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Word of Mouth electricians in Burnside receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 584 reviews.

Melville Electrical Services

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5.0
291 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award
Servicing Burnside
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician
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"Reliable, timely, affordable, helpful and friendly. I have no hesitation in recommending Doug and his team. "

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Respect Electric Services

5.0
172 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174
Servicing Burnside
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician
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"Darren is one of the most hardworking, honest, reliable tradesperson we have come across. His attention to detail..."

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Canny Electrics

5.0
81 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788
Servicing Burnside
Friday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians
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"Excellent electricians, punctual and professional. Highly recommend "

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Market Intelligence

Electricians near Burnside

Data-driven insights based on 584 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

82 / 100
Local Service Score
4 Award Winners
$800 median Typical Cost most jobs $300–$1,500
100% Positive Feedback

Burnside is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $800. 25 electricians service the area with 584 customer reviews.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $300 to $1,500. Nearby: Albanvale ($800), Burnside Heights ($800), Caroline Springs ($800).

Local factors

Household incomes in Burnside ($1,871/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet electrician pricing sits 75% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, February is the busiest month for electricians in Burnside and October the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Burnside runs above typical: 32.4 new electrician reviews a year (112% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 584 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

32.4 / yr Review velocity +131%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -60%
5.0 stars Service rating
23.4 avg Reviews / provider
43.1 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Burnside area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Burnside area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 2 4.5 $120
2010 1 5.0 no prices reported
2011 17 4.8 $610
2012 19 4.8 $675
2013 30 5.0 $457
2014 83 4.9 $204
2015 53 5.0 $647
2016 34 5.0 $530
2017 68 5.0 $300
2018 63 4.9 $661
2019 44 5.0 $1,148
2020 44 5.0 $300
2021 25 5.0 $525
2022 20 5.0 $1,500
2023 31 5.0 $470
2024 30 5.0 $271
2025 15 5.0 $900
2026 5 5.0 $300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Burnside area profile ABS Census 2021

5,800 Population
53.7% Own with mortgage
85.3% Houses
$1,871 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 Burnside is served for electricians, 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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Electricians in Burnside — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Burnside typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.

When are local electricians least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Burnside tends to peak in February and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local electricians?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Burnside has 584 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Melville Electrical Services (2025), Canny Electrics (2022) and Respect Electric Services (2021) 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.

Are electricians in Burnside well reviewed?

Electricians in Burnside have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 584 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

Does Burnside's local character affect which electricians are best suited to the area?

Household incomes in Burnside ($1,871/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet electrician pricing sits 75% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Burnside has 85% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 37, a median household income of $1,871/week.

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