Removalists Collaroy Plateau.
The plateau above Collaroy Beach - home to a WWII radar station, a celebrated war photographer, and a community that spent 27 years lobbying to be called a suburb again.
Collaroy Plateau sits above Collaroy Beach on the Northern Beaches, 22 kilometres north-east of the CBD, elevated above Collaroy Beach with views across Collaroy, Long Reef, Narrabeen Beach, and Narrabeen Lagoon. The suburb name derives ultimately from the steamer SS Collaroy, which ran aground on Long Reef in 1881 - crowds from across the district came to see the wreck and the vessel gave its name to the coastal area. Collaroy Plateau takes its character from its elevated position above that coastal strip, sitting at around 96 metres above sea level on a rocky sandstone plateau.
The suburb has an administrative history that mirrors Wheeler Heights exactly: it was designated a separate suburb in 1977 with postcode 2098, downgraded to a locality within Collaroy in 1984, and restored as a suburb in 2011 after sustained community lobbying. Residents had never accepted the downgrade and continued to use Collaroy Plateau as the suburb name throughout. The plateau has wartime significance: in 1942, a RAAF radar station (54RS) was installed here, and on 3 October 1945 Australian scientist Joseph Lade Pawsey became the first person to detect radio waves from the sun from this location - work that contributed directly to the development of modern radio astronomy and, indirectly, to technologies including Wi-Fi. The famous war photographer and adventurer Frank Hurley (1885-1962) lived on Collaroy Plateau and died at his home there.
Sitting at 96 metres above the beach suburb, the plateau itself is relatively flat once you're on it - wide streets and good-sized blocks. Getting there is the variable: some of the homes on the outer edges face downhill toward the escarpment with driveways that need checking before a truck commits. Billy has worked the plateau regularly and knows the difference between the straightforward streets and the ones worth a look beforehand.
Elevated streets, Veterans Parade access, and what the plateau terrain means for a move
The approach to Collaroy Plateau from the coast is via the road that climbs from Collaroy onto the plateau. From the inland side, access is via Narrabeen and Wheeler Heights roads connecting to the plateau streets. The plateau itself is relatively flat compared to the hillside Northern Beaches suburbs, making most residential streets in the central section of the suburb straightforward to work in. Veterans Parade is the main local road and the shopping strip - for any move near the Veterans Parade commercial section, Billy positions the truck from an adjacent residential street rather than holding on the main strip.
The edges of the plateau are where the terrain becomes more specific. Properties on the eastern edge of the suburb with views over Collaroy and Long Reef beaches are elevated above the coastal strip and can have driveways that reflect the drop toward the coast. The Edgecliff Boulevard section near McLeans Lookout has some of the suburb's most elevated properties with corresponding access considerations. Billy assesses driveway gradient and truck positioning for any address on the plateau edge at quoting stage.
The suburb's lack of rail and its plateau position makes it car-dependent, with buses on Veterans Parade and Pittwater Road providing the only public transport. The bus routes connect Collaroy Plateau to Narrabeen, Dee Why, and Brookvale. For a removal truck, the approach from Pittwater Road up to the plateau is the practical entry and exit point for most jobs, and the timing around school drop-off and pick-up at Collaroy Plateau Public School is worth noting for any weekday move near the school on Veterans Parade.
What we cover in Collaroy Plateau
- House and family home moves
- Apartment and unit relocations
- Interstate moves - same crew throughout
- Packing and unpacking services
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Careful handling in homes with steep or narrow access
Fully insured by QBE on every job. No deposit required. No cancellation fees.
What Collaroy Plateau customers say
"Moved from a Collaroy Plateau home on the eastern edge with views. Billy had assessed the driveway beforehand and had it all planned out. Smooth day, nothing damaged, exactly on time."- Sandra and Phil, Collaroy Plateau plateau-edge home move
How much does a Collaroy Plateau move cost?
We price by the hour. The rate depends on crew size, truck size, and access at both addresses. Use the quote form to get a clear estimate, or read our guide on how much removalists cost in Sydney.
Common questions about moving in Collaroy Plateau
Collaroy Plateau was designated a separate suburb in 1977 with postcode 2098, then downgraded to a locality within Collaroy in 1984. Residents never accepted the change and continued using Collaroy Plateau as the suburb name. After sustained community lobbying, the Geographical Names Board of NSW restored it as a suburb in 2011 - the same year Wheeler Heights was restored through the same process.
In 1942, the RAAF installed radar station 54RS on Collaroy Plateau. On 3 October 1945, Australian scientist Joseph Lade Pawsey first detected radio waves from the sun here - work that contributed to the development of modern radio astronomy and, indirectly, to technologies including Wi-Fi.
We charge by the hour. Plateau-edge addresses with views can have elevated driveways that add to job time. Most of the central plateau streets are straightforward. Get in touch for a clear quote.
Yes - same crew the whole way, no handoffs. Get in touch for an interstate quote.
We cover all of Sydney. Nearby suburbs we regularly work in include Collaroy, Narrabeen, and Wheeler Heights.
Two locals, not a call centre.
When you book a Collaroy Plateau move, Billy or Jet runs it personally - not a call centre handing you off to whoever's free. They know the plateau access roads well enough to plan the truck position and the day before it starts, not figure it out on the morning. On bigger jobs they bring in their own trusted, experienced team, but Billy or Jet is always on site - sometimes both of them. Either way, there's always a named person from The Movers Company accountable for your move. Every item is wrapped and carried properly, and your home - doorframes, walls, floors, at both ends - is protected the whole way through. Fully insured by QBE. No deposit, no cancellation fees.
Prefer to meet us first? Call and we'll come to you. Fill in the form and most quotes back same business day. Or call us directly on 0466 705 078 - Mon to Sat, 7am to 6pm.
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