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Word of Mouth plumbers in Durham Lead receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 30 reviews.
Buninyong VIC
"My gas heater was not working. These guys attended promptly and fixed it and advised me how to maintain it better so..."
Magpie VIC
"They offer a complete drain plumbing service for homes and businesses throughout Ballarat and surrounding..."
Shane Edwards Plumbing
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Ballarat VIC
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"Shane is AWESOME!!!!!! I highly recommend him and his work. I was recommended him by someone else and am so pleased..."
Ballarat VIC
"Come to the house and replaced oven. Was very professional an polite. He got the job done with no hassles at all"
Ballarat Central VIC
"We highly recommend Phillip, who finished a variety of jobs, both big and small, at our property recently. They were..."
Wendouree VIC
"Prompt, efficient, helpful and the best service I have had for a long time in a company. I would not now use any..."
Alfredton VIC
"Nicholas really knows his job ! really professional. knows the plumbing regs, on time , on price ! great people..."
Alfredton VIC
"I was impressed with how polite and friendly they were. I had my guttering replaced and all of the mess was taken..."
Ballarat VIC
"What a great company!!! Not only did they arrive when they said they were going to but they stuck to their quoted..."
Ballarat VIC
"Would definitely use again! Prompt, friendly and got the job done."
Ballarat Central VIC
"I have recently renovated my bathroom and received fanstic service off this company. The staff, especially Roger went..."
Redan VIC
"In the last year, Daniel and his team installed a new gas stove and hot water system at my house. They worked very..."
Sebastopol VIC
"Great service, quick, with flexible hours and great reliability. Will definitely use again for any plumbing needs..."
Ballarat VIC
"WOW !!!!!! Tradies that turn turn up ONTIME, POLITE, NEAT and TIDY, AND REASONABLE PRICE. We booked an appointment..."
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Plumbers servicing Durham Lead
Data-driven insights based on 29 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
82
/ 100
97%
Positive Feedback
Durham Lead plumbers average 4.6 stars — 0.2 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 29 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
About this suburb
With household income at $1,916/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Durham Lead to run premium — but it actually lands 95% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
What locals say
Over the 2008–2024 window, plumbers in Durham Lead have moved from 4.2/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review volume in Durham Lead runs lower than typical: 2.4 new plumber reviews per year, 78% under the Victorian average. The ratings here are based on a narrower sample and may respond more slowly to recent customer experience.
Based on 29 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.4 / yr
Review velocity -83%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$50
Typical cost -94%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.2 avg
Reviews / provider
612.7 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Durham Lead area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | $60 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.8 | $408 |
| 2012 | 4 | 4.0 | $120 |
| 2013 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 2 | 5.0 | $50 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Durham Lead area profile ABS Census 2021
408
Population
48.9%
Own with mortgage
100%
Houses
$1,916
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 29 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 Durham Lead 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 Durham Lead — FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a plumber?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Durham Lead has 29 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
What rating do plumbers in Durham Lead typically receive?
Plumbers in Durham Lead have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 29 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.
What should I know about Durham Lead when hiring a plumber?
With household income at $1,916/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Durham Lead to run premium — but it actually lands 95% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Durham Lead has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $1,916/week.
