Moving Boxes Melbourne —
Hire or Buy
Delivered Next Business Day
Hire moving boxes from $3.25 each with a refundable deposit, or buy new and used boxes to keep. Free next business day delivery across all Melbourne suburbs — CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Inner Suburbs, Western Melbourne and more — with 2-hour delivery windows.
Hire Moving Boxes in Melbourne — Save More & Skip Disposal
Hiring moving boxes in Melbourne is the most cost-effective option for most house moves. You pay less per box than buying new, and when you're finished unpacking — we come to your door across any Melbourne suburb to collect them. No breaking down boxes, no trips to a recycling depot.
When you hire from Hire A Box Melbourne, you pay a small refundable deposit per box at checkout — $1.60 per medium box and $2.50 per large box. Return your boxes within 3 months in good condition and every cent comes back to you within 5 business days.
Moving within Melbourne to the CBD, from the Inner East, across the Inner North, or out to the Eastern Suburbs — our delivery drivers cover all of it Monday to Friday, with 2-hour arrival windows.
Hire Moving Boxes in Melbourne →From $3.25/box
Hire heavy-duty moving boxes at a lower per-box cost than buying outright
Refundable Deposit
$1.60 medium · $2.50 large. Fully refunded within 5 business days on return
Keep for 3 Months
You have up to 3 months from delivery — ideal for Melbourne settlement periods
Free Melbourne Pickup
We collect from your Melbourne address when you're done — no depot trips
Keep Some, Return Some
Decide box-by-box. Forfeit deposit only on those you keep — no invoice
Free Top-Up Delivery
Need more boxes mid-move? Second orders over $35 delivered free in Melbourne
Buy Moving Boxes in Melbourne — New or Used, Yours to Keep
If you're planning to keep your boxes long-term, or if you're storing items across Melbourne between settlement dates, buying is the right choice. Choose from brand new boxes at full strength or quality-checked used boxes at a lower price — both delivered free in Melbourne on orders over $99.
All moving boxes — new or used — are made from premium virgin (non-recycled) cardboard and quality-checked before delivery. There is no deposit when you buy — the boxes are yours to keep. Perfect for apartment moves in South Yarra, house moves across the Inner North, or downsizing in Hawthorn.
Not sure how many boxes you need? Use our box calculator below — and your first top-up delivery over $35 is always free anywhere in Melbourne.
Buy Moving Boxes in Melbourne →Brand New Boxes
Full structural strength, never used — maximum protection for your belongings
Used Boxes
Quality-checked and structurally sound — same premium board at a lower price
No Deposit
Pay once, keep forever. No returns, no deposit, no follow-up
Free Melbourne Delivery $99
Free next-day delivery on purchase orders of $99 or more — all Melbourne suburbs
All Sizes Available
Medium, large and porta robe — buy exactly what you need
Virgin Cardboard
Non-recycled, premium-grade board — stronger than hardware store boxes
Moving Box Delivery in Melbourne
That Works Around You
Hire A Box delivers moving boxes and packing supplies across all Melbourne suburbs — from Bondi in the east to Penrith in the west, Manly in the north to Cronulla in the south. Choose a 2-hour delivery window and our driver will be there. Six days a week, 8am–6pm.
Next-day delivery available Monday–Friday across all Melbourne suburbs. Need boxes urgently in Melbourne? Call us on 1300 858 446 — same-day may be possible.
2-Hour Melbourne Delivery Windows
Choose 8–10am, 10–12, 12–2, 2–4 or 4–6pm. No waiting around all day in Melbourne traffic.
All Melbourne Suburbs Covered
CBD, Inner East, Inner North, Bayside, Eastern Suburbs, Western Melbourne and more.
Assembly Demo on Delivery
Our Melbourne driver can show you how to fold and tape boxes for maximum strength.
Leave Somewhere Safe
Not home in Melbourne? Tell us where to leave your boxes — at the door, with a neighbour, under a carport.
Free Top-Up Delivery
Ran short mid-move? Second orders over $35 delivered free to any Melbourne address.
Free Melbourne Pickup (Hired Boxes)
When you're done unpacking, book online and we collect from your Melbourne address — free.
Moving Boxes Delivered Across All Melbourne Suburbs
Hire A Box delivers to every major Melbourne metropolitan suburb. Whether you're moving from a South Yarra apartment, a Brighton house, or packing up an office in the CBD — we've got you covered.
CBD & Inner City
Inner North
Inner East
Bayside & South
Eastern Suburbs
Western & North-West
Not sure if we deliver to your Melbourne suburb? Not sure if we deliver to your Melbourne suburb? Enter your postcode on the order page — or call us on 1300 858 446 and we'll confirm immediately.
Check My Melbourne Postcode →Not All Moving Boxes Are Equal
The boxes at Melbourne hardware stores and supermarkets are made from recycled cardboard of inconsistent grade — fine for light storage, but not purpose-built for the demands of a full Melbourne house move.
Hire A Box moving boxes are made from virgin (non-recycled) board at a premium grade — stiffer, more consistent, and far less likely to bow or fail when fully loaded and stacked in a Melbourne removal truck. Every box passes a durability check before delivery.
| Hire A Box | Hardware Store | |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard source | Virgin non-recycled board | Recycled, inconsistent grade |
| Board grade | Premium — stiff and reliable | Standard — softer under load |
| Built for moving | Purpose-built for house moves | General storage box |
| Durability tested | Yes — before every delivery | No individual testing |
| Delivered to you | Free next-day delivery Melbourne | You drive and collect them |
| Hire & return | Yes — deposit refunded | Not available |
How Many Moving Boxes Do I Need in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne movers underestimate how many boxes they need. Use this guide as a starting point — your first top-up delivery over $35 is always free.
Studio / 1 Bedroom
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
5+ Bedrooms
Detailed Box Breakdown by Melbourne Home Size
| Home Size | Medium Boxes | Large Boxes | Porta Robe Boxes | Total Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bedroom | 15–20 | 5–8 | 1–2 | 20–30 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 25–35 | 8–12 | 2–3 | 35–50 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 35–45 | 12–18 | 3–4 | 50–67 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 45–60 | 18–25 | 4–6 | 67–91 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 60+ | 25+ | 6+ | 91+ |
* Assumes fully furnished Melbourne home. Add 20% for large kitchen, a home office, or a double garage.
Not sure exactly how many you need for your Melbourne move? Order a few extra — returned boxes are collected for free (hire orders) and your first top-up delivery over $35 is free. You can't over-order with Hire A Box Melbourne.
Order Your Melbourne Boxes →How to Pack Moving Boxes for Your Melbourne Move
Good packing is the difference between a smooth Melbourne move and a stressful one. Follow these six professional tips from our team.
🏋️ Heavy items in medium boxes
Books, crockery, and tools should go in medium boxes. A large box packed with heavy items becomes impossible to lift safely — and risks splitting the base in a removal truck.
🫧 Wrap fragile items individually
Use butchers paper or bubble wrap for every fragile piece. Wrap plates vertically, not flat, for extra strength. Moving within Melbourne, the Monash Freeway, CityLink and EastLink corridors handle high volumes of removal trucks — well-packed, firmly sealed boxes ensure your belongings arrive safely no matter the route.
📐 Fill boxes to the top
Partially filled boxes collapse when stacked. Fill any gaps with scrunched paper, clothing, or linen before sealing. A firm, square box stacks safely in the truck.
🏷️ Label every box by room AND contents
Write the destination room on all four sides. Add a rough contents list so you can prioritise which boxes to open first without unpacking everything at your new Melbourne address.
🎒 Pack a "first night" box last
The last box you pack should be the first you open — kettle, phone charger, toilet paper, change of clothes, medications. Label it clearly and put it in the car, not the truck.
🔓 Leave a few boxes open for last-minute items
Keep a small number of boxes open for last-minute essentials, but seal completed boxes properly so they stay strong and stack safely for your Melbourne move.
Moving Box Prices — Melbourne
Hire or buy — no hidden fees, no surprises. Free delivery thresholds: hire $65+ · buy $99+.
🔄 Hire — Medium
- 430 × 315 × 317mm
- Keep up to 3 months
- Deposit back in 5 days
- Free Melbourne pickup included
- Free delivery $65+
- 10% rebate after Hire A Mover*
🔄 Hire — Large
- 430 × 405 × 650mm (tea chest)
- Keep up to 3 months
- Deposit back in 5 days
- Free Melbourne pickup included
- Free delivery $65+
- 10% rebate after Hire A Mover*
📦 Buy New
- Brand new, never used
- Full structural strength
- No deposit — yours to keep
- Free Melbourne delivery $99+
- Porta robe $17.95
- 10% rebate after Hire A Mover*
🔄 Buy Used
- Quality-checked before delivery
- Same virgin cardboard board
- Structurally sound — move-ready
- Large (tea chest): $3.95
- Porta robe: ~$14.95
- 10% rebate after Hire A Mover*
Save 10% on your Melbourne box order — book Hire A Mover Melbourne, Hire A Packer or Hire Storage, and once that service is completed you receive a 10% rebate on your box order. Maximum one rebate per order.
Melbourne's Trusted Moving Box Supplier Since 2009
Hire A Box has been supplying moving boxes to Melbourne households and businesses since 2009. More than 42,000 Australian customers — including thousands in Melbourne — have ordered their moving boxes through us.
We offer hire with a fully refundable deposit, free next-day delivery with 2-hour windows across all Melbourne suburbs, and free box collection — all in one service. No need to drive to Bunnings, no boxes to break down, no recycling runs.
Hire A Box Melbourne is proudly part of the Hire Group — a family of moving and storage services including Hire A Mover Melbourne, Hire A Packer, and Hire Storage — so you can handle your entire Melbourne move in one place.
Moving Box Questions — Melbourne
Everything you need to know about getting moving boxes delivered in Melbourne.
Complete Your Entire Melbourne Move In One Place
Hire A Box is part of the Hire Group — Melbourne's family of moving services. Order your boxes, then get a quote for professional packers and Melbourne removalists at the same time. Complete a Hire Group service and receive a 10% rebate on your box order.
Hire A Mover Melbourne
Book Hire A Mover Melbourne and receive a 10% rebate on your box order once your move is complete*
Get a quote for professional Melbourne removalists when you order your boxes. 700+ Google reviews, from $220/hr, no hidden fees.
- Furniture removals — any Melbourne home size
- Office and commercial relocations
- From $220/hr — transparent pricing
- Storage from $220/month available
Hire A Packer Melbourne
Book Hire A Packer Melbourne and receive a 10% rebate on your box order once your packing is complete*
Don't want to pack your Melbourne home yourself? Hire A Packer sends professional packers to your door — 2 packers for 4 hours from $680.
- 2 packers for 4 hrs from $680
- 3 packers for 5 hrs from $1,275
- Full or partial packing service
- Unpacking at your new Melbourne address available
🎉 Use a Hire Group Melbourne service and get 10% back on your boxes
Order your boxes, then book Hire A Mover Melbourne, Hire A Packer or Hire Storage. Once that service is completed, you receive a 10% rebate on your box order. Maximum one rebate per order.