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Word of Mouth electricians in Adelaide receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 206 reviews.
"Recommended by a friend. Great service, great punctuality and absolute knowledge of the plumbing game. Cheers to Luke..."
"this guy was very professional and helpful, really knew hes job and was reliable with the time he said he would be..."
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"did a great job installing my lights. made sure they didn't make too much mess which was appreciated. would..."
In total, 710 jobs have recently been posted for electricians on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 2 in Adelaide. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for electricians is 69.9 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $468 for a fixed-price job, and $126.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
1 electrician in Adelaide has submitted licence details and 32 electricians overall, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 206 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data
Adelaide is one of the pricier areas for electricians — 223% above the South Australian average. 19 electricians service the area with 206 customer reviews. Adelaide electricians recognised with Word of Mouth Service Awards: The Fawcett Group (2022). Awards reflect sustained high customer ratings across a calendar year.
In a younger-skewing suburb like Adelaide (median age 31), electrician reviews accumulate 136% faster than the South Australian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.
Electricians in Adelaide tend to be busiest in September and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Breaking down the ratings: quality leads at 4.0/5, value lags at 1.0/5 — worth getting multiple quotes before committing. Adelaide sees 13.7 new electrician reviews a year — 136% above the South Australian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 142% since 2012 (from $260 to $630 median), averaging 11.8% per year.
Based on 206 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 4.0 | $260 |
| 2013 | 3 | 4.3 | $250 |
| 2014 | 24 | 4.5 | $240 |
| 2016 | 8 | 5.0 | $1,100 |
| 2017 | 15 | 4.5 | $700 |
| 2018 | 39 | 5.0 | $320 |
| 2019 | 38 | 4.9 | $800 |
| 2020 | 39 | 4.9 | $210 |
| 2021 | 26 | 4.9 | $299 |
| 2022 | 6 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 3.0 | $630 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024
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 Adelaide 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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We’ve used Mark several times now across both our residential and commercial sites, and he has consistently been outstanding. He’s friendly, reliable, and genuinely helpful — nothing is ever too mu...
Quick installation of equipment, setup of additional lines, connection of our generator, all good and friendly as well
Hometech Electrical provides a professional and a reliable service. I highly recommend it and will be using it in the future again.
Very professional, flexible and accommodating approach. Nothing too much trouble. Communicated well, turned up on time every time. Reasonable pricing and good quality workmanship. Happy to recomme...
Excellent service from start to finish. Can recommend this pump supplier and installer 110%. Thank you for making it very easy.
Excellent service, work and communication skills. Highly recommend them.
Rodney has been a most knowledgeable and efficient electrician. He carried out the work with great care and to our total satisfaction. His politeness and cleanliness impressed us. We have ...
Available and responded promptly. Arrived at time promised. Fixed issue at an extremely reasonable price. Explained cost up-front. Professional, friendly and highly responsive. Highly recommend.
Approximate cost: $310
I could not be happier with my experience with Scott and Jessika from SWM Electrical. I have used them multiple times for my kitchen renovation and have been delighted with every single interaction...
I need a powerpoint installation please
The lights in two adjacent rooms have suddenly started flicking on and off and do not function properly at all. The bank of lights in each room are on dimmer switches. The house was built about 3 1/2 years ago.
Changing a 10amp wall adapter to a 15amp.
Two overhead fans and two ceiling lights
Power point
Do they have pensioner discount. I like a quote so their is no hidden extra that i cannot afford thanks
Connect 240volt lead to Spa Pool power box
Install of 5 light/ceiling fans
Just need wiring connection for ceiling fan all up just needs connected
Needing a ceiling fan installed. I have the fan already, just need it installed.
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Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Adelaide tends to peak in September and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Adelaide has 206 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. The Fawcett Group (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Electricians in Adelaide have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 206 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the South Australian average of 4.64 stars.
In a younger-skewing suburb like Adelaide (median age 31), electrician reviews accumulate 136% faster than the South Australian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Adelaide has apartments make up 67% of housing, a median age of 31, a median household income of $1,365/week.
