Removalists in Annandale
In the 2021 Census, 100.0% of homes counted in Annandale were separate houses, so most moves are full-house jobs. Give the removalist a room-by-room list, ask whether the price is hourly or fixed, and check whether your contents insurance covers goods in transit, because most removalists only insure their own vehicles.
Detached houses near the river
Annandale is about 6.5 km south-west of Townsville City. In the 2021 Census, 100.0% of occupied dwellings were separate houses, and only 24.1% were rented, well below the City of Townsville figure of 36.6%. Most moves here are whole houses rather than units.
Flooding in 2019
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority's April 2019 damage audit, taken after the February 2019 monsoon flood, recorded 121 Annandale homes with severe damage, 24 with moderate damage and 63 with minor damage. If you are buying or renting in Annandale, ask whether the house was affected and what was repaired.
What a full-house move involves
Moving a three or four-bedroom house can take a larger truck, or more than one trip, and a crew of two or more. To get an accurate quote:
- List the rooms and the large items, such as fridges, washing machines, pianos and outdoor furniture.
- Mention garden sheds, trampolines and play equipment that need taking apart.
- Ask whether the quote is hourly or fixed, and what happens if the job runs over.
The Queensland Government suggests asking whether a removalist's price is based on time or quantity, and getting the quote in writing.
Insurance
The Queensland Government also notes that most removalists only have insurance for their own vehicles, not your belongings. Check whether your home contents policy covers goods in transit before moving day, or ask about separate transit insurance.
Timing
The Bureau of Meteorology's averages for Townsville Aero show January and February are the wettest months, with 274.4 mm and 312.9 mm on average. A wet-season move needs a plan for covering furniture between the house and the truck.
See local removals for how removalists in Townsville price a house move.
Related services
Sources: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Annandale (Qld); ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Townsville (LGA); Queensland Reconstruction Authority, damage assessment by suburb, North and Far North Queensland monsoon trough 2019; Queensland Government, using a removalist; Bureau of Meteorology, climate statistics for Townsville Aero.
Last checked: 2026-10-30.