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When moving to Australia from Canada, shipping your belongings can be one of the most important (and costly!) parts of relocating. Sirelo helps you find the best way to ship household goods to Australia, with prices, moving companies, and tips on saving costs. Let’s see the best shipping container from Australia to Canada, that fits your needs and budget!
When shipping household goods to Australia, you want to work with a company that’s trustworthy, reliable, and experienced with overseas shipping. Sirelo lets you browse vetted moving companies, read up on their services, and browse reviews to find the best match.
Here are some of the top shipping container companies from Canada to Australia.
The costs for shipping a container from Canada to Australia vary based on container size, route, and market conditions. Prices can fluctuate based on seasonality, fuel costs, and the shipping company.
The shipping rates from Canada to Australia typically only include container transportation, not any additional expenses like insurance, customs duties, and inland transportation within Australia. Below are the average costs of shipping a container from Toronto, Canada to various cities in Australia.
| Destination | 20ft Shipping Container | 40ft Shipping Container |
| Adelaide | $3,500 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,500 |
| Brisbane | $3,700 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,700 |
| Melbourne | $3,600 – $5,100 | $4,600 – $6,600 |
| Sydney | $3,800 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,800 |
| Perth | $4,000 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $7,000 |
Disclaimer: These shipping costs from Canada to Australia are estimates and may vary.
Get Shipping Quotes NowShipping a container from Canada to Australia can be expensive, but there are ways to reduce costs without compromising reliability. The tips below show you how shipping items from Canada to Australia can be done cheaply.
When shipping household goods to Australia from Canada, you can use sea freight (container shipping) and air freight. Air freight is faster but more expensive. It’s often only used for urgent and small shipments.
With sea freight, you can choose between:
When moving to Australia and shipping belongings, keep in mind that Australia has strict biosecurity laws. All furniture has to meet import regulations and be free of dirt, insects, and plant materials. Furniture from untreated wood, wicker, or natural fibers may need fumigation or treatment.
Shipping a car from Canada to Australia costs between $3,500 and $7,500 and takes roughly 6 to 10 weeks. The total cost depends on the shipping method, destination port, import taxes, and compliance with Australian regulations.
Beyond the base shipping price, other expenses can include:
With Australia’s strict biosecurity laws, it’s good to be well-prepared and start on time. You need to meet health requirements, obtain permits, and arrange quarantine. This entire process could take 6 to 7 months and costs vary based on the airline, pet size, and quarantine fees.
Australia only allows the import of dogs and cats. Certain dog breeds, like Japanese Tosas, Fila Brasileiros, Dogo Argentinos, and Pit Bull Terriers are banned.
Follow these rules when shipping pets to Australia:
Read more about Bringing cats and dogs to Australia on the Australian official government page.
Here are some of the costs of shipping pets from Canada to Australia:
