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"I have used Alex Baxter as my plumber for 4 years now. He completed a total bathroom renovation for me (at a very..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in McLaren Flat receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 43 reviews.
McLaren Vale SA
"We had shopped around for same products and found this company had the best price. Very knowledgable. They also were..."
ABN: 66 171 663 637
Old Reynella SA
"I used 5 Star Plumbing for an emergency blockage. Richard was very Professional and friendly and offered honest..."
Morphett Vale SA
"Came promptly and cleaned up afterwards (this is important) Price was reasonable and I was very pleased with the..."
Lonsdale SA
"Very quick response to our call when our hot water died. Replaced it the same day. were very clear on different types..."
Seaford Rise SA
"Fantastic service with quality material. Have recommended to family and friends - definitely worth every cent and..."
Aberfoyle Park SA
Most reviewed for: Hot water system
"What a lad. Out of all the people that came to quote our cooktop swap, he was the only one that really went into the..."
Aberfoyle Park SA
"swear by this guy!!!!!!! so helpful!! Quick!! honest!! great quality service, always been happy! have recommended..."
Aberfoyle Park SA
"We are so pleased with the service we got from Munro Plumbing. Russell worked outside to install our new hot water..."
Lonsdale SA
"Very professional & prompt with amazing service. Needed 2 plumbing jobs over the last 3 weeks & wish I had found..."
Reynella East SA
"One of few pool/spa repairs people who actually comes out and offers friendly professional service at what seems good..."
Lonsdale SA
"From are initial inquiry to job completed we have nothing but praise for this company. We needed new taps fitted in..."
Happy Valley SA
"Wayne installed our toilet, bathroom sink and fixed a couple of leaking taps for us. Reliable service and takes..."
Morphett Vale SA
"Ryan is a rare gem. Honest and reliable, he won’t over charge or recommend work that doesn’t need to be done, work..."
Aberfoyle Park SA
"Arrived on time. Job was done efficiently and professionally. A pleasant young man with great manners and interested..."
Aberfoyle Park SA
"Very impressed. This plumber was friendly and honest. Talked me through the options we had and found a way of sorting..."
Lonsdale SA
"I had my solar HWS installed by mainline plumbing as a service provider for Sola Edwards Adelaide in April 2012. At..."
Christies Beach SA
"Flawless service! I'd recommend them to absolutely anyone who asked me. Very personable and friendly, professional..."
Port Noarlunga SA
"Reece Tilbrook is a very genuine tradesman. Worked dillegently while doing plumbing work for us when hired for..."
Happy Valley SA
"Had a wall oven and hob to be disconnected this was done the same day the man came out to look at job disconnected..."
Woodcroft SA
"Excellent service and very reasonably priced i thought. Communication was good and completed job quickly. WIll..."
Happy Valley SA
"Fantastic service. Quick, reliable. Couldn't fault. They are not over priced but like most trades, they are not super..."
Seaford SA
""We don't mess around when it comes to service" is their motto, and it is true. We used this company for the..."
Morphett Vale SA
"my water heater burst, Mark had a new one fitted within a few hours, and had the old one taken away."
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Market Intelligence
Plumbers in McLaren Flat
Data-driven insights based on 43 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
86
/ 100
95%
Positive Feedback
McLaren Flat is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 92% below the South Australian average. 25 plumbers service the area with 43 customer reviews.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,129/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in McLaren Flat charge 92% below the South Australian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.5/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. McLaren Flat averages 2.5 new plumber reviews per year, 71% below the South Australian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 43 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.5 / yr
Review velocity -83%
4.7 stars
Avg rating below avg
$160
Typical cost -80%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.7 avg
Reviews / provider
153.8 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — McLaren Flat area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 9 | 4.6 | $219 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.0 | $160 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
McLaren Flat area profile ABS Census 2021
1,625
Population
54.2%
Own with mortgage
100%
Houses
$2,129
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 McLaren Flat 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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Plumbers in McLaren Flat — FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a plumber?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — McLaren Flat has 43 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
What rating do plumbers in McLaren Flat typically receive?
Plumbers in McLaren Flat have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 43 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the South Australian average of 4.56 stars.
What should I know about McLaren Flat when hiring a plumber?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,129/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in McLaren Flat charge 92% below the South Australian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows McLaren Flat has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,129/week.
