Removalists Tempe.
Larger blocks, the Cooks River, and more space than most inner Sydney suburbs at this distance from the CBD.
Tempe sits 7 kilometres south of the CBD in the Inner West Council local government area, on the banks of the Cooks River between Sydenham to the north, Marrickville to the west, St Peters to the northeast, and Wolli Creek and Arncliffe to the south. The suburb is named after the Vale of Tempe in Thessaly, Greece - a classical reference applied by early colonial landowners in the romantic tradition of classical place names. Tempe station on the Illawarra line provides rail access, and the Princes Highway runs along the western boundary.
Tempe has a different character from most inner west suburbs at this distance from the city. Where Erskineville, Newtown, and Marrickville are dense with Victorian terraces on tight streets, Tempe has larger blocks, more freestanding family homes, and a suburban feel that is unusual for 7 kilometres from the CBD. The Cooks River frontage on the eastern side of the suburb - with the shared cycleway and walking path running along the river - is a major amenity that has drawn families seeking more space without the full western Sydney commute.
The suburb also has a significant commercial and retail component. The Sydney IKEA store on Princes Highway - one of the largest IKEA stores in Australia - sits on the Tempe/St Peters boundary and generates the considerable surrounding traffic that characterises the stretch of Princes Highway through this area. The Deus Ex Machina cafe and motorcycle showroom on Parramatta Road is one of Sydney's most distinctive retail and hospitality concepts. Sydney Airport's approach flight path passes directly over the suburb, making aircraft noise a consistent feature of the Tempe environment.
Tempe's mix of residential streets and commercial frontage along the main arterials means the approach timing matters - the roads running toward the airport and toward Marrickville are busy at peak hours and a truck trying to position for a load needs to be ahead of that traffic. The residential streets off the main roads are generally more manageable. Billy and Jet know that timing the Tempe approach matters - get there before the arterial traffic builds and the residential streets behind the main roads are workable.
Larger blocks and better street access than the terrace suburbs - with the IKEA precinct as the one major traffic consideration
Tempe's larger block character means most residential moves in the suburb have significantly better street access than the Victorian terrace suburbs immediately to the north. Freestanding homes on decent-sized allotments, driveways with off-street parking, and streets wide enough for a removal truck to position comfortably are the norm rather than the exception. This makes Tempe one of the more practically accessible suburbs in the inner south for removal work.
The IKEA store and the surrounding Princes Highway commercial strip generate substantial vehicle traffic on weekends - IKEA's large format means its catchment extends across the entire Sydney basin and the surrounding road network reflects that on a Saturday afternoon. Any Tempe move on the western side of the suburb near the Princes Highway on a weekend afternoon plans around the IKEA traffic flow. An early Saturday start or a weekday move sidesteps this entirely.
The Cooks River cycleway and the river parkland on the eastern side of the suburb are well used by cyclists and families on weekends, adding foot and cycle traffic to the eastern streets. For any Tempe move near the riverfront on a weekend morning, the loading position and timing account for.
What we cover in Tempe
- 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.
"Tempe family home with a driveway and good street access. Billy and Jet arrived on time, loaded efficiently, and had everything at the new address before midday. The kind of move that just works."- David H., Tempe family home move
How much does a Tempe move cost?
We charge hourly - the clock starts when we arrive at your door and stops when we are done. For a specific estimate get in touch or submit a free quote. For a full breakdown of Sydney removalist pricing, read our moving cost guide.
Common questions about moving in Tempe
Generally yes. Tempe's larger block character with freestanding homes and driveways gives better truck access than the tight Victorian terrace streets in Erskineville, Newtown, or Marrickville.
Weekend afternoons near the Princes Highway are affected by IKEA traffic. An early Saturday start or weekday move avoids this entirely. We confirm loading timing for any Tempe property near the commercial strip.
We charge hourly. Get in touch with your specific address for an honest estimate.
Yes - same crew, no handoffs. Get in touch for an interstate quote.
We cover Marrickville, Sydenham, St Peters, Erskineville, and all surrounding inner south suburbs regularly.
Two locals, not a call centre.
When you book a Tempe move, Billy or Jet runs it personally - not a call centre handing you off to whoever's free. They know Tempe's main road access and street parking 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 Tempe move?
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