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Word of Mouth electricians in Carnegie receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 888 reviews.
Whitelock Electrical
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"George went above and beyond to get everything finished perfectly. My husband & l thought he was great, as his..."
Melville Electrical Services
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"Doug is a problem solver! I have called upon his reliable and competent services over many years in relation to..."
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"Simon was very kind and accommodating to our needs. The gentleman and lady who came to do the job showed up bright..."
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"Saula arrived promptly and was very knowledgeable and helpful. Job completed most satisfactorily Thank you very much "
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"I would just like to say a huge thank you to Jason and the team at JL Hutt for the installation of a new aircon. ..."
"What a surprise? One phone call followed by prompt service and "our lights are on again". Others have been trying to..."
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"Chris from Carnegie Electrical Services replaced our entire kitchen Oven, Rangehood & Cooktop, it was suppose to be a..."
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"Great service professional and prompt. Left the place clean. Will definitely use them again."
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"The electrical circuits examined, new power points and two new sensor lights installed, power board and fuse box..."
LDS Air & Electrical
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"Great electrician did a bunch of work at our house really happy with the hard work and dedication to get it completed..."
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"I would highly recommend Prokop electrical services because I have found them to be very professional and easy to..."
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"James had always been most helpful for me over the phone. Always been prompt and efficient. He was very helpful,..."
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"I had additional power points installed and dimmer switches put in two rooms. They were professional and stuck to..."
"'I had the work completed within hours of posting the job. They contacted me very quickly and got the work done in no..."
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"I had a few things that needed to be fixed (damaged exhaust fan, faulty lightswitch and faulty downlight transformer)..."
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"I just had 28 halogen down lights changed to LED lights. Rob came in and assesed the work required, gave me a quote..."
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"Had half the house rewired, new switchboard, new power points installed and a few other minor items. Matthew, his..."
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"We had some electrical works upgraded In our unit. Two trades arrived promptly and tidied up too. Very happy with..."
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"Professional, clean, fast. The work went smoothly and the job was done perfectly. Highly recommended if you need any..."
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"Had some work done around the house, and it was provided with a very friendly service and at an extremely competitive..."
"I have used Leon from Clean Energy Electrical a number of times. He his great to deal with friendly reliable and..."
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"They installed a new oven and PowerPoint's. They made sure everything was working properly. They arrived at the..."
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"Excellent value, great service. Prompt, polite and efficient. Gave me an approximate quote over the phone for the..."
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"Wonderful reliable service, prompt response time, competitive fair quote with courteous highly skilled electricians..."
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Insights for electricians servicing Carnegie
In total, 710 jobs have recently been posted for electricians on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 2 in Carnegie. The average quote response time is 44.4 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $468 for a fixed-price job, and $126.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
32 electricians 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
Electricians in Carnegie
Data-driven insights based on 888 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 20 trust signal responses
Carnegie is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,100. 25 electricians service the area with 888 customer reviews.
Typical costs
Most jobs range from $570 to $1,600. Nearby: Murrumbeena ($1,100), Glen Huntly ($1,100), Ormond ($1,100).
Reviews & trust
Customer responses collected since 2026 show strong satisfaction: 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. With 46.7 new reviews per year — 205% above the Victorian average — Carnegie has more recent electrician feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows electrician demand in Carnegie tends to peak around July and ease off in October — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,878/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), electricians in Carnegie charge 75% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Based on 888 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Carnegie area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2007 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 5.0 | $1,200 |
| 2011 | 25 | 4.9 | $520 |
| 2012 | 14 | 4.7 | $725 |
| 2013 | 41 | 4.8 | $300 |
| 2014 | 102 | 4.9 | $204 |
| 2015 | 63 | 5.0 | $693 |
| 2016 | 53 | 5.0 | $445 |
| 2017 | 106 | 5.0 | $279 |
| 2018 | 77 | 5.0 | $600 |
| 2019 | 70 | 4.9 | $495 |
| 2020 | 89 | 4.9 | $375 |
| 2021 | 50 | 4.9 | $525 |
| 2022 | 24 | 5.0 | $1,450 |
| 2023 | 34 | 5.0 | $470 |
| 2024 | 76 | 5.0 | $950 |
| 2025 | 36 | 4.9 | $1,100 |
| 2026 | 23 | 5.0 | $300 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Carnegie area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Carnegie 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 Carnegie — FAQs
How much do electricians charge in Carnegie?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Carnegie typically charge between $570 and $1,600. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Are local electricians worth recommending?
According to 20 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Carnegie again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Is there a quieter time of year for electricians in Carnegie?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Carnegie tends to peak in July and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right electrician in Carnegie?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carnegie has 888 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Whitelock Electrical (2026) and Melville Electrical Services (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Carnegie average is 100%.
How do Carnegie electricians compare to the state average?
Electricians in Carnegie have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 888 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.