Storage Unit Size Guide

Module size & capacity

Our standard mobile storage module helps you picture what fits before you book — it’s roughly half of a single garage.

Illustration showing the approximate capacity of one Smoothmoves storage module

Visual guide only — actual fit depends on item shape and access conditions.

Standard module

11 m³ capacity — similar to half of a single garage

Roughly fits

  • Standard studio apartment
  • Single room, a few boxes and appliances (e.g., bed, fridge, washer, dryer)
  • Garage overflow (tools, bikes, shelves, seasonal items and a few boxes)

Tip: bulky items and access conditions can change the final count — we’ll help you estimate it accurately.

Not sure how much space you need?

No stress — share a quick inventory (or your address + property type) and we’ll estimate the right number of modules for you.

We arrive, we load, we store — our crew loads your items into the modules, then we store them securely until you need them back.

Common home sizes and storage scenarios

Every move is a little different, but these examples can help you picture how many modules you might need based on your home size, furniture and what you’re actually storing.

Studio or partial storage

A single module can often suit a studio apartment, granny flat, or partial household storage where you’re not storing absolutely everything.

Think sofa, mattress, small dining set, boxes, appliances and a few extra loose items.

1–2 bedroom apartment

Many 1–2 bedroom apartments need around 1–2 modules, depending on how much furniture, how many boxes and whether bulky items are included.

A larger sofa, extra storage furniture, outdoor items or packed-up spare rooms can push the estimate up.

3-bedroom family home

A typical family home often needs multiple modules, especially where there are full bedroom sets, larger living room furniture, whitegoods and plenty of packed boxes.

This is where getting a proper estimate helps, because storage needs can vary a lot from one home to another.

Larger 4–5 bedroom moves

Bigger homes usually need several modules, particularly when storing full contents from multiple bedrooms, living areas, dining furniture, appliances and garage items.

Larger homes also tend to have more variation, so a tailored estimate is the safest way to avoid underestimating space.

Garage overflow or renovation storage

Sometimes you’re not storing the whole home — just garage items, spare furniture, bikes, shelving, boxes or the contents of a few rooms during renovations.

In these cases, one or two modules can often be enough, depending on what’s going in.

Between homes or settlement gaps

If you’re between properties, waiting on settlement, or moving into temporary accommodation first, your storage needs may be full-home or only part of the move.

That’s why it helps to look at both home size and your real situation — not just bedroom count on its own.

What can change the estimate?

• The size and number of furniture items

• How many boxes, tubs or loose items you have

• Whether bulky items like fridges or washers are included

• Whether you’re storing the whole home or only part of it

• How tightly and efficiently everything can be packed

• Access conditions and the way the move is staged

Need help working out the right number of modules?

You can also explore our mobile storage service to get the full picture of how it works.

Short-term & Moving Storage in Sydney

Short-term storage when plans change

Need storage for a few weeks? Our mobile storage is ideal for short-term storage in Sydney when you’re renovating, decluttering, waiting on keys, or your move dates don’t line up.

Storage for moving in Sydney (between homes)

If you’re moving house and can’t move everything straight in, we’ll store your goods safely and return them when you’re ready. Perfect for settlement gaps, renovations, or temporary accommodation.

We arrive, we load, we store

We bring the storage module to you and our Smooth Operators load everything safely (padding included). Then we store it in our clean, secure facility for as long as you need — and deliver it back on a day that suits you.

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Our Storage Facility

We offer multiple mobile storage units in Brookvale, each one designed to cater to your specific needs. We understand that different moving situations require different storage needs. Our modular storage caters for your specific requirements by having singular or multiple mobile storage modules available ready for you.

We currently have 300 units available, all of which are 2.4m deep x 2.6m high x 1.8m wide . For your peace of mind, each unit is secured, numbered and logged into our system.

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Large Storage Requirements

Size: 2.4m Deep x 2.6m high x 1.8m wide

5 - 6 Storage Modules Required

For a 4-5 bedroom home you will require 5-6 Mobile storage units. This depends on what you have to store and how its packed. For easy loading ensure your goods are in boxes of similar sizes. Our team will wrap and load your large items.

 

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Medium Storage Requirements

Size: 2.4m Deep x 2.6m high x 1.8m wide

3-4 Storage Modules required

For a 3-4 bedroom home you will require 3-4 mobile storage units. This depends on what you have to store and how its packed. For easy loading ensure your goods are in boxes of similar sizes. Our team will wrap and load your large items.

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Small Storage Requirements

1 - 2 Storage Modules required

For individual items up to 1-2 bedroom homes you will need 1-2 Storage modules. This depends on what you have to store and how its packed. For easy loading ensure your goods are in boxes of similar sizes. Our team will wrap and load your large items.

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Areas we service

We deliver mobile storage across Sydney — including the Northern Beaches , North Shore and Eastern Suburbs . If you’re unsure whether we service your suburb, just ask and we’ll confirm quickly.

Northern Beaches

Brookvale, Manly, Dee Why, Curl Curl, Freshwater, Narrabeen, Mona Vale and nearby suburbs.

North Shore

Mosman, Neutral Bay, North Sydney, Chatswood, Lane Cove, Willoughby and surrounding areas.

Eastern Suburbs

Bondi, Coogee, Randwick, Paddington, Double Bay, Rose Bay and nearby suburbs.

Greater Sydney

We also service many other Sydney suburbs depending on access, timing and workload — send us your address and we’ll confirm.

Quick check: Tell us your suburb and an approximate inventory (or photos), and we’ll recommend the right number of modules and the best time to deliver.

Related storage pages

Explore more storage pages to understand the full process, see where moving and storage fits best, compare mobile storage with self-storage, and find flexible options for business needs too.

Want the full picture beyond module size? Visit our main storage in Sydney page .

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