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Word of Mouth plumbers in Buttaba receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 253 reviews.
"good service from technicians.they explain everything that they are doing."
"I have dealt with Mark for nearly 2 decades. He was originally based at Rathmines, but now lives in the Wangi Wangi..."
"Had good service here staff we very helpful and a reasonable pricing.. They have a great range of stock to help you.."
"A big thankyou to Dean and his team at Durable plumbing & Gas had my Rinnai gas heater Service which they did great..."
"When i needed a plumber fast i called Academy plumbing. When i called them they came out the same day to look at my..."
"Thanks so much. The boys were so good, I rang up after my hot water system wasn't working, these guys had a new one..."
"Enviromate Plumbing came out to unblock my drain the same day that I called, it was within the hour which was great!..."
"Would highly recommend MCS to anyone. After calling Mitch for a blocked drain he came out on the same day and had it..."
"They arrive on time, everything was taken care of, our yard was left clean and tidy. Couldn't ask for a better service."
"I am the owner of a number of rental property in the Lake Macquarie area and have been using Cardiff Plumbing for..."
"Doug has saved us a number of ocassions when our water has been out or our dishwasher floods the kitchen.... Service..."
"We had a new kitchen put in and all the trimmings. We needed plumbers to disconnect and reconnect everything for us...."
"'Murray was just excellent. He turned up when he said he would and saved me a lot of money with some great advice.'"
"'Very prompt response. Extremely efficient, polite and friendly (Down to earth). Neat work and did the job we wanted...."
"'extremely efficient and friendly service would recommend'"
"I find these guys to be very good. Fromt he receptionist to the guys that come out and get their hadns dirty. They..."
"Paul Frost has been very pleasant to deal with as we have been upgrading one of our bathrooms as well as having..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 253 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
Buttaba plumbers average 4.4 stars — 0.5 stars below the NSW average of 4.87, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 253 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
Buttaba's median household income is $1,875/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 23% above the NSW average.
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Buttaba tends to peak around May and ease off in January — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Local plumber ratings have trended down from 4.2/5 (2009) to 3.9/5 (2026) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. With 14.9 new reviews per year — 30% above the NSW average — Buttaba has more recent plumber feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 209% since 2009 (from $200 to $617 median), averaging 16.1% per year.
Based on 253 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 4.3 | $200 |
| 2010 | 4 | 4.3 | $180 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 6 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 16 | 4.2 | $489 |
| 2015 | 20 | 4.4 | $1,820 |
| 2016 | 21 | 3.5 | $1,200 |
| 2017 | 18 | 3.2 | $318 |
| 2018 | 58 | 4.7 | $610 |
| 2019 | 41 | 4.6 | $1,128 |
| 2020 | 24 | 4.9 | $624 |
| 2021 | 21 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2022 | 12 | 4.8 | $617 |
| 2023 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
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 — 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 Buttaba 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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Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Buttaba tends to peak in May and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Buttaba has 253 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Buttaba have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 253 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.87 stars.
Buttaba's median household income is $1,875/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 23% above the NSW average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Buttaba has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $1,875/week.
