Removalists Hurstville.
South Sydney's commercial hub. High-rise and residential side by side.
Hurstville's commercial heart began life as "Gannon's Forest" - land bought by Irish settler Michael Gannon in the 1840s. The land later passed to wealthy merchant Simeon Lord, who renamed his holding "Lord's Forest." The name Hurstville itself most likely comes from the English town of Hurst in Lancashire, combining the old word "hurst" - a wooded eminence - with "ville," meaning town. A local school took the name Hurstville in 1876, and when the railway station opened on 15 October 1884, it carried the name forward into what is now the suburb's identity.
James Oatley, a watch and clockmaker with premises on George Street in the city, received an early land grant in the district in 1833 - his name survives today in the neighbouring suburb and station of Oatley. Hurstville was incorporated as a municipality in 1887 and declared a city in 1988. It is now the largest central business district in southern Sydney, often nicknamed "Little Hong Kong" for its strong Asian-Australian community and the high-rise towers that dominate the skyline around Forest Road and Westfield.
Billy and Jet handle Hurstville moves with the same preparation they bring to any high-density job. They contact building management before the day, confirm lift access, and assess family homes on the residential streets during quoting. Nothing gets left to figure out on the morning.
CBD apartments and family homes - both handled with preparation
The high-rise apartment towers going up along Forest Road and around the Westfield Hurstville precinct on Cross Street have strata moving windows, goods lift bookings, and loading dock requirements that fill up during peak periods. Jet confirms all of this with building management before the day.
Westfield Hurstville generates significant traffic around the Cross Street intersection throughout the day. For properties on the surrounding residential streets, the loading position and timing are planned to work around the commercial traffic flow.
The St George area more broadly - Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, and the surrounding suburbs - has one of Sydney's most active Chinese-Australian communities, and Hurstville is its commercial heart. The restaurants on Forest Road and the surrounding commercial streets are well regarded across Sydney and draw visitors from well beyond the Georges River corridor. That commercial activity keeps the surrounding streets busy in ways that affect truck access and parking throughout the week - which is why planning the loading position before the day is not optional for any Hurstville job near the town centre.
What we cover in Hurstville
- House and family home moves
- Apartment and unit relocations
- Office and commercial relocations
- Interstate moves
- Packing and unpacking
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
Fully insured by QBE on every job. No deposit required. No cancellation fees.
"Hurstville high-rise with strict moving windows. Jet had confirmed the time slot and loading dock before arriving. Everything ran on schedule."- Lisa W., Hurstville apartment move
Common questions about moving in Hurstville
Yes - lift bookings and loading dock access are confirmed before the day.
We charge an hourly rate with no hidden fees. High-rise apartment moves and established family homes price differently - get in touch and we'll give you a clear estimate for your specific job.
Yes - all areas of Hurstville are covered.
Yes - same team, same preparation.
We cover all of Sydney. Nearby suburbs we regularly work in include Kogarah, Penshurst, and Kingsgrove.
Two locals, not a call centre.
When you book a Hurstville move, Billy or Jet runs it personally - not a call centre handing you off to whoever's free. They know strata building requirements 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.
Ready to book your Hurstville move?
Get a no-obligation quote from the team who'll actually be on the truck - happy to meet in person before you commit - just call us.