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Average rating of plumbers near City
4.9 based on 332 reviews of 15 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in City receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 332 reviews.

Water Tight Canberra

5.0
159 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 96 142 535 939
Servicing City
Monday: 24/7 Emergency Se...
Licence No. 2017441
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"Everything went as expected. Fortunately the tests indicated no problems with the plumbing/piping and Josh applied..."

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Jet Blast Plumbing

5.0
62 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 61 659 649 848 2026 Award
Servicing City
Monday: On call 24 hours
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"Tony responded to my online query immediately, quoted was at my place at 7.30am and had the job done by 08.10am. Tony..."

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The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

4.8
26 reviews
Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Canberra ACT
Monday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C

"The 2 service professionals that attended my mothers house were very helpful, knowledgeable and polite. I was..."

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Canberra Hot Water Repairs

4.5
10 reviews
Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.4
Canberra Central ACT
Monday: On call 24 hours

"Very professional company. Replaced my old hot water system with a new one within 24 hours of my original call...."

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Canberra Blocked Drains

5.0
4 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 15 650 427 419
Canberra Central ACT
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

"Amazing doesn’t even cover it! Super duper quick, super duper friendly, and they did a super duper job! "

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Rydeau Plumbing

5.0
2 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Happy with their job installing 2 toilets. Gave us quote, supplied the toilets and disposing the old one as well. I..."

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My Canberra Plumber

3.5
4 reviews
Quality 3.5 Service 3.5 Value 3.5
ABN: 15 650 427 419
Canberra Central ACT
Monday: On call 24 hours

"My Canberra Plumber provided prompt, professional and friendly service when one of our hot water tanks needed..."

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Market Intelligence

City plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 332 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data

80 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$930 median Typical Cost most jobs $613–$2,025
98% Positive Feedback

City is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 35% below the ACT average, with typical jobs around $930. 24 plumbers service the area with 332 customer reviews.

Going rates

Most jobs range from $613 to $2,025. Nearby: Canberra ($930), Reid ($1,000), Braddon ($930).

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in City: income runs above the national median ($2,232/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 35% below the ACT average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in City suggest plumber demand runs hottest in September and coolest in December — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Reviews & ratings

At 19.5 plumber reviews a year — 7% above the ACT average — City collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 332 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

19.5 / yr Review velocity +35%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$650 Typical cost -19%
5.0 stars Service rating
13.8 avg Reviews / provider
49.6 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — City area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the City area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 1 4.0 no prices reported
2010 1 4.0 no prices reported
2012 1 5.0 $200
2013 4 4.5 no prices reported
2014 7 5.0 no prices reported
2015 7 5.0 $650
2016 6 4.3 $2,100
2017 28 4.9 $482
2018 12 5.0 $730
2019 6 5.0 no prices reported
2020 34 5.0 no prices reported
2021 79 4.9 $360
2022 106 4.9 $1,000
2023 23 4.7 $486
2024 8 4.6 no prices reported
2025 2 3.0 $650
2026 7 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

City area profile ABS Census 2021

4,835 Population
20.9% Own with mortgage
0% Houses
$2,232 Median income / week

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well City is served for plumbers, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Plumbers in City — FAQs

How much do plumbers charge in City?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in City typically charge between $613 and $2,025. This is 35% more affordable than the ACT average.

Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in City?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in City tends to peak in September and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I pick the right plumber in City?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — City has 332 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Jet Blast Plumbing (2026), Water Tight Canberra (2022) and Precise Plumbing & Drainage (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do City plumbers compare to the state average?

Plumbers in City have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 332 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

Does the City housing mix influence local plumbers?

Interesting pattern in City: income runs above the national median ($2,232/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 35% below the ACT average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows City has apartments make up 100% of housing, a median age of 27, a median household income of $2,232/week.

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