If you’re looking for a convenient alternative to traditional self storage, you may have come across both gobox and BOXIE24.
Both offer storage solutions designed to reduce the hassle of transporting your belongings back and forth to a traditional self-storage facility. However, each service works quite differently.
BOXIE24 offers a full-service storage model where your belongings are collected and stored at its facility. With gobox, the storage container itself is delivered directly to your property. You pack at your own pace, then choose whether to keep it onsite, store it at a gobox facility, or move the loaded container to another address.
So, how do gobox and BOXIE24 compare, and which storage option is right for you?
Feature |
gobox |
BOXIE24 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage comes to your home | Yes – the storage container is delivered | Belongings are collected from your home |
| Pack your own storage unit | Yes | You prepare belongings for collection |
| Pack over several days or weeks | Yes | Collection is arranged for a scheduled time |
| Keep storage at your property | Yes | No – belongings are stored offsite |
| Warehouse storage | Yes | Yes |
| Access while stored | Available by arrangement | Available by appointment/return service |
| Partial return of individual items | Not the core service model | Yes |
| Move the loaded storage unit to another home | Yes | Belongings can be returned to another address |
| Melbourne | Yes | Yes |
| Adelaide | Yes | Not currently listed as an Australian service area |
| Interstate Melbourne–Adelaide moving | Yes | Not currently advertised as part of the Australian service |
The biggest difference is what comes to your home and what happens after you pack. With BOXIE24, you decide how much storage space you need, prepare your belongings and arrange collection. They then transport your belongings to an offsite storage facility.
With gobox, we bring the storage unit directly to you. We deliver a weatherproof steel storage container to your home or business and position it on your property. You can then load your furniture, boxes and other belongings directly into the container.
Once you’re finished packing, you have three options:
Keep your gobox at your property for convenient onsite storage.
We collect your loaded gobox and store it securely at our facility.
We transport your loaded gobox to your new address.
This makes gobox particularly useful when storage is part of a bigger project, such as moving house, renovating, preparing a property for sale or creating additional space at home.
One of the main benefits of mobile storage is being able to pack around your own schedule. With gobox, the container can stay at your property while you load it. Rather than needing everything ready at once, you can pack one room today, another over the weekend and finish the rest when it suits you.
This can make a big difference when you’re moving house or renovating and already have plenty to organise.
BOXIE24 takes a different approach. You prepare your belongings for collection and arrange a pickup time, and the company handles the collection and transport to storage. That can be convenient if you’d prefer someone else to handle the transportation. However, if you want to pack gradually and keep the storage unit at your property while you do it, the gobox model offers more flexibility.
Access is another important consideration when comparing gobox and BOXIE24.
BOXIE24 offers access to stored belongings and options to return individual items. This can be useful if your belongings are already in storage and you only need a few things back. gobox works differently. If you choose Store @ Yours, your entire storage unit stays on your property, so your belongings remain nearby while you use the container.
Onsite mobile storage can be particularly useful for:
If you choose Store @ Ours, you can instead have your loaded container collected and stored securely at a gobox facility, with access available by arrangement.
When renovating or moving house, the main difference between gobox and BOXIE24 is how they store and move your belongings.
With BOXIE24, they collect your belongings and store them at their facility, then return them when you need them. With gobox, we deliver the storage container directly to your property. You load your furniture, boxes and belongings into the container at your own pace.
During a renovation, you can keep the gobox onsite for easy access or have it collected and stored at our facility if you need the extra space. When moving house, we can collect and transport the loaded container to your new property, reducing the need to repeatedly load and unload your belongings.
Traditional storage: Home → Truck → Storage → Truck → New Home
With gobox: Home → gobox → New Home
gobox can also transport loaded storage containers between Melbourne and Adelaide, making it useful for local moves, interstate relocations and temporary storage between homes.
BOXIE24 and gobox also approach storage space differently. BOXIE24 offers storage based on the amount of warehouse space your belongings require, with different storage sizes available depending on how much you need to store.
gobox provides dedicated mobile storage containers.
3.6m × 2.2m × 2.2m
Approximately 17.4m³ of storage space.
This size may suit the contents of approximately a 1–2 bedroom home, depending on the amount and type of furniture being stored.
4.8m × 2.2m × 2.2m
Approximately 23.2m³ of storage space.
This size may suit approximately a 2–3 bedroom home, depending on your belongings. With gobox, your belongings stay together inside your dedicated container rather than being moved individually into a warehouse storage space.
Storage costs depend on the container size, where you want it stored and your location.
Current Victorian gobox storage pricing includes:
| gobox Size | Store @ Yours | Store @ Ours |
|---|---|---|
| Medium – 17.4m³ | $240/month | $299/month |
| Large – 23.2m³ | $325/month | $375/month |
A standard delivery fee applies within the gobox Melbourne service area. South Australian customers can contact gobox for current pricing and delivery costs.
BOXIE24 pricing varies depending on the amount of storage space required, location and storage period, so it’s worth getting a current quote based on your individual requirements. When comparing storage prices, also look beyond the monthly storage rate. Consider whether you’ll need to pay or arrange for:
The cheapest monthly storage rate isn’t necessarily the cheapest or most convenient solution for your overall move or storage project.
BOXIE24 may suit you if you:
For customers who want belongings taken away and stored offsite, this type of service can be convenient.
gobox may be better suited if you want:
The biggest difference is flexibility. Rather than deciding upfront that your belongings need to go into warehouse storage, you can decide whether your gobox stays at your property, goes into storage or moves with you.
Both gobox and BOXIE24 offer alternatives to traditional self storage, but they’re designed around different ways of storing your belongings. BOXIE24 may be a better fit if you want a service that collects your belongings and stores them offsite, especially if you have a smaller amount to store or want individual items returned later.
gobox may be the better option if you want the storage unit delivered directly to you and greater flexibility over how you pack, store and move your belongings. For moving house, renovating, decluttering or creating temporary space, you can load your belongings once and then choose what happens next.
We deliver. You pack. Store @ Yours, Store @ Ours, or Move It.
Moving house is an exciting milestone, but it's rarely as straightforward as packing boxes and driving to a new address. Delays, changing timelines and unexpected circumstances can quickly turn a carefully planned move into a stressful experience.
Whether you're waiting for settlement, downsizing, renovating or relocating interstate, temporary storage can provide the flexibility you need to keep your move on track.
While traditional self storage has long been one option, mobile storage can simplify the process by bringing the storage container directly to your property. You can pack at your own pace, have the container collected when you're ready and arrange delivery once your new home is available.
If you're new to the process, our guide to how moving house with a storage container works explains what happens from delivery through to packing, collection and redelivery.
Even the most carefully planned move can experience unexpected delays or changing circumstances.
Temporary storage gives you somewhere to keep your furniture, boxes and household belongings without having to rush decisions simply because moving day has arrived.
One of the most common moving challenges occurs when settlement dates don't match.
You may need to vacate your current property before your new home is ready, leaving you with several days or weeks with nowhere permanent to put your belongings.
Temporary storage bridges that gap.
Instead of moving everything into a storage facility and then loading it again when your new property becomes available, mobile storage lets you pack your belongings directly into the container that will store them.
Once your new home is ready, the container can be delivered to the new property for unloading.
This can significantly reduce double handling during the move.
Moving into a smaller property creates a different problem: you may have more belongings than your new home can comfortably accommodate.
Trying to decide what to keep, sell, donate or give to family while you're also managing a move can put unnecessary pressure on the process.
Temporary storage gives you more time.
Furniture and belongings you're unsure about can remain in storage while you settle into the new property and work out what actually fits.
If downsizing is part of your move, it can also help to start decluttering before moving day. Our guide to the steps to take when decluttering provides a simple way to start sorting through what you own.
Sometimes you've purchased the new house, but you're not ready to move everything into it.
Painting, flooring, kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations or larger building works can make moving furniture into the property immediately impractical.
Storing furniture and household items temporarily keeps them away from dust, trades and active work areas until the house is ready.
If you're completing substantial work before moving in, read our complete guide to storage during a renovation for more information about managing furniture and belongings while renovating.
Temporary storage can also be useful before you've even sold your current property.
Preparing a home for sale often involves removing excess furniture, personal belongings and general clutter to make rooms feel larger and easier for potential buyers to imagine themselves living in.
But decluttering doesn't mean you have to get rid of everything permanently.
Furniture, boxes, collections, children's belongings and other household items can be placed into temporary storage while your property is photographed, inspected and marketed.
If your main goal is simply to create more room, our guide to creating more space in your home without moving covers some situations where temporary storage can help reclaim usable space.
Long-distance moves can involve even more moving parts.
Transport schedules, property settlement dates, work commitments and temporary accommodation can all affect when you're able to move into your permanent home.
Mobile storage can provide a buffer between leaving one property and arriving at another.
Rather than coordinating every stage of the relocation around a single moving day, you can keep your belongings packed in their container until you're ready for them.
Renters can experience exactly the same problem.
Your existing lease might end before your next property becomes available, particularly if you're moving into temporary accommodation or staying with family between properties.
Temporary storage means you don't need to take all of your furniture and household belongings with you during the gap.
You can pack your belongings, store them, and arrange delivery once you've secured or moved into the new property.
Traditional self storage can solve the immediate problem of needing somewhere to put your belongings, but it can also create additional work.
A typical self-storage move might involve:
With mobile storage, the container comes to you.
You pack your belongings directly into the container, which can then be collected and stored until you're ready.
When your new property is available, the same container can be delivered there.
If you're comparing the two approaches, read our guide to mobile storage vs traditional self storage for a closer look at the differences.
The process is straightforward.
Your gobox is delivered directly to your current property.
This means you don't need to organise a separate trip to a storage facility before you can start packing.
You can progressively pack furniture, boxes and belongings rather than trying to move everything in one day.
Starting early can be particularly useful if you're preparing your home for sale or trying to make moving week more manageable.
Once packed, you can keep the container at your property where suitable or arrange for gobox to collect it.
If there's a gap between homes, you can store the container offsite until you're ready.
When the new property is available, your container can be delivered so you can unload your belongings.
You aren't transferring everything from one storage unit into another vehicle before finally getting it home.
For a more detailed walkthrough, see how moving house with a storage container works.
Mobile storage can solve several common moving problems at once.
One of the biggest advantages is reducing how many times you need to move your belongings.
Furniture can go from:
Your home → storage container → your new home
rather than:
Your home → truck → storage unit → truck → new home.
Reducing unnecessary handling can make the entire move easier.
Not everything needs to be packed the night before you move.
You can pack items you don't regularly use earlier, helping clear rooms and reduce the work required closer to moving day.
If settlement dates change, your belongings already have somewhere to stay.
This can take some of the pressure off coordinating storage, removalists and property access around a single date.
You might expect to need storage for two weeks and end up needing it for six.
Temporary mobile storage provides flexibility when your moving timeline changes.
Storage isn't the only decision you'll need to make when moving.
You also need to decide how much of the move you want to manage yourself.
Some people prefer full-service removalists, while others hire a truck and complete the entire move themselves.
Mobile storage sits somewhere between these options because the container is delivered to you and can then be transported once you've packed it.
If you're still deciding how to approach your move, we've compared moving pods vs removalists vs truck hire in more detail.
The right option depends on your budget, timeline, how much you're moving, and how much packing and lifting you want to handle yourself.
Booking storage before moving week can make the process much easier.
Consider arranging temporary storage if you're:
The earlier you organise storage, the sooner you can start packing belongings you don't need every day.
If you're packing progressively, start with things you can comfortably live without until after the move.
That could include:
Leave everyday essentials until closer to moving day.
It's also worth thinking about how you pack the container. Items you may need before everything else should generally remain more accessible rather than being buried behind large furniture.
Mobile storage providers don't all offer identical container sizes, construction or delivery systems.
If you're comparing gobox with other portable storage options, look beyond the advertised monthly price of a single container.
Consider how much space you actually need, how many containers will be required and the total cost of storing that volume.
We've looked at this in more detail in our guide for people comparing gobox with a wooden storage box.
gobox makes temporary storage simple by bringing the storage container directly to your property.
You can pack progressively, keep the container onsite where appropriate or arrange for it to be collected and stored offsite.
When you're ready to move into the new property, your container can be delivered again for unloading.
This can be particularly useful when your moving timeline isn't perfectly predictable.
Whether the gap between homes is a few days, several weeks or longer, your belongings can remain together while you organise the next stage of your move.
gobox provides mobile storage across Melbourne and Adelaide for people moving house, renovating, decluttering, downsizing and dealing with gaps between properties.
If you're still researching the broader storage options available, our Complete Guide to Storage in Melbourne explains the different types of storage and situations where each may be useful.
Moving house doesn't always go according to plan.
Settlement dates change. Renovations run longer than expected. Rental properties aren't always available exactly when you need them. And sometimes you simply need more time to work out where everything is going.
Temporary mobile storage gives you that flexibility.
Instead of rushing to coordinate your entire move around one day, you can have a storage container delivered, pack at your own pace and keep your belongings stored until you're ready for the next step.
And if you're only beginning to plan your move, start with our guide to how moving house with a storage container works to see how the complete process fits together.
Yes. This is one of the most common reasons people use temporary storage when moving. Your belongings can be packed and stored after leaving your current property, then delivered once your new home is available.
The time required varies depending on your move. You might need storage for several days, a few weeks or longer if you're waiting for settlement, renovations or another property.
Yes. Temporary storage gives you somewhere to keep furniture and belongings while you settle into your smaller home and decide what you ultimately want to keep.
Yes. Keeping furniture and boxes out of active renovation areas can help create more working space and keep belongings away from dust and building work. See our guide to storage during a renovation for more information.
Yes. With traditional self storage, you generally transport your belongings to and from a storage facility yourself. With mobile storage, the storage container is delivered to your property and can be collected once you've packed it.
It depends on how you want to manage your move. Removalists can provide a more hands-off service, while mobile storage gives you more time to pack and combines storage with transport. Our moving pods vs removalists vs truck hire comparison explains the differences.
Compare container capacity, total storage required, delivery options, construction and overall cost rather than looking only at the advertised price of one unit. You can also read our gobox vs wooden-box comparison for another comparison.
Whether you're moving house, renovating, downsizing, decluttering or simply running out of room, finding the right storage solution can make life a lot easier.
Melbourne has plenty of storage options, from traditional self-storage units to mobile storage containers that come directly to your home or business.
So, which type of storage is right for you? Here's what you need to know about storage in Melbourne in 2026.
There are plenty of reasons why you might suddenly need some extra space.
Some of the most common include:
If your home is starting to feel a little crowded, our guide, How a Mobile Storage Unit Solves Space Problems You Didn't Know You Had, looks at ways storage can help create more usable space.
Traditional self storage usually means renting a unit at a storage facility.
You pack your belongings, load them into a car, trailer or truck, drive them to the facility and unload them into your unit.
This can work well if you want regular access to your belongings and don't mind organising the transport yourself.
Mobile storage brings the storage unit to you.
Your container is delivered directly to your home or business, where you can load it at your own pace.
Once you're finished, the container can stay onsite or be collected and stored offsite until you need it again.
This means there's no need to hire a truck and transport everything to a storage facility yourself.
The biggest difference is simple:
Traditional storage: You take your belongings to the storage unit.
Mobile storage: The storage unit comes to you.
Mobile storage can reduce handling because you pack directly into the container that will store your belongings.
This can be particularly useful when you're storing larger furniture or the contents of several rooms.
Moving house is one of the most common reasons people need temporary storage.
Sometimes settlement dates don't line up, your new home isn't ready or you simply want to start packing before moving day.
Mobile storage lets you pack gradually rather than trying to move everything in one day.
If you're preparing for a move, our older How to Pack for Moving House guide has some useful tips for getting organised.
You can then store your loaded container until your new property is ready.
Renovating can quickly turn your home into a construction zone.
Furniture, appliances and household belongings can get in the way of builders and trades, while dust and debris can spread throughout the house.
Temporary storage gives you somewhere to keep these items until the work is finished.
Depending on your property, you can keep your storage container onsite or have it collected and stored offsite.
Sometimes you don't need to move at all — you just need more room.
A spare bedroom becomes a storage room. The garage fills up. Cupboards overflow.
Storage can help you clear some of that space without immediately getting rid of belongings you still want.
Before packing everything away, it's worth deciding what you actually need to keep.
Our Steps to Take When Decluttering with gobox Storage can help you work through what to keep, sell, donate or store.
Moving into a smaller home often means you have more furniture than you have room for.
Temporary storage gives you time to settle into the new property before deciding what stays and what goes.
Instead of making rushed decisions before moving day, you can store furniture and belongings until you know exactly how much space you have.
The amount of storage you need depends on what you're putting away.
Think about:
It's important to compare the actual capacity of different storage options rather than looking only at the monthly price.
A cheaper storage unit isn't necessarily better value if you need two or three of them to fit everything.
Mobile storage can be used for many common household and business items, including:
Always check what your storage provider allows before packing hazardous, flammable or perishable items.
One of the advantages of mobile storage is having both options.
If you have suitable space at your property, keeping your storage container onsite means your belongings remain close by.
This can be useful during renovations or when decluttering.
If you don't need regular access, your container can be collected and stored offsite.
When you're ready for your belongings again, the container can be returned.
Storage costs vary depending on:
When comparing prices, look at the total cost rather than just the advertised weekly or monthly rate.
Also compare how much storage space you're actually getting for that price.
Before choosing a storage provider, ask yourself:
How much do I need to store?
How long will I need storage?
Do I need regular access?
Do I want to transport everything myself?
Do I have room to keep a container onsite?
The answers will help determine whether traditional self storage or mobile storage is the better fit.
Mobile storage is designed to make the storage process simpler.
Instead of packing a truck, driving to a storage facility and unloading everything again, the storage container comes directly to you.
You pack it once.
Then you can keep it onsite or have it collected and stored until you're ready.
For moving, renovating, downsizing and decluttering, that flexibility can make a big difference.
gobox provides mobile storage across Melbourne, giving you a flexible alternative to traditional self storage.
We deliver your gobox directly to your property so you can pack at your own pace.
Once you're finished, you can keep it onsite or have us collect it and store it securely until you need it again.
Whether you're moving house, renovating, decluttering or simply need some extra room, gobox gives you storage that comes to you.
Mobile storage is a portable storage container delivered directly to your home or business. You load your belongings into the container and can either keep it onsite or have it collected for offsite storage.
Yes. Mobile storage can be particularly useful when moving because you can pack gradually and store your belongings if there's a gap between leaving your old home and moving into the new one.
Yes. A storage container can give you somewhere to keep furniture and household belongings while builders and trades are working in your home.
Yes. Temporary storage can help you create more room while you sort through your belongings. Our decluttering guide has some useful tips for getting started.
If you have suitable access and space at your property, your gobox can be kept onsite. Alternatively, it can be collected and stored offsite.
Downsizing your home can be exciting, but deciding what to do with years of furniture, belongings and memories can make the process feel overwhelming.
Whether you're moving into a smaller home, simplifying your lifestyle, preparing for retirement or simply deciding you don't need as much space anymore, downsizing usually involves more than packing a few boxes.
You need to work out what will fit, what you still use, what you're ready to part with and what you'd rather keep.
The good news is that you don't need to make every decision before moving day. Downsizing storage gives you somewhere to keep furniture and belongings while you sort, move and settle into your new home.
Here's how to make downsizing more manageable.
There are plenty of reasons to move to a smaller home.
You might be:
Whatever the reason, downsizing usually comes with the same challenge: your new home may not have room for everything in your current one.
Starting early gives you more time to decide what genuinely deserves a place in your next home.
Don't wait until moving week to start sorting through your belongings.
Start with areas you use least often, such as the garage, spare bedrooms, cupboards, and storage areas.
A simple approach is to divide belongings into four categories:
Keep — belongings that are definitely coming with you.
Sell — furniture and other items that still have value but won't be needed.
Donate — usable belongings you no longer want.
Store — things you want to keep but aren't sure you'll have room for.
The storage category is especially useful because downsizing doesn't have to mean getting rid of everything that won't fit right away.
If you're trying to clear rooms before putting your property on the market or before moving day, decluttering storage can give you somewhere to keep belongings while you work through the house.
One of the easiest downsizing mistakes is assuming your existing furniture will work in the new property.
Before moving, get measurements or a floorplan of your new home and compare them with your existing furniture.
Consider:
A dining table that works perfectly in your current home might dominate the new dining area. Likewise, a large lounge suite may leave very little usable space in a smaller living room.
Knowing what will physically fit makes the next stage of downsizing much easier.
Furniture is often one of the hardest parts of downsizing.
Beds, dining tables, couches, cabinets, outdoor settings and spare-room furniture take up significant space, but they can also be expensive or sentimental.
Start with the furniture you definitely need in your new home.
Then consider each remaining piece individually.
Ask yourself:
If you're unsure, you don't necessarily need to decide immediately.
Furniture storage can give you somewhere to keep larger pieces while you settle into your new home and work out what you genuinely have room for.
That can be much easier than making rushed decisions simply because moving day is approaching.
Larger homes make it easy to accumulate duplicates.
You may have multiple sets of:
A smaller home probably won't have the cupboard, garage or spare-room space to store everything.
Think about what you actually use, not how much storage space you've previously had available.
If you haven't used something for several years, downsizing can be a good opportunity to reconsider whether it needs to come with you.
Not everything should be judged purely by how frequently you use it.
Photographs, children's belongings, inherited furniture, family keepsakes and other sentimental items can be difficult to sort through.
Trying to make those decisions while you're also organising a house move can add unnecessary pressure.
Instead, separate sentimental belongings from ordinary household clutter.
Keep the things you immediately know matter to you. For everything else, consider whether storing it temporarily would give you more time to decide.
That's one of the biggest advantages of using storage when downsizing: you don't need to make a permanent decision about every belonging before you move.
Downsizing isn't only about moving into fewer square metres.
Often, it's connected with a lifestyle change.
If you're moving from a large family home to a townhouse, apartment or smaller property, think about how you'll actually use your new home.
For example, you may no longer need furniture for multiple living areas or several spare bedrooms.
On the other hand, you might still want camping equipment, bikes, gardening equipment, Christmas decorations or furniture for visiting family.
The goal isn't necessarily to own as little as possible.
It's to make sure the things occupying your new home are the things you actually want and use.
Storage can be particularly useful during downsizing because it gives you flexibility between keeping everything and getting rid of everything.
With gobox downsizing storage, a storage container can be delivered to your property so you can gradually load the belongings you're not taking straight into your new home.
This might include:
Depending on your requirements, your loaded gobox can remain onsite where suitable or be collected for storage.
When you're ready for your belongings again, you can return your gobox.
This gives you time to settle into your smaller home before deciding what should stay in storage, what can fit into the new property and what you're eventually ready to sell, donate or give away.
Downsizing doesn't always involve moving directly from one property into another.
You might sell your existing home before buying the next one, experience a settlement gap, stay temporarily with family or move into short-term accommodation.
That creates another problem: where does all the furniture go?
Moving house storage can help bridge the gap.
Instead of moving your belongings into temporary accommodation or unloading everything into another storage location, you can pack your gobox at your existing property and arrange storage until your next home is ready.
Our guide to temporary storage while moving house explains how storage can help when moving and settlement dates don't line up.
Downsizing often starts before the move itself.
If you're selling your existing property, removing excess furniture and personal belongings can make rooms easier to prepare for photography and inspections.
Rather than moving everything into the garage, you can use decluttering storage to clear belongings you intend to keep.
This can be particularly useful for:
The added benefit is that you've already started packing before moving day arrives.
Traditional storage often means loading your belongings into a vehicle, driving them to a storage facility and unloading them again.
Mobile storage changes where you pack.
With gobox, the process is straightforward:
We deliver → You pack → Store @ Yours or Store @ Ours → We return it when needed.
We deliver your gobox to your property, subject to suitable access.
Load the belongings you want to store directly into the container.
Because the container is at your property, you can organise and pack your belongings without making repeated trips to a storage facility.
Depending on your situation, your gobox can remain onsite where suitable or be collected for offsite storage.
When you're ready for your belongings, arrange to have your gobox returned.
This can reduce double handling during a downsizing move because your belongings remain packed in the same container while they're stored.
Storage is most useful for belongings you're not ready to get rid of but don't immediately need in the new home.
Good candidates may include:
Your everyday essentials should generally move directly with you.
If you're unsure how to divide everything up, our guide to what to store during a move can help you decide what goes into storage and what you'll want to keep accessible.
The right amount of storage depends on how much of your current home you're taking with you.
Someone storing a few pieces of furniture and boxes will have very different requirements from someone storing several rooms of belongings.
Start by listing your largest items.
Consider:
You can then compare the available gobox storage container sizes to find an option suitable for what you're storing.
Packing efficiently can also make a considerable difference to how much you can fit inside.
The cost of storage while downsizing depends on your individual requirements.
Factors can include:
Consider the overall moving process, not just a weekly or monthly storage figure.
If you use traditional storage, you'll need to hire a vehicle and move your furniture in and out of a storage facility, which can add to the overall cost and effort of your move.
See our mobile storage costs for current information about gobox pricing and options.
Before moving to your smaller home:
You don't need to complete the entire process in a weekend. Starting early and working through one room at a time can make downsizing considerably easier.
The earlier you start, the easier the process generally becomes. Starting several weeks or months before your move gives you time to sort through belongings without having to make every decision under pressure.
Start with things you no longer use, unnecessary duplicates and belongings that don't suit your new home. You can sell, donate, or give items in good condition to family rather than throw them away.
You can sell, donate, give away or store furniture depending on whether you want to keep it. Furniture storage can be useful when you're unsure what will fit or aren't ready to permanently part with particular pieces.
Storage can help if you want more time to decide what to keep, need space for excess furniture, or have a gap between leaving your current property and moving into the next one.
Yes. If there's a gap between properties, moving house storage can give you somewhere to keep your belongings until your new home is ready.
This depends on your circumstances. You may only need temporary storage during the move, or you may want to keep certain furniture and belongings stored longer while you settle into your new home.
Downsizing should be about creating a home that better suits the next stage of your life — not making rushed decisions about everything you own.
Starting early, measuring your new home and sorting belongings into keep, sell, donate, and store can make the process much easier.
And if you're not ready to decide what happens to everything right away, our downsizing storage gives you extra time and space.
We'll deliver the storage container to your property so you can pack your belongings where they already are. You can then store your gobox until you're ready to have it returned.
Downsize the home, not necessarily everything you want to keep.
Moving house becomes much easier when you don't try to move every single belonging at once.
Some things need to stay with you throughout the move. Others can be packed away early and stored until you're ready for them in your new home.
Using moving house storage gives you somewhere to put furniture, seasonal belongings, boxes and other non-essential items while you pack, move and settle in.
So, what should you put into storage when moving house?
A good rule is to start with anything you won't need immediately before, during or after your move.
This can include:
Packing these belongings first can create more room in your current home and leave you with fewer things to deal with as moving day approaches.
Furniture is one of the biggest things to manage when moving house.
You might have:
If you don't need these pieces immediately, placing them into furniture storage can free up considerable room while you prepare for the move.
This can be especially useful if you're moving into a smaller property, renovating your new home or simply aren't sure where everything will go yet.
Where possible, disassemble larger furniture before storing it and keep screws, bolts and fittings together in clearly labelled bags.
There's little point keeping boxes of clothing accessible if you know you won't need them during the move.
Pack away items such as:
Seasonal clothing is an easy category to pack early because you're unlikely to suddenly need most of it during the moving process.
Use clearly labelled boxes so you can find everything when the season changes.
Christmas decorations and other seasonal belongings can usually go straight into storage.
Think about:
These belongings can take up considerable cupboard or garage space despite only being used occasionally.
Packing them early gets them out of the way and gives you fewer boxes to deal with closer to moving day.
Sporting and recreational equipment can take up a surprising amount of room.
Consider storing:
If you're unlikely to use it before you're settled into the new property, it's an easy category to pack and store ahead of time.
Books are another great category to pack early.
The same applies to:
These aren't usually things you need during the moving process, so packing them early can make the rest of your home much easier to organise.
Just remember that books become heavy very quickly. Use smaller boxes rather than filling large cartons that become difficult to lift.
Once you've decided you're moving, many decorative items can be packed away.
This might include:
Removing excess décor can also be useful if you're preparing your current home for sale.
A less cluttered property can be easier to clean, photograph and prepare for inspections.
If you're trying to clear your home before selling, our guide to Steps to Take When Decluttering with gobox Storage has more practical tips.
The kitchen is often one of the last rooms people want to pack because so many items are used every day.
But you probably don't need everything.
Keep your everyday essentials accessible and consider storing:
Packing part of the kitchen early can make one of the most time-consuming rooms much easier to tackle as moving day approaches.
For more practical packing advice, see our How to Pack for Moving House: Packing Checklist & Tips.
If you have a guest bedroom or spare room, it's another area you can usually start packing early.
Consider storing:
Clearing the spare room can also give you somewhere to organise packed boxes while you work through the rest of the house.
Garages and sheds tend to accumulate belongings over time, making them one of the bigger jobs when moving.
Start sorting these areas well before moving day.
Items you may want to store include:
Don't automatically pack everything.
Use the move as an opportunity to decide what you genuinely want to take with you and what could be sold, donated or disposed of.
If your garage has gradually turned into another storage room, our guide to How a Mobile Storage Unit Solves Space Problems You Didn't Know You Had is also worth reading.
One of the easiest ways to decide what belongs in storage is to ask:
Will I actually need this during the first few weeks in my new home?
If the answer is no, it may be a good candidate for storage.
This lets you concentrate on unpacking the things you actually use rather than immediately filling your new home with boxes.
Not everything should go into your storage container.
Keep important and frequently needed belongings with you during the move, including:
It's also a good idea to pack a separate moving essentials box containing everything you'll need during your first night and morning in the new home.
Moving dates don't always line up perfectly.
You might need to leave your existing home before you can move into the new one. You may be waiting for settlement, renovating before moving in or staying somewhere temporarily between properties.
That's where temporary storage can help.
Instead of moving your belongings into a traditional storage facility and then loading everything again when your new home is ready, mobile storage allows you to load your belongings directly into the storage container.
If you're weighing up different ways to manage the move, read Moving Pods vs Removalists vs Truck Hire: Which Is Best? for a comparison of the main options.
Downsizing creates another challenge because you may have belongings you want to keep but don't yet know whether they'll fit into your new home.
Common items to store when downsizing include:
Rather than forcing yourself to make every decision before moving day, downsizing storage can give you more time.
You can move into the new home, see what actually fits and then decide what to keep, sell, donate or pass on.
What you put into storage matters, but so does how you pack it.
Start with larger and heavier belongings and keep the weight reasonably distributed throughout the container.
Then:
Think about the order you'll need things at the other end.
Items you won't need for months can go further back, while belongings you may want shortly after moving should remain easier to reach.
The biggest advantage of mobile storage during a move is that your storage comes to you.
Your gobox is delivered to your property so you can load furniture and boxes without repeatedly transporting everything backwards and forwards to a traditional storage facility.
Once you're ready, your gobox can be collected and stored or moved as required.
This can be particularly useful when:
If you want to understand the entire process, read How Does Moving House With a Storage Container Work?.
You don't have to move your entire household in one hectic day.
By storing furniture, seasonal belongings, sporting equipment, décor and other non-essential items ahead of time, you can create more room to pack and reduce the amount you need to deal with on moving day.
gobox provides flexible mobile storage across Melbourne and Adelaide, whether you need storage while packing, between settlement dates or while you get settled into your new home.
Pack what you need. Store what you don't. Move at your own pace with gobox.
Decluttering your home can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve accumulated years of furniture, clothing, kids’ items, sentimental belongings and everything in between.
The easiest way to tackle it is one space at a time. Rather than trying to clear your entire home in a weekend, focus on making steady progress and deciding what genuinely deserves to take up space in your home.
Whether you’re preparing to move, downsizing or simply want to reclaim some space around your home, here are some practical steps to make decluttering easier.
Trying to declutter your entire home at once can quickly become overwhelming.
Instead, choose one room or area and finish it before moving onto the next. Starting with a smaller or less sentimental area can also help you build momentum before tackling rooms with more belongings.
You might start with:
Work through one cupboard, shelf or section at a time rather than pulling everything out at once.
Starting small makes it easier to see progress, keeps the job manageable and gives you a clear sense of achievement as each area is completed.
As you work through each room, separate your belongings into simple categories:
Keep — things you regularly use and want to remain in the home.
Sell — items you no longer need but could have value to someone else.
Donate — belongings that are still useful but you no longer need.
Discard — broken, damaged or unusable items.
Store — things you want to keep but don’t need taking up space in your home right now.
Having a dedicated store category can make decluttering much easier. It removes the pressure to choose between keeping something in the house or getting rid of it completely.
This can work particularly well for sentimental belongings, spare furniture, children's items you want to keep, seasonal equipment and things you know you'll use again in the future.
If creating more usable room is your main goal, our guide to How to Create More Space in Your Home Without Moving has more practical ideas.
One of the hardest parts of decluttering is deciding what should stay.
It’s easy to keep things because you might need them one day. Over time, however, these items can fill wardrobes, cupboards, spare rooms and garages.
For anything you're unsure about, ask yourself:
You don't need to become a minimalist or throw away belongings that matter to you.
Some things are absolutely worth keeping but simply don't need to take up valuable space every day.
That’s where decluttering storage can help. Furniture, boxes and other belongings can be moved out of everyday living areas while remaining available when you need them again.
Garages can quickly become storage areas for everything that doesn't have a place inside the house.
Tools, sporting equipment, boxes, furniture, bikes and seasonal items can gradually build up until there's barely any usable space left — and sometimes no room for the car.
Treat your garage like any other room.
Start by grouping similar items together. Put tools with tools, sporting equipment together, gardening supplies in one area and boxes into clear categories.
Then decide what you genuinely need to keep in the garage.
Items you use regularly should remain accessible. Things used only occasionally don't necessarily need to occupy prime storage space throughout the year.
Larger or rarely used belongings can be moved elsewhere, freeing up room for the things you actually use.
For more ideas, read How a Mobile Storage Unit Solves Space Problems You Didn't Know You Had.
Some belongings are only used for a few weeks or months each year.
These might include:
Instead of allowing these items to fill cupboards, garages and spare rooms all year, consider moving them into storage until they're needed again.
Before storing seasonal items, clearly label boxes and group similar belongings together. This makes it much easier to find what you need when the season changes.
Rotating these items in and out of your home can create a surprising amount of extra everyday storage space.
Furniture takes up more room than almost anything else in your home.
You may have spare beds, old dining chairs, cabinets, desks or other furniture that you want to keep but don't currently use.
Walk through each room and consider whether every piece of furniture still serves a purpose.
Sometimes removing just one large piece can completely change how spacious and functional a room feels.
You might have furniture you're keeping for children, a future home, visiting family or because it has sentimental value. In these cases, getting rid of it may not be the right decision.
If you're not ready to sell or donate these items, furniture storage can help you reclaim the space without permanently getting rid of them.
This can be particularly useful if you're reorganising your home, preparing for renovations, converting a spare room or making room for a growing family.
One of the biggest challenges with decluttering is deciding what to do with belongings you want to keep.
With mobile storage, the storage container is delivered directly to your property.
Instead of trying to declutter everything before a trip to a storage facility, you can gradually load furniture, boxes and other belongings as you work through the house.
For example, you could start with the garage one weekend, tackle the spare bedroom the next and then move onto wardrobes and other areas.
Once you're finished, your gobox can stay onsite or be collected and stored offsite.
That means you don't need to load everything into a trailer or truck, drive to a traditional storage facility and unload it again.
If you're weighing up the two options, see our guide to Mobile Storage vs Traditional Self Storage.
Moving house is one of the best times to declutter.
There's little point packing, moving and unpacking belongings you already know you don't want.
Go through each room before you start packing and decide what should actually come with you.
Pay particular attention to areas that tend to accumulate forgotten belongings, such as:
The less unnecessary stuff you take with you, the easier it will be to pack and organise your new home.
This can mean fewer boxes, less furniture to move and a much more organised start in your new space.
If you're preparing for a move, our How to Pack for Moving House guide can help with the next stage.
Decluttering becomes even more important when you're moving into a smaller home.
You may simply not have enough room for all your existing furniture and belongings.
Start early rather than trying to make every decision immediately before moving day.
If possible, look at the size and layout of your new home and think about which pieces of furniture will realistically fit.
Prioritise the things you use regularly and the belongings that matter most to you.
For anything you're uncertain about, temporary storage gives you more time to decide. You can move into the new home, see how the space works and then decide what you want to bring back.
For belongings you want to keep while deciding what will fit into the new home, downsizing storage can give you some extra flexibility.
Decluttering doesn't need to happen all at once.
In fact, trying to make hundreds of decisions in one day can make the whole process harder.
Give yourself time to work through your belongings properly.
Start with the easiest decisions first. Broken items, duplicates and things you know you no longer want can usually be dealt with quickly.
Leave sentimental items until later if necessary.
You might set yourself a simple target, such as:
Even clearing one cupboard, room or section of the garage at a time can gradually make your home feel much more organised.
Not everything you remove from your home needs to be sold, donated or thrown away.
Storage is particularly useful for belongings you still value but don't need regular access to, including:
The aim is to remove things that are taking up useful everyday space without getting rid of belongings you genuinely want to keep.
Decluttering isn't necessarily about getting rid of everything.
It's about deciding what deserves to take up space in your home right now.
For furniture, seasonal belongings and other items you want to keep but don't need every day, gobox gives you somewhere else to put them.
Your storage container is delivered directly to your property, allowing you to load it at your own pace as you work through different areas of your home.
Once you're finished, you can keep your gobox onsite or have it collected and stored offsite until you need your belongings again.
That means more room in your home without having to make rushed decisions about belongings you still want to keep.
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