Moving house has always come with compromises, but new research shows just how much Australians are giving up in 2025 to secure a home.

The latest Muval Index , released by removalist experts Muval, analysed more than 400,000 moving enquiries alongside a nationally representative survey of 2,000 Australians to uncover the realities behind relocation.

The findings reveal a housing market defined by rising costs, shifting priorities, and some tough sacrifices.

Cameron Kusher, View.com.au Economics Expert, says the affordability squeeze has reshaped how people move.

"Over recent years there has been a period of very strong increases in property prices in most markets, and the cost of housing relative to incomes has widened significantly," he said.

"The higher prices are a windfall for

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