent resident is to obtain one of the following visas; a family-stream permanent visa, a work-stream permanent visa or business or investor-stream permanent visa.
It'll be ideal to have a property and a job lined up early on for your move to Perth. You'll also want to get a quote for shipping your items so you can get an accurate timeline for your move.
To ship your items to Perth, we’ll need the following documents:
Rest assured, documents and forms can be securely uploaded via our document transfer page.
Read our detailed customs guide for Australia to find out more.
Yes, you can track your shipment with a unique tracking number once it’s on its way to Perth. This will allow you to monitor the progress of your shipment online using our container tracking tool and stay informed about its estimated arrival time.
Yes, we can arrange to ship your car inside a container or by specialist Ro/Ro (Roll on Roll off) services from Southampton. You will have to obtain prior permission and apply for Vehicle Import Approval before you can ship your car.
Autoshippers is part of the 1st Move International group of companies and are one of the largest shippers of private vehicles to Perth. With 25+ years in the industry, they can guide you through the intricacies, paperwork, and customs required to safely ship your vehicle.
Many Brits are attracted to Perth’s climate, lifestyle and sense of community. The cost of living in Perth is considered affordable compared to other big cities in Australia and the healthcare system is relativity similar to the UKs. Perth is also home to 60,000 British expats who act as a support network for those new arrivals.
Popular suburbs to live in Perth include Fremantle, Cottesloe, Subiaco and Victoria Park. The best area for you will depend on your circumstances and requirements. To find out more, read our Moving to Australia guide.
The cost of living in Perth for 2024 is 31.1% lower than in the UK (London). Similar to other Australian cities, groceries are more expensive by 16.5%, but lower property prices and better way of life draw British expats to Perth. Perth offers a more affordable cost of living than Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart.
Below we compare the cost of living in Perth with the UK by looking at London prices.
| Item | Perth | UK (London) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,412.62 (£1,250) | £2,170.83 |
| Price per m2 to buy apartment in city centre | $8,216.81 (£4,257.44) | £13,403.96 |
| Monthly salary after tax | $6,065.08 (£3,142.55) | £3,732 |
| 3 course meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant | $137.50 (£71.24) | £80 |
| 1 litre of milk | $2.51 (£1.30) | £1.33 |
| 1kg chicken fillets | $13.58 (£7.04) | £7.41 |
| Monthly travel pass | $175.25 (£90.80) | £200 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage) for 85m2 apartment | $302.34 (£156.66) | £281.33 |
| Monthly gym membership | $66.18 (£34.29) | £45.33 |
| Monthly private preschool | $2,585 (£1,339.39) | £1,815.85 |
Data taken from Numbeo.
There is a high demand for property in Perth, with it being one of the top areas in Australia for growth in prices. Rent and buying prices still remain lower than many other big cities in Australia, making Perth an affordable place to live. Rental prices are 50.9% lower in Perth than in the UK and it’s 68.2% cheaper to buy in Perth as well.
Below is a comparison of rental and buying prices in Perth compared to London.
| Item | Perth | UK (London) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in city centre | $2,412.62 (£1,250.07) | £2,170.83 |
| Monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartment outside of centre | $1,773.12 (£918.72) | £1,630.26 |
| Price per m2 to buy apartment in city centre | $8,216.81 (£4,257.44) | £13,403.96 |
| Price per m2 to buy apartment outside of city centre | $5,900.21 (£3,057.12) | £7,956.99 |
Data taken from Numbeo.
Children in Perth start primary school at age 5 and must remain in secondary school until the age of 18. There are pre and post education available, but this isn’t mandatory. The Selective Academic Program is available in some state schools in Western Australia and champions gifted students. Perth is home to the University of Western Australia, Curtin University and Murdoch University to name a few.
The job market in Perth is competitive, seeing fewer job listings available than previous years. Key industries include the technology sector, where there is current high demand for data analysts. Like many other Australian cities, healthcare is a significant sector in the job market, with demand for mental health counsellors and similar roles. Mining is an important industry in PErth as well as traditional labour jobs.
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Your life, carefully wrapped, beautifully packed, and protected for the journey ahead.
We are extremely proud of our unique packing process. We are the only international removals company in the UK that uses this tried and tested method to ship your treasured personal possessions overseas.
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