Pooraka SA
"The service is reliable and reasonable. We've always found him prepared to fit in with our schedules and the finished..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Pooraka receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 116 reviews.
Holden Hill SA
"This is a very well structured business. There is great organisation, communication and workmanship from Jayme...."
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Modbury North SA
Monday: 24hr
"Dawson Plumbing has handled all plumbing problems to my investment properties for about the past 5 years. They are..."
Clearview SA
Monday: 7 am - 6 pm
"Replaced shower breeching piece in ensuite. Russell was on time, very polite, completed all work in a professional..."
Para Hills SA
"Sam replaced our hot water service in the roof and sum plumbers said that you can't have these anymore. Sam explained..."
Dry Creek SA
"ONE CALL THEY DO IT ALL ,AMAZING TEAM FROM THE PHONE TO TECHNICIANS DOING THE WORK"
Clearview SA
"These guys were prompt, polite and got the job done quickly, effectively and at a fair price. Highly recommended! "
Para Hills SA
"hot water went in my home and was desperate to get fixed urgently, we called these guys and they came out really..."
Parafield Gardens SA
"Excellent service and friendly staff. Thanks Plumfast Team again."
Modbury North SA
"This business was recommended to us literally by word of mouth so it is only fitting that it be included in the..."
Greenacres SA
"My wife and I went and seen the guys at the Reece Irrigation store at Greenacres to get some ideas and advice on an..."
Angle Park SA
"It has been a pleasure engaging PB Master Plumbing for our kitchen and bathroom renovation who have completed the job..."
Modbury SA
"Ryan and Greg were very prompt with their service. Very easy to talk to and got the job done quick. I would recommend..."
Campbelltown SA
"By far 5/5 Plumbing services !!! Fast, quality, friendly and professional !!! Not to mention very very fair prices..."
Campbelltown SA
"I highly recommend Guido. I have been using him for a couple of years and he is always reliable and his service is..."
Salisbury SA
"Everyone dreads having to call a plumber. We get out our plungers & put off the inevitable until the very last..."
Campbelltown SA
"Simply awesome - when we needed help fast with our burst pipe the guys were here in no time. great to have someone..."
Nailsworth SA
"Mark is one of the friendliest plumbers I have come across. Very professional and honest. I had a hot water system..."
Salisbury SA
"We called for assistance and the response was prompt and efficient. R. was friendly and expert and the problem was..."
Prospect SA
"Great plumber, very punctual, honest & professional. Highly recommended. Thanks Jim for the great work."
Paralowie SA
"Wonderful communication with prompt response to phone calls. Fitted out our coffee shop with ease and installed..."
Paralowie SA
"Kept informed & arrived on time, & cleaned up & professional service so impressed thanks Jarred "
Salisbury Downs SA
"Had a leaking tap in the kitchen. Rang this plumbing service. I was able to have a plumber at my house that day. I..."
Prospect SA
"we had a problem that needed to be fixed as soon as possible and these guys could come right away and showed up as..."
Parafield Gardens SA
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What the data shows
Insights for plumbers servicing Pooraka
In total, 991 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 1 in Pooraka. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for plumbers is 48.8 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $584 for a fixed-price job, and $308.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
46 plumbers have submitted licence details, 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
Pooraka plumber reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 116 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
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/ 100
4
Award Winners
99%
Positive Feedback
Pooraka plumbers are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars — 0.3 stars above the South Australian average of 4.56, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 116 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Pooraka suggest plumber demand runs hottest in August and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.7/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2025) — a clear quality improvement over the 17-year window. Review flow for plumbers in Pooraka is lighter than typical — 6.8 new reviews a year, 20% below the South Australian average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Based on 116 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
6.8 / yr
Review velocity -53%
4.9 stars
Avg rating
$400
Typical cost -50%
5.0 stars
Service rating
4.6 avg
Reviews / provider
33.0 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Pooraka area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 4.0 | $480 |
| 2009 | 4 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 10 | 4.4 | $300 |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 5 | 5.0 | $135 |
| 2013 | 11 | 4.9 | $165 |
| 2014 | 25 | 4.8 | $250 |
| 2015 | 7 | 4.9 | $118 |
| 2016 | 8 | 5.0 | $2,200 |
| 2017 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2020 | 25 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Pooraka area profile ABS Census 2021
7,583
Population
34.5%
Own with mortgage
85.7%
Houses
$1,225
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 Pooraka 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 Pooraka — FAQs
What time of year does plumber demand peak in Pooraka?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Pooraka tends to peak in August and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a plumber in Pooraka is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Pooraka has 116 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Adelaide Exclusive Plumbing & Gas (2020), PB Master Plumbing (2016) and Dawson Plumbing (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average plumber rating in Pooraka?
Plumbers in Pooraka have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 116 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the South Australian average of 4.56 stars.
