Moving Boxes Sydney —
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 Sydney suburbs — CBD, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Inner West, Western Sydney and more — with 2-hour delivery windows.

🏆 42,000+ Customers
📅 Serving All Sydney Suburbs
🚚 Free Next-Day Delivery

Hire A Box Sydney is a moving box hire and sale service operating across all major Sydney metropolitan suburbs since 2009. Hire A Box delivers moving boxes and packing supplies to Sydney households and businesses with free next-day delivery and 2-hour delivery windows, Monday to Friday. Moving boxes start from $3.25 per medium box for hire (plus a refundable $1.60 deposit) and from $3.95 to purchase. Hire boxes are collected free of charge when you're done — your deposit is refunded within 5 business days. Hire A Box Sydney serves the CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hills District, Western Sydney and all metro suburbs. Hire A Box is part of the Hire Group, alongside Hire A Mover Sydney, Hire A Packer, and Hire Storage. Sydney phone: 1300 858 446.

Highly Rated on GoogleHundreds of 5-star reviews
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42,000+ CustomersTrusted since 2009
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All Sydney SuburbsMetro-wide coverage
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Free Next-Day DeliveryHire $65+ · Buy $99+
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2-Hour Delivery WindowsMon–Sat, 8am–6pm
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Free Box PickupWe collect hired boxes
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Refundable DepositGet it back in 5 days

Hire Moving Boxes in Sydney — Save More & Skip Disposal

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Small refundable deposit — fully returned in 5 business days $1.60 medium · $2.50 large · $7.00 porta robe + $2.00 rail · $10.00 tape dispenser

Hiring moving boxes in Sydney 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 Sydney suburb to collect them. No breaking down boxes, no trips to a recycling depot.

When you hire from Hire A Box Sydney, 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 Sydney to the CBD, from the Eastern Suburbs, across the North Shore, or out to Parramatta — our delivery drivers cover all of it Monday to Friday, with 2-hour arrival windows.

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From $3.25/box

Hire heavy-duty moving boxes at a lower per-box cost than buying outright

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Refundable Deposit

$1.60 medium · $2.50 large. Fully refunded within 5 business days on return

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Keep for 3 Months

You have up to 3 months from delivery — ideal for Sydney settlement periods

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Free Sydney Pickup

We collect from your Sydney address when you're done — no depot trips

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Keep Some, Return Some

Decide box-by-box. Forfeit deposit only on those you keep — no invoice

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Free Top-Up Delivery

Need more boxes mid-move? Second orders over $35 delivered free in Sydney

Buy Moving Boxes in Sydney — New or Used, Yours to Keep

If you're planning to keep your boxes long-term, or if you're storing items across Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Bondi, house moves across the North Shore, or downsizing in the Inner West.

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 Sydney.

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Brand New Boxes

Full structural strength, never used — maximum protection for your belongings

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Used Boxes

Quality-checked and structurally sound — same premium board at a lower price

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No Deposit

Pay once, keep forever. No returns, no deposit, no follow-up

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Free Sydney Delivery $99

Free next-day delivery on purchase orders of $99 or more — all Sydney suburbs

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All Sizes Available

Medium, large and porta robe — buy exactly what you need

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Virgin Cardboard

Non-recycled, premium-grade board — stronger than hardware store boxes

Moving Box Delivery in Sydney
That Works Around You

Hire A Box delivers moving boxes and packing supplies across all Sydney 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 Sydney suburbs. Need boxes urgently in Sydney? Call us on 1300 858 446 — same-day may be possible.

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2-Hour Sydney Delivery Windows

Choose 8–10am, 10–12, 12–2, 2–4 or 4–6pm. No waiting around all day in Sydney traffic.

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All Sydney Suburbs Covered

CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hills District, Western Sydney and more.

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Assembly Demo on Delivery

Our Sydney driver can show you how to fold and tape boxes for maximum strength.

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Leave Somewhere Safe

Not home in Sydney? Tell us where to leave your boxes — at the door, with a neighbour, under a carport.

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Free Top-Up Delivery

Ran short mid-move? Second orders over $35 delivered free to any Sydney address.

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Free Sydney Pickup (Hired Boxes)

When you're done unpacking, book online and we collect from your Sydney address — free.

Moving Boxes Delivered Across All Sydney Suburbs

Hire A Box delivers to every major Sydney metropolitan suburb. Whether you're moving from a Bondi apartment, a Mosman house, or packing up an office in the CBD — we've got you covered.

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CBD & Inner City

Sydney CBD Surry Hills Pyrmont Ultimo Darlinghurst Woolloomooloo Kings Cross Potts Point Redfern Waterloo Zetland Alexandria Rosebery
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Eastern Suburbs

Bondi Bondi Junction Randwick Coogee Maroubra Paddington Woollahra Double Bay Rose Bay Vaucluse Bronte Clovelly Kingsford
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Inner West

Newtown Glebe Balmain Leichhardt Marrickville Stanmore Petersham Annandale Rozelle Haberfield Dulwich Hill Ashfield Summer Hill
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North Shore

North Sydney Mosman Neutral Bay Cremorne Crows Nest St Leonards Lane Cove Chatswood Willoughby Artarmon Pymble Gordon Lindfield
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Northern Beaches

Manly Dee Why Brookvale Mona Vale Narrabeen Freshwater Curl Curl Collaroy Newport Palm Beach Avalon
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Western Sydney & Hills

Parramatta Castle Hill Baulkham Hills Kellyville Norwest Blacktown Penrith Liverpool Campbelltown Merrylands Westmead

Not sure if we deliver to your Sydney suburb? Enter your postcode on the order page — or call us on 1300 858 446 and we'll confirm immediately.

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Not All Moving Boxes Are Equal

The boxes at Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney removal truck. Every box passes a durability check before delivery.

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Virgin Cardboard Non-recycled, consistent premium grade board
Durability Tested Every box checked before Sydney delivery
Hire A Box Hardware Store
Cardboard sourceVirgin non-recycled boardRecycled, inconsistent grade
Board gradePremium — stiff and reliableStandard — softer under load
Built for movingPurpose-built for house movesGeneral storage box
Durability testedYes — before every deliveryNo individual testing
Delivered to youFree next-day delivery SydneyYou drive and collect them
Hire & returnYes — deposit refundedNot available

How Many Moving Boxes Do I Need in Sydney?

Most Sydney movers underestimate how many boxes they need. Use this guide as a starting point — your first top-up delivery over $35 is always free.

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Studio / 1 Bedroom

20
boxes approx.
5–10 sm · 10–15 med · 5–8 lg
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2 Bedrooms

35
boxes approx.
10–15 sm · 15–25 med · 8–12 lg
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3 Bedrooms

55
boxes approx.
15–20 sm · 25–35 med · 12–18 lg
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4 Bedrooms

75
boxes approx.
20–25 sm · 35–50 med · 18–25 lg
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5+ Bedrooms

100+
boxes approx.
25+ sm · 50+ med · 25+ lg

Detailed Box Breakdown by Sydney Home Size

Home SizeMedium BoxesLarge BoxesPorta Robe BoxesTotal Approx.
Studio / 1 Bedroom15–205–81–220–30
2 Bedrooms25–358–122–335–50
3 Bedrooms35–4512–183–450–67
4 Bedrooms45–6018–254–667–91
5+ Bedrooms60+25+6+91+

* Assumes fully furnished Sydney home. Add 20% for large kitchen, a home office, or a double garage.

Not sure exactly how many you need for your Sydney 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 Sydney.

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How to Pack Moving Boxes for Your Sydney Move

Good packing is the difference between a smooth Sydney move and a stressful one. Follow these six professional tips from our team.

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🏋️ 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.

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🫧 Wrap fragile items individually

Use butchers paper or bubble wrap for every fragile piece. Wrap plates vertically, not flat, for extra strength. Sydney's stop-start traffic makes good packing essential.

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📐 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.

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🏷️ 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 Sydney address.

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🎒 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.

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🔓 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 Sydney move.

Moving Box Prices — Sydney

Hire or buy — no hidden fees, no surprises. Free delivery thresholds: hire $65+ · buy $99+.

🔄 Hire — Medium

$3.25
per box + $1.60 refundable deposit
  • 430 × 315 × 317mm
  • Keep up to 3 months
  • Deposit back in 5 days
  • Free Sydney pickup included
  • Free delivery $65+
  • 10% rebate after Hire A Mover*
Hire Boxes Sydney

📦 Buy New

$3.95
medium from $3.95 · large from $4.95
  • Brand new, never used
  • Full structural strength
  • No deposit — yours to keep
  • Free Sydney delivery $99+
  • Porta robe $17.95
  • 10% rebate after Hire A Mover*
Buy New — Sydney

🔄 Buy Used

$2.95
medium $2.95 · large $3.95 · no deposit
  • 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*
Buy Used — Sydney
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Save 10% on your Sydney box order — book Hire A Mover Sydney, 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.

Sydney's Trusted Moving Box Supplier Since 2009

Hire A Box has been supplying moving boxes to Sydney households and businesses since 2009. More than 42,000 Australian customers — including thousands in Sydney — 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 Sydney 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 Sydney is proudly part of the Hire Group — a family of moving and storage services including Hire A Mover Sydney, Hire A Packer, and Hire Storage — so you can handle your entire Sydney move in one place.

42K+
Customers served
15+
Years in Sydney
100+
Sydney suburbs
5 ★
Customer rating
Hire A Box — moving boxes delivered to your door in Sydney — free next-day delivery

Moving Box Questions — Sydney

Everything you need to know about getting moving boxes delivered in Sydney.

Do you deliver moving boxes in Sydney?+
Yes. Hire A Box delivers moving boxes to most Sydney metro suburbs — CBD, Eastern Suburbs (Bondi, Randwick, Maroubra), Inner West (Newtown, Glebe, Balmain), North Shore (Mosman, Chatswood, North Sydney), Northern Beaches (Manly, Dee Why), Hills District (Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills), Parramatta, Western Sydney and more. Enter your postcode on the order page to confirm coverage.
Next-day delivery is available Monday to Friday for most Sydney suburbs. Same-day delivery may be possible in inner Sydney areas — call us on 1300 858 446 in the morning to check. When ordering online, you select a 2-hour delivery window so you know when to expect us.
Hire A Box charges $3.25 per medium box and $4.35 per large box (tea chest) for hire. A refundable deposit of $1.60 per medium and $2.50 per large is paid at checkout — fully refunded within 5 business days after collection. Free delivery on hire orders over $65 to any Sydney address.
Yes. Our Sydney delivery drivers deliver to apartments, high-rise buildings, and units throughout the CBD, Surry Hills, Pyrmont, Potts Point, Zetland, Waterloo and all inner-city suburbs. If you live in a building with a loading dock or secure entry, just add instructions in the order notes and our driver will follow them.
No. Hire A Box Sydney delivers Monday to Friday only — weekend delivery is not available in Sydney. If you need boxes before the weekend, place your order by Thursday for Friday delivery with your preferred 2-hour window. For urgent enquiries call 1300 858 446.
No. All Sydney toll costs are included in the delivery price — we do not charge extra for the Harbour Bridge, Harbour Tunnel, M2, M7, NorthConnex, Cross City Tunnel, Eastern Distributor or any other Sydney toll road. What you see at checkout is what you pay.
A typical 2-bedroom Sydney apartment requires 25–35 medium boxes, 8–12 large boxes and 2–3 porta robe boxes. Sydney apartments often have less storage space than houses, meaning more items may need to be boxed — budget toward the higher end of the range. As always, your first top-up delivery over $35 is free.
Same-day delivery may be available in some Sydney suburbs depending on stock and driver availability. Call 1300 858 446 as early as possible in the morning to check. Next-day delivery is reliably available for all Sydney metro areas when ordered online before midnight the previous day.
Hiring is typically cheaper than buying for most Sydney moves if you return the boxes. When you hire, the deposit ($1.60 medium, $2.50 large) is fully refunded after return — so your actual cost is just $3.25 or $4.35 per box. If you plan to keep boxes permanently or need them for more than 3 months, buying makes more sense.
Yes. Hire A Box delivers to the Northern Beaches including Manly, Dee Why, Brookvale, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Newport, Avalon, and Palm Beach. Enter your postcode on our order page to confirm availability and delivery times.
Yes. When ordering boxes from Hire A Box, you can also request a quote for Sydney removalists via Hire A Mover Sydney or professional packers via Hire A Packer — both part of the same Hire Group family. Book either service and receive a 10% rebate on your box order once the move is complete.
When you've finished unpacking at your new Sydney address, visit hireabox.com.au and click Hire Return to schedule a free collection. Our driver will come to your Sydney address and count the boxes. Your deposit is refunded within 5 business days — to your original card or via EFT.
Yes. Hire A Box delivers moving boxes to Western Sydney including Parramatta, Penrith, Blacktown, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Merrylands, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville and surrounding suburbs. Free delivery is available on hire orders over $65.
In addition to moving boxes, Hire A Box supplies bubble wrap, butchers packing paper, packing tape, tape dispensers, permanent markers, mattress covers, and porta robe boxes with metal rails — all delivered to your Sydney address in the same order.

Complete Your Entire Sydney Move In One Place

Hire A Box is part of the Hire Group — Sydney's family of moving services. Order your boxes, then get a quote for professional packers and Sydney removalists at the same time. Complete a Hire Group service and receive a 10% rebate on your box order.

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Hire A Mover Sydney

Professional removalists — all Sydney suburbs, 7 days a week
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Book Hire A Mover Sydney and receive a 10% rebate on your box order once your move is complete*

Get a quote for professional Sydney removalists when you order your boxes. 700+ Google reviews, from $220/hr, no hidden fees.

  • Furniture removals — any Sydney home size
  • Office and commercial relocations
  • From $220/hr — transparent pricing
  • Storage from $220/month available
Get a Sydney Moving Quote →
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Hire A Packer Sydney

Professional packers — let the experts handle your Sydney move
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Book Hire A Packer Sydney and receive a 10% rebate on your box order once your packing is complete*

Don't want to pack your Sydney 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 Sydney address available
Get a Sydney Packing Quote →

🎉 Use a Hire Group Sydney service and get 10% back on your boxes

Order your boxes, then book Hire A Mover Sydney, 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.

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