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Average rating of electricians near Highfields
4.4 based on 267 reviews of 9 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Highfields receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 267 reviews.

The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

4.4
219 reviews
Quality 4.4 Service 4.5 Value 4.3
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Newcastle NSW
Tuesday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C
Most reviewed for: Blocked drain

"Service was professionally done and Jake was very pleasant to deal with."

Market Intelligence

Highfields electricians

Data-driven insights based on 267 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

74 / 100
Local Service Score
2 Award Winners
92% Positive Feedback

Highfields electricians average 4.5 stars — 0.4 stars below the NSW average of 4.81, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 267 customer reviews across 17 electricians servicing the area.

Local context

Highfields household incomes sit above the national median ($2,198/week vs $1,748/week), yet local electricians charge 9% less than the NSW average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.

Best time to book

Our review data points to May as the busiest month for electricians in Highfields, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Customer feedback

Highfields generates 16.7 new electrician reviews per year, running 139% above the NSW average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Pricing

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 106% since 2009 (from $300 to $617 median), averaging 8.2% per year.

Based on 267 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

16.7 / yr Review velocity +19%
4.5 stars Avg rating below avg
$617 Typical cost -18%
1.0 stars Service rating
15.7 avg Reviews / provider
181.6 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Highfields area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Highfields area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 4 4.3 $300
2010 2 4.0 $180
2012 1 5.0 no prices reported
2013 2 4.0 no prices reported
2014 19 3.9 $489
2015 19 4.3 $2,170
2016 28 4.1 $1,200
2017 16 3.0 $318
2018 65 4.7 $610
2019 43 4.6 $806
2020 27 4.9 $500
2021 22 5.0 $400
2022 12 4.8 $617
2023 5 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.

Highfields area profile ABS Census 2021

936 Population
45.3% Own with mortgage
97% Houses
$2,198 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 Highfields 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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Electricians in Highfields — FAQs

When is the best time to book a electrician in Highfields?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Highfields tends to peak in May and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What should I look for when choosing a electrician?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Highfields has 267 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor (2022) and AMCM Electrical Pty Ltd (2016) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do electricians in Highfields typically receive?

Electricians in Highfields have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 267 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.81 stars.

What should I know about Highfields when hiring a electrician?

Highfields household incomes sit above the national median ($2,198/week vs $1,748/week), yet local electricians charge 9% less than the NSW average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Highfields has 97% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 37, a median household income of $2,198/week.

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