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Word of Mouth plumbers in Brown Hill receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 21 reviews.
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"Would definitely use again! Prompt, friendly and got the job done."
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Market Intelligence
Brown Hill plumbers
Data-driven insights based on 21 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
78
/ 100
91%
Positive Feedback
Brown Hill plumbers average 4.5 stars — 0.4 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 21 customer reviews across 19 plumbers servicing the area.
Local context
With household income in Brown Hill at $1,757/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 21% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Customer feedback
Looking at sub-ratings, quality leads (5.0/5) and service trails (4.0/5) among Brown Hill plumbers — worth getting multiple quotes before committing. Brown Hill's plumber ratings have improved from 4.1/5 (2008) to 4.8/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. With 1.8 new plumber reviews per year here — 83% below the Victorian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 197% since 2011 (from $408 to $1,210 median), averaging 197.0% per year.
Based on 21 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
1.8 / yr
Review velocity -88%
4.5 stars
Avg rating below avg
$1,210
Typical cost +51%
4.0 stars
Service rating
1.1 avg
Reviews / provider
42.3 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Brown Hill area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 5.0 | $408 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3.7 | $1,210 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Brown Hill area profile ABS Census 2021
4,489
Population
44.1%
Own with mortgage
87.5%
Houses
$1,757
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 21 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Brown Hill 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 Brown Hill — FAQs
How do I find a good plumber in Brown Hill?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Brown Hill has 21 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
How well-rated are plumbers in Brown Hill?
Plumbers in Brown Hill have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 21 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.
How does the Brown Hill area shape local plumber demand?
With household income in Brown Hill at $1,757/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 21% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Brown Hill has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $1,757/week.
