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Word of Mouth physiotherapists in Docklands receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 79 reviews.
North Melbourne VIC
Sunday: Closed
"A refreshing and relieving experience. The physiotherapist Sue Gertzel has great healing hands. (Written review from..."
Melbourne VIC
"Chris is the best physio I have ever had (and he has a great sense of humour!). He really knows his stuff. He can..."
North Melbourne VIC
"After 4 months of training for a 15km fun run, I knew I was in trouble with my back and groin. Attending Errol St..."
Melbourne VIC
"Had a stiff neck and sore back so I booked in to see Andrew Mitchell. Very professional and really appreciated his..."
Carlton North VIC
"Having sustained a wrist injury (de Quervains syndrome) due to overwork, I went to see Richard at the City Baths..."
Melbourne VIC
"I had heard about Flex Sports Physiotherapy through a work colleague of mine who couldn't have recommend them highly..."
Melbourne VIC
"I recently rolled my ankle playing squash and after nearly 10 days it was still visibly bruised and very sore. I was..."
North Melbourne VIC
"saw Mark for some shoulder pain and he was excellent, fixed it and some lingering problem in my neck. Also spent a..."
Port Melbourne VIC
"I hurt my back pretty bad end of last year and after various visits to chiros and GP's and friend recommended Meg in..."
South Melbourne VIC
"Michelle Djoneff was fantastic. Not only did she help me with my back problem she continuously went above and beyond..."
Melbourne VIC
"My daughter hurt her knee skiing. On mountain clinic examined her and said it was a minor strain. Upon returning to..."
Carlton VIC
"I am very Happy with this company. We have been working wish Trish for 6 months now and she is a fantastic physio..."
Port Melbourne VIC
"Highly recommend this place! I come here for clinical pilates and love it. Have had appointments with almost all of..."
Fitzroy VIC
"Thanks to the staff that looked after my wife so well during her operation. They really took care."
Middle Park VIC
"I've had scoliosis for years but am one of those bad patients who only goes to her physio when she is in pain, rather..."
Melbourne VIC
"After my disastrous treatment by Balwyn Sports Physio (see separate review) I approached this venue with much..."
Footscray VIC
"First time going to a physio. Osler was approachable and friendly. He very quickly identified the source of my pain..."
Melbourne VIC
"Very accomadation and helpful & very much customer focused. I would recommand this practic highly. They fitted me in..."
Albert Park VIC
"always knowlegable and caring for patients, they offer sound advice and treatment"
Melbourne VIC
"They offer the full range of physio, massage, therapeutic assessment services. The team here is small, just one..."
St Kilda Road Central VIC
"I went to see Dr Selvaratnam due to my back being in spasm. when I walked in, I could barely move and was in absolute..."
South Melbourne VIC
"After experiencing problems at another physio, I went to this physio and was so happy with what feedback i was..."
Richmond VIC
"I had been suffering with my shoulder & arm for at least 10 years due to my full time job, pain killers weren't..."
Footscray VIC
"Thorough consultations and quick results from injury, Very hands on and knowledgeable about symptoms that exist and..."
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Market Intelligence
Physiotherapists near Docklands
Data-driven insights based on 79 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2022, ABS Census data
76
/ 100
1
Award Winners
100%
Positive Feedback
Comparing physiotherapists in Docklands starts with 79 customer reviews across the 25 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars — above the Victorian average of 4.77, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Local factors
Docklands's demographic (median age 32) tilts physio workload toward active-life injuries and performance — sports recovery, strength training support, RSI from desk work, and prenatal and postnatal care. Locals leave 45% more reviews than the Victorian average, a sign of an engaged, active client base.
Ratings & trust
Review flow in Docklands runs above typical: 6.1 new physiotherapist reviews a year (45% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Cost guide
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 30% since 2007 (from $70 to $91 median), averaging 2.3% per year.
Based on 79 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2022, and ABS Census 2021 data.
6.1 / yr
Review velocity +103%
4.8 stars
Avg rating above avg
$91
Typical cost -24%
5.0 stars
Service rating
3.2 avg
Reviews / provider
16.1 / 10k
Provider density
Physiotherapist reviews & ratings over time — Docklands area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 4.8 | $70 |
| 2008 | 4 | 4.0 | $50 |
| 2009 | 6 | 4.5 | $53 |
| 2010 | 12 | 4.9 | $70 |
| 2011 | 9 | 4.8 | $75 |
| 2012 | 9 | 5.0 | $85 |
| 2013 | 14 | 4.9 | $70 |
| 2014 | 13 | 4.9 | $90 |
| 2015 | 3 | 5.0 | $70 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 4.0 | $90 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5.0 | $91 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2022
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Docklands area profile ABS Census 2021
15,495
Population
18%
Own with mortgage
0.5%
Houses
$1,957
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 — 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 Docklands is served for physiotherapists, 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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Physiotherapists in Docklands — FAQs
What time of year does physiotherapist demand peak in Docklands?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, physiotherapist demand in Docklands tends to peak in June and is quietest in May. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a physiotherapist in Docklands is worth hiring?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Docklands has 79 physiotherapist reviews on Word of Mouth. City North Physiotherapy Clinic (2013) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average physiotherapist rating in Docklands?
Physiotherapists in Docklands have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 79 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.7 stars.
What makes Docklands different when it comes to physiotherapist work?
Docklands's demographic (median age 32) tilts physio workload toward active-life injuries and performance — sports recovery, strength training support, RSI from desk work, and prenatal and postnatal care. Locals leave 45% more reviews than the Victorian average, a sign of an engaged, active client base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Docklands has apartments make up 98% of housing, a median age of 32, a median household income of $1,957/week.
