Who to Notify When You Move House: The Complete Change-of-Address Checklist
Updated 18 July 2026
The boxes get all the attention, but the admin is what actually follows you around after a move. Here's the complete list of who to notify when you move house — grouped by urgency, with the ones everyone forgets at the bottom. Work through it in this order and nothing important lands at your old address.
Before moving day: the connections
- Electricity and gas — book the new connection at least three business days ahead, and schedule the old disconnection for the day after you move out, so the final clean isn't done in the dark with no hot water.
- Internet — the longest lead time of anything on this list. Order the new connection as soon as you have a move date; a couple of weeks' notice is not too early.
- Australia Post mail redirection — set it up before you move, starting on moving day. Three months minimum; twelve if you can. This is the safety net for everyone you forget below.
The first week: government
| Who | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Driver licence (TMR in QLD) | Required within 14 days of moving — free to update online |
| Vehicle registration | Updates alongside your licence with TMR; renewal notices go to the new address |
| Electoral roll (AEC) | Enrolment must reflect where you live — quick online update |
| Medicare & myGov | One myGov update flows through to Medicare and Centrelink |
| ATO | Updates via myGov too — where refunds and notices get sent |
Money: banks and insurance
Banks, super funds and card providers are quick online updates. The one that genuinely matters is insurance: contents insurance is tied to the address where the contents actually are, so update it from moving day — and while you're there, check whether your policy covers goods in transit, which pairs with our guide to removalist insurance. Car insurance premiums are also address-based, so that needs updating too.
The ones everyone forgets
- Your employer's payroll and HR system
- School or daycare records, and your GP/dentist if you're changing
- Subscription deliveries — meal kits, pet food, contact lenses, wine clubs
- Loyalty programs and online shopping defaults (the next parcel ships to the old place otherwise)
- Pet microchip registry — the recovery contact should be your new address
- Toll accounts and parking permits
A practical trick: keep the mail redirection running and note every redirected envelope that arrives — each one is an organisation still holding your old address. After three months the stragglers have all shown themselves.
Sorting the move itself is the easier half of the job. Get a fixed quote for your Brisbane or Gold Coast move, then work this list top to bottom — future you, standing in a lit house with hot water and working wifi, will be grateful. For the packing side, start with the full moving checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Who do I need to notify when I move house in Australia?
The essentials are your electricity, gas and internet providers, your bank, your driver licence (updated through TMR in Queensland), Medicare, the ATO, the electoral roll, and your insurers. Set up an Australia Post mail redirection for at least three months to catch everyone you forget.
How long before moving should I book my electricity connection?
Give your energy provider at least three business days' notice for a standard connection at the new address, and book the disconnection at your old address for the day after you move out — that way you're never cleaning an empty house in the dark.
Do I need to update my address on my Queensland driver licence?
Yes — Queensland requires you to update your address with the Department of Transport and Main Roads within 14 days of moving. It's free to do online and takes a few minutes.
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