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Word of Mouth plumbers in Malvern receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 744 reviews.
"Truly great experience! Timely, professional, knowledgeable, and courteous! Thank you!"
"Very happy with the prompt service I received when my hot water service needed replacing..Thank you Luke hot water..."
"Very polite and very knowledgeable of the job at hand"
"Worked under very hot conditions to locate the missing septic tank we were looking for. Good price. Good service. "
"A great job and very professional, Richard from Unley Plumber is a top tradesman, I was very happy with his charges..."
"Our hot water service sprung a leak so we rang Nicholas JS and Sons and they came immediately, did quick repair job..."
"I had the plumbers from Plumbx fix my toilet. They had a very cheap hourly rate and they gave me friendly service I..."
"Great service and some helpful advice. highly recommended"
"'i would highly recommend chris for your jobs .. gets in and gets the job done, and turns up when he said he would ....."
"Efficient and professional service. The quality of work you get for the price is just amazing. I recommend David to..."
"When our hot water unit died, I found Horncastle Plumbing online and they responded quickly. Cal and Scott replaced..."
"A blocked sewer was fixed promptly, efficiently and capably. An approachable good worker and honest. I have dealt..."
"Punctual, helpful, reliable. We were very happy with the service and would recommend him to anyone."
"Friendly and efficient service, definitely recommend! "
"Michael is very friendly and polite, explained to us what he did and how to maintain the parts with patience. We..."
"Scott is a fantastic, reliable plummer. He communicates well and has a high level of skill and attention to detail...."
"Neil has done jobs for me on several occasions to the highest standard and reasonable rates every time. His advice..."
"Called for assistance, Daniel arrived on time and fixed a quite complicated water pipe issue involving mains and..."
"Extremely happy with our dealings with Alex last week !!! Amazing attention to detail of work provided . Prompt..."
"Excellent job by Jack Bentley, fast and very professional. They went above and beyond when installing a new main..."
"Thank you for all your help. I appreciate the customer service you provided, the job you did, and the fair pricing...."
"Joe from Adelaide Drain Clean is an excellent tradesman! A wealth of knowledge, always willing to answer my..."
"thank you Mark for helping us on a weekend at such short notice! we will definitely recommend you and call again in..."
"The plumber is a young men with alot of industry experience. He fixed my hot water service and offered me a 10%..."
"We had a lot of work that needed done! Gary and his son were professional and friendly. We couldn't believe how much..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 745 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Malvern is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 69% below the South Australian average, with typical jobs around $2,525. 25 plumbers service the area with 745 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $1,072 to $3,685. Nearby: Highgate ($2,525), Hyde Park ($2,525), Kingswood ($3,500).
In Malvern, the income profile ($2,655/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 69% below the South Australian average.
Plumbers in Malvern tend to be busiest in September and quietest in April according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Over the 2008–2025 window, plumber ratings in Malvern have dropped from 4.3/5 to 3.9/5 — a signal to weight recent reviews more heavily than older ones. Malvern sees 41.4 new plumber reviews a year — 387% above the South Australian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 745 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 3.8 | $260 |
| 2009 | 6 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 7 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 8 | 4.3 | $450 |
| 2012 | 6 | 3.0 | $300 |
| 2013 | 20 | 4.6 | $900 |
| 2014 | 32 | 4.6 | $250 |
| 2015 | 21 | 4.9 | $1,700 |
| 2016 | 54 | 4.7 | $310 |
| 2017 | 50 | 4.8 | $350 |
| 2018 | 52 | 4.7 | $338 |
| 2019 | 43 | 4.6 | $800 |
| 2020 | 52 | 4.1 | $295 |
| 2021 | 55 | 3.9 | $870 |
| 2022 | 19 | 2.7 | $1,550 |
| 2023 | 196 | 4.8 | $1,150 |
| 2024 | 118 | 4.9 | $630 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
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 Malvern 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 customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Malvern typically charge between $1,072 and $3,685. This is 69% more affordable than the South Australian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Malvern tends to peak in September and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Malvern has 745 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing (2024), Plumber Near Me (2024) and The Fawcett Group (2022) 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.
Plumbers in Malvern have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 745 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
In Malvern, the income profile ($2,655/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 69% below the South Australian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Malvern has 80% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 46, a median household income of $2,655/week.
