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Rating: 5.0 (855 reviews)

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5.0 based on 855 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Carnegie

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured

Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

Photos from Approved Electrix

"The Approved Electrix team recently helped me with a switchboard upgrade and were extremely helpful, the guys were..."

5.0

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Carnegie

Wednesday: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)

Most reviewed for: General electrical

From customer reviews

"Fan/light removal, pendant light and down light installation with assoc switching and meter box work. Nathaniel was..."

5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Carnegie

Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"Doug and Thomas at Melville Electrical did a fantastic job with a small electrical task. Professional, prompt, and..."

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Carnegie

Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Nothing was a problem for Darren when he recently came to sort some electrical issues and new lighting updates..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Carnegie

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

Photos from Canny Electrics

"Saulo and team are extremely professional, punctual and clean. Every job they have done for me has been discussed and..."

4.6

9 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Carnegie VIC

"A very professional tradesman with a good work ethic. Never let me down and was always on time. His prices were..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carnegie VIC

"Chris from Carnegie Electrical Services replaced our entire kitchen Oven, Rangehood & Cooktop, it was suppose to be a..."

4.4

7 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Murrumbeena VIC

Wednesday: 7am-6pm

"So close to Christmas time, but B-Switched responded to my enquiry for ceiling fan installation straight away,..."

4.9

28 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.6

Brighton East VIC

Wednesday: 7.30am - 5pm

"Tony has done many jobs over the years in our house. He is always reliable and an incredibly neat & tidy worker. I..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 13 603 834 072

Glen Huntly VIC

Wednesday: Open 24 hours, se...

Most reviewed for: Lighting installation

From customer reviews

"️️️️️ Excellent service from start to finish. The electrician replaced our old bathroom light and fan units and..."

5.0

18 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bentleigh East VIC

Wednesday: 24 hours

"Ricky’s scope of work on a full renovations: Rewired power points and light switches Installed new power points..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Malvern East VIC

"James had always been most helpful for me over the phone. Always been prompt and efficient. He was very helpful,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ormond VIC

"I had additional power points installed and dimmer switches put in two rooms. They were professional and stuck to..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Caulfield East VIC

"'I had the work completed within hours of posting the job. They contacted me very quickly and got the work done in no..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield South VIC

"I had a few things that needed to be fixed (damaged exhaust fan, faulty lightswitch and faulty downlight transformer)..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

Wednesday: 24/7

"I just had 28 halogen down lights changed to LED lights. Rob came in and assesed the work required, gave me a quote..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Malvern East VIC

"Had half the house rewired, new switchboard, new power points installed and a few other minor items. Matthew, his..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

"We had some electrical works upgraded In our unit. Two trades arrived promptly and tidied up too. Very happy with..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bentleigh East VIC

"Professional, clean, fast. The work went smoothly and the job was done perfectly. Highly recommended if you need any..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ashburton VIC

"Had some work done around the house, and it was provided with a very friendly service and at an extremely competitive..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bentleigh East VIC

"I have used Leon from Clean Energy Electrical a number of times. He his great to deal with friendly reliable and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield South VIC

"They installed a new oven and PowerPoint's. They made sure everything was working properly. They arrived at the..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Brighton East VIC

"We used Easton Bell to install air conditioners and a ceiling fan. They were prompt, friendly and professional. We..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bentleigh VIC

"Wonderful reliable service, prompt response time, competitive fair quote with courteous highly skilled electricians..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bentleigh VIC

"David from Briggs Electrical installed my kitchen down lights as well as my surround sound in my living room. David..."

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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

87 / 100

Local Service Score

8 Award Winners

$1,100 median Typical Cost most jobs $570–$1,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

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.

46.7 / yr Review velocity +234%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

35.5 avg Reviews / provider

14.0 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Carnegie area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Carnegie area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
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

17,909 Population

28.9% Own with mortgage

31.9% Houses

$1,878 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 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.

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.

What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

Jobs posted in Carnegie

2.0

Average quotes per job

44.4 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for electricians in Carnegie.

How Much Does An Electrician Cost?

Average cost from $80 to $130 per hour

What's the Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan?

Average cost between $100 and $600

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a Property?

Average cost from $3800 to $7200

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 4 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.

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Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Carnegie area

Carnegie area profile ABS Census 2021

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Reviews going back to 2007

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