{"id":3722,"date":"2026-07-25T15:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T05:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/?p=3722"},"modified":"2026-07-25T16:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T06:13:24","slug":"man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Man With Van Melbourne: What is the best type of van for moving across Australia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DbKp0EDCGF1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DbKp0EDCGF1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DbKp0EDCGF1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Mover Melbourne (@movermelbourne)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The best kind of van for a big Aussie move is the one that actually suits your stuff and your budget \u2013 anything from a straightforward Man With Van Melbourne setup for a light load, through to the bigger trucks Interstate Removalists use when they\u2019re hauling an entire family home interstate. When you nail the right size, the whole job is smoother, cheaper, and a lot less stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#Man_With_Van_Melbourne_Small_Moves\" >Man With Van Melbourne: Small Moves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#3%E2%80%934_Tonne_Van_1%E2%80%932_Bedroom_Moves\" >3\u20134 Tonne Van: 1\u20132 Bedroom Moves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#6_Tonne_Van_2%E2%80%933_Bedroom_Homes\" >6 Tonne Van: 2\u20133 Bedroom Homes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#8_Tonne_Van_3%E2%80%934_Bedroom_Loads\" >8 Tonne Van: 3\u20134 Bedroom Loads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#10_Tonne_Truck_Whole-House_Relocations\" >10 Tonne Truck: Whole-House Relocations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#Moving_big_family_houses_across_Australia\" >Moving big family houses across Australia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#How_To_Choose_The_Right_Van_Size\" >How To Choose The Right Van Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#How_much_space_do_you_really_need\" >How much space do you really need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#Distance_local_vs_interstate\" >Distance: local vs interstate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#Melbourne-specific_parking_and_access\" >Melbourne-specific parking and access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#Weather_on_the_run\" >Weather on the run<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#Road_conditions_and_vehicle_choice\" >Road conditions and vehicle choice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#Timing_your_move\" >Timing your move<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/man-with-van-melbourne-van-moving-guide\/#When_To_Use_A_Moving_Company_in_Melbourne\" >When To Use A Moving Company in Melbourne<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_picking_the_right_van_matters\"><\/span><strong>Why picking the right van matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heading across Australia isn\u2019t like ducking down the road from Brunswick to St Kilda \u2013 you\u2019re talking long highways, changing weather, and days on the road, so the vehicle you choose really does matter. Go too small and you\u2019re stuck paying for extra trips or scrambling to fit things in; go too big and you\u2019re wasting money and risking damage if everything isn\u2019t packed and tied down properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you book a <a href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/\"><strong>Melbourne Moving Company<\/strong><\/a>, they\u2019ll usually recommend a van or truck based on the number of bedrooms plus the cubic metre (m\u00b3) volume of your belongings, not just how big your place \u201clooks.\u201d Volume is what really dictates the van size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_With_Van_Melbourne_Small_Moves\"><\/span><strong>Man With Van Melbourne: Small Moves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re moving a few items, doing a student move, or relocating from a shared house, a Two Movers + Van setup is often perfect. A standard moving van in this category carries up to about 10 cubic metres, ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single-item moves (like a couch, fridge, or mattress)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small studio moves with minimal furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick inner-city relocations where access and parking are tight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This Man With Van Melbourne option keeps costs low, is easier to park on busy Melbourne streets, and works well when you\u2019re flexible with timing and don\u2019t need full <a href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/services\/interstate-removalists-melbourne\/\"><strong>Interstate Removalists Melbourne<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3%E2%80%934_Tonne_Van_1%E2%80%932_Bedroom_Moves\"><\/span><strong>3\u20134 Tonne Van: 1\u20132 Bedroom Moves<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a typical 1\u20132 bedroom unit or small townhouse, the next step up is Two Movers + 3 Tonne or 4 Tonne Van. These vans carry roughly 15\u201320 m\u00b3, meaning they can usually handle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u20132 bedroom apartment contents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard furniture, whitegoods, and a few boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small interstate or regional moves when you pack efficiently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This size is a sweet spot for many couples or young families leaving Melbourne for another city, and it\u2019s commonly used by Interstate Removalists for compact households that don\u2019t need a full-size truck. It balances price, speed, and capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tonne_Van_2%E2%80%933_Bedroom_Homes\"><\/span><strong>6 Tonne Van: 2\u20133 Bedroom Homes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a bit more furniture\u2014think 2\u20133 bedrooms, a dining set, outdoor pieces, and lots of boxes\u2014you\u2019re entering Two Movers + 6 Tonne territory. A 6 tonne van typically carries up to about 30 m\u00b3, which suits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard 2\u20133 bedroom houses or townhouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families with normal furniture volumes and some bulky items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-distance moves where you want everything to go in one trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people moving from suburban Melbourne to another state, this is the size a Moving Company Melbourne will recommend first. It\u2019s big enough to avoid multiple runs but still manageable on narrow streets and in regional towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Tonne_Van_3%E2%80%934_Bedroom_Loads\"><\/span><strong>8 Tonne Van: 3\u20134 Bedroom Loads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re dealing with 3\u20134 bedrooms, home office setups, larger lounges, and outdoor gear, a Two Movers + 8 Tonne van becomes the safer choice. At around 40 m\u00b3 capacity, it suits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Larger family homes with more furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moves that include heavy items like pianos or big wardrobes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interstate Removalists Melbourne jobs where repacking halfway is not an option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This size is ideal if you don\u2019t want to gamble on \u201choping it fits\u201d and then paying for a second trip or extra truck space. For long runs from Melbourne to places like Brisbane, Sydney, or Adelaide, having everything in a single 8 tonne van keeps your move simpler and easier to track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tonne_Truck_Whole-House_Relocations\"><\/span><strong>10 Tonne Truck: Whole-House Relocations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For full 4\u20135 bedroom homes, especially those with garages full of tools, outdoor furniture, and storage, you\u2019re looking at Two Movers + 10 Tonne Truck. With around 50 m\u00b3 to play with, this is what many large moving company fleets use when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_big_family_houses_across_Australia\"><\/span><strong>Moving big family houses across Australia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Relocating from Melbourne to regional areas with limited access<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Handling complex Interstate Removalists in Melbourne jobs where the entire house must move in one go<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 10 tonne truck offers enough room for your furniture and boxes plus good spacing for padding, tie-downs, and safe stacking, which matters over thousands of kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Choose_The_Right_Van_Size\"><\/span><strong>How To Choose The Right Van Size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To work out \u201cthe best van\u201d for your move, focus on three points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bedrooms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Single item\/studio: Man With Van Melbourne (up to 10 m\u00b3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\u20132 bedroom: 3\u20134 tonne van (15\u201320 m\u00b3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2\u20133 bedroom: 6 tonne van (up to 30 m\u00b3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3\u20134 bedroom: 8 tonne van (approx 40 m\u00b3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4\u20135 bedroom: 10 tonne truck (around 50 m\u00b3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think in terms of actual cubic metres and streets you can park in, not just \u201ca bit of stuff\u201d or \u201ca big truck.\u201d Interstate moves especially need the right-size vehicle from the first load, because you can\u2019t just duck back for extra trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_space_do_you_really_need\"><\/span><strong>How much space do you really need?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just wing it \u2014 big wardrobes, bookshelves, jam-packed kitchen cupboards, and all the garage junk can gobble up cubic metres way faster than you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re doing an interstate move, a <a href=\"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/services\/man-with-a-van-melbourne\/\"><strong>man with van Melbourne<\/strong><\/a> will usually want to know how many bedrooms you\u2019ve got, what big furniture you\u2019re taking, and whether you\u2019ve got any bulky or delicate bits like a piano, marble table, or artwork. That helps them sort you out with the right truck or van size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you under\u2011estimate and the truck\u2019s too small, you\u2019re suddenly looking at extra trips or a second vehicle, which is fine locally but a killer on long runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_local_vs_interstate\"><\/span><strong>Distance: local vs interstate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Around Melbourne, doing two or three short trips in a smaller truck can sometimes be quicker if it can park right at the front door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re going interstate, the game changes: you need everything to fit in one vehicle, because running back for leftovers is impractical and expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interstate operators often run larger trucks for economy of scale on highways, so they\u2019ll plan capacity carefully upfront from the details you give them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melbourne-specific_parking_and_access\"><\/span><strong>Melbourne-specific parking and access<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inner\u2011city Melbourne has narrow one\u2011way streets, clearways, permit only bays and tight loading docks, so a truck that fits the building and street is just as important as raw volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many CBD and inner\u2011suburb apartments require loading dock bookings, lift reservations and sometimes council permits or reserved parking if you need space at the curb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Larger interstate trucks often can\u2019t get into underground car parks or tight laneways, so your mover may use a ute or smaller shuttle vehicle to ferry items to a bigger truck parked nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_on_the_run\"><\/span><strong>Weather on the run<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can kick off in Melbourne with a cold, damp morning and end up baking on some hot, dry inland roads, so the truck needs decent airflow and a bit of care in the packing to keep timber from copping a warp and electronics from overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Man with van Melbourne won\u2019t leave fragile gear shoved up against metal walls or sitting in the sun with the doors open. They\u2019ll wrap it properly and pack it in cartons or blankets to help it handle the temp swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_conditions_and_vehicle_choice\"><\/span><strong>Road conditions and vehicle choice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bigger trucks ride highways better and are generally more stable and efficient over long distances between capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small vans and medium trucks are usually better in busy city streets and country towns, where the roads can be tight, and parking\u2019s a pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some jobs, businesses run one bigger truck with a smaller support vehicle so they can cruise the highway efficiently but still get into the tricky spots at either end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timing_your_move\"><\/span><strong>Timing your move<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weekdays often work better for CBD and inner\u2011suburb moves because building managers can confirm dock and lift bookings, and there\u2019s more flexibility for permits and traffic management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearways around Melbourne\u2019s inner ring are strict tow\u2011away zones during signed times, so you can\u2019t just park a truck there \u201cfor a bit\u201d without planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lock in your time window early with your mover and building so the truck size, access, and lift bookings all line up instead of clashing at the last minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Use_A_Moving_Company_in_Melbourne\"><\/span><strong>When To Use A Moving Company in Melbourne<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid guesswork, booking a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/mover-melbourne-au\/blog\/stress-free-moving-company-in-melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Melbourne Moving Company<\/strong><\/a> is the simplest way to get the right van size and the right number of movers. They can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide two-mover + Van options for smaller moves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scale up to 3\u20134\u20136\u20138 tonne vans and 10 tonne trucks for full-house interstate relocations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Help with packing, loading, and securing everything for the long drive across Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, the \u201cbest van\u201d is the one chosen by an experienced Interstate Removalists team in Melbourne after a proper assessment, not just the one that looks big enough in a photo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mover Melbourne (@movermelbourne) The best kind of van for a big Aussie move is the one that actually suits your stuff and your budget \u2013 anything from a straightforward Man With Van Melbourne setup for a light load, through to the bigger trucks Interstate Removalists use [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3729,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[161,149,150,104,143,144,145],"class_list":["post-3722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movers","tag-house-moving","tag-interstate-movers","tag-moving","tag-moving-company","tag-moving-cost","tag-moving-services","tag-office-moving"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3722"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3736,"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3722\/revisions\/3736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3729"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movermelbourne.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}