Moving house in Ipswich: a practical checklist

Reviewed 2 August 2026 · General planning information

Four to six weeks before

• Confirm settlement or tenancy dates before committing to a moving date.
• List large furniture, appliances, outdoor items and anything unusually heavy or fragile.
• Measure large items, doorways, hallways and stair turns.
• Arrange electricity, water, internet and mail redirection.
• Ask body corporate or property management about lift and loading requirements.

Check access at both addresses

Ipswich properties range from older Queenslanders and sloping blocks to new-estate homes, units and townhouses. Record driveway slope, street width, parking restrictions, stairs, lifts, gates and the walking distance between parking and the door.

One to two weeks before

• Finish decluttering before packing.
• Use sturdy boxes and label the destination room on multiple sides.
• Keep boxes liftable and separate books or dense items into smaller cartons.
• Plan safe handling for fridges, washing machines, bed frames and televisions.
• Keep medicines, keys, documents, chargers and overnight items with you.

Moving day

• Keep children and pets away from loading paths.
• Reserve lawful parking without blocking neighbours or emergency access.
• Point out fragile, high-value or pre-damaged items before handling begins.
• Walk through both properties before the vehicle leaves.