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Word of Mouth plumbers in Summertown receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 789 reviews.
"Friendly knowledgeable and hopefully my drain is cleaned out for as long as I own this house"
"Great service! From the initial phone call, to the repair. Our serviceman was very friendly and courteous. Arrived on..."
"Dennis attended our property yesterday to replace two taps (mixer and garden). He explained the initial quote in..."
"Wayne was great, swung past my place the day before the job to offer his help and expertise resulting in my..."
"Professional friendly group of plumbers. Able to handle what I would call tricky jobs. Always prompt in their service..."
"They provided a very fast and efficient service they were at my home within the hour of my call and it wasn't even an..."
"The job was done cleanly and quickly. Boris was meticulous and as a result of the first seal in the en suite I..."
"Fantastic work and great price and is so reliable "
"Lukas is one of those rare tradespeople you find that is so honest, friendly and does a fantastic job - and an all..."
"I had the plumbers from Plumbx fix my toilet. They had a very cheap hourly rate and they gave me friendly service I..."
"The last of the honest reliable plumbers"
"Responded very fast to my problem, professional service at a reasonable price. Would not hesitate to recommend to..."
"Jourdan is a fantastic plumber and provides friendly and efficient service. My parents and my brother have also used..."
"The plumber was quick and efficient and got the job done with no questions asked would definantly use him again"
"Punctual, helpful, reliable. We were very happy with the service and would recommend him to anyone."
"Friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Will definitely recommend this company to others."
"Highly Recommended. Excellent Plumber and a First Class Person. Been our Plumber for many years."
"'Dane did a very good job installing all the taps in my kitchen. We've since brought him back to install all the..."
"Excellent service, a true quality trades man. Knows his trade and has pride in doing a professional job. Will be my..."
"Mike replaced our electric water heater recently. As aways, he was very professional, attending as soon as he could..."
"Our pressure regulator on our main water supply failed and Andrew (who was recommended by a neighbor) promptly fitted..."
"Tom turned up on time, which is a huge plus. His work was top nitch and he gave me some excellent advice. Prices were..."
"Fast response, I had my drain fixed on the same day. The price was great and the service friendly and efficient. I..."
"Responsive Plumbing and Gas was recommend to me by a neighbour after I had been ripped off by another business and my..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 789 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Summertown is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 69% below the South Australian average, with typical jobs around $2,200. 25 plumbers service the area with 789 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $1,150 to $3,500. Nearby: Uraidla ($2,200), Piccadilly ($2,525), Ashton ($2,200).
Household incomes in Summertown ($2,258/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 69% under the South Australian average — a value signal worth noting.
Based on historical reviews, September is the busiest month for plumbers in Summertown and April the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Summertown's plumber ratings have slipped from 4.4/5 (2008) to 4.0/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Review flow in Summertown runs above typical: 43.8 new plumber reviews a year (415% above the South Australian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 789 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 | 4 | 3.5 | $260 |
| 2009 | 8 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 11 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 10 | 4.4 | $450 |
| 2012 | 10 | 3.9 | $300 |
| 2013 | 23 | 4.7 | $900 |
| 2014 | 29 | 4.7 | $250 |
| 2015 | 23 | 4.9 | $955 |
| 2016 | 54 | 4.7 | $310 |
| 2017 | 50 | 4.8 | $350 |
| 2018 | 52 | 4.7 | $338 |
| 2019 | 43 | 4.6 | $800 |
| 2020 | 77 | 4.4 | $295 |
| 2021 | 55 | 3.9 | $870 |
| 2022 | 23 | 3.1 | $1,550 |
| 2023 | 197 | 4.8 | $1,675 |
| 2024 | 119 | 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 Summertown 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 Summertown typically charge between $1,150 and $3,500. This is 69% more affordable than the South Australian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Summertown 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 — Summertown has 789 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Plumber Near Me (2024), Metropolitan Plumbing (2024) and The Fawcett Group (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 3 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Summertown have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 789 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
Household incomes in Summertown ($2,258/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 69% under the South Australian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Summertown has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,258/week.
