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Word of Mouth electricians in Forrest receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 679 reviews.
"Will S from Climate+ serviced my Brivis gas heating system today and I could not be happier with the result. Even..."
"Very professional & friendly service provided by Gary "
"On time. Professional and Friendly. Attention to detail."
"The 2 service professionals that attended my mothers house were very helpful, knowledgeable and polite. I was..."
"Efficient, professional and does an excellent job. Grant has completed several jobs for us and they are always..."
"Josh from Chesters Electrical came out last week and installed a ducted air con system for us. We were very impressed..."
"Just a great company that went over the line to replace the damaged water heater in the tight spot. No damage..."
"Affordable, friendly and reliable "
"He answered the ad within 20 minutes. Was at my home with 3 hours and job completed... cant ask for anything more....."
"Jake was fantastic. Very responsive and helpful. I will definitely call on him again!"
"Conscientious, reliable, efficient and competitively priced we were very happy with Stephen’s work and happy to..."
"'Great service from CS Electrical Services!"
"We could not be happier with the boys from Capital Home Electrical. They turned up on time, their work is impeccable,..."
"Suggested cheaper alternatives to save me money, waited around while our plumber danced around AND cleaned up the..."
"Highly recommended. Ryan & his team are professional and skilled. Thanks, Guys!"
"'I was very happy with ACT electrical installing some power points for us. They were prompt, on time and cleaned up..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 679 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 8 trust signal responses
Forrest is one of the pricier areas for electricians — 91% above the ACT average, with typical jobs around $295. 23 electricians service the area with 679 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $258 to $355. Nearby: Capital Hill ($295), Griffith ($295), Red Hill ($295).
Review patterns in Forrest suggest electrician demand runs hottest in October and coolest in December — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Forrest's household income sits at $3,363/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local electrician pricing tracks that profile — 91% above the ACT average.
Local electrician ratings have climbed from 4.4/5 (2009) to 4.9/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 17-year window. At 45.3 electrician reviews a year — 15% above the ACT average — Forrest collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Based on 679 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 Forrest is served for electricians, 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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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Forrest typically charge between $258 and $355. This is 91% above the ACT average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Forrest tends to peak in October and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forrest has 679 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Climate Plus (2026), Climate Master (2021) and Complete Electrical Services (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Electricians in Forrest have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 679 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Forrest's household income sits at $3,363/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local electrician pricing tracks that profile — 91% above the ACT average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forrest has a median age of 47, a median household income of $3,363/week.
