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Word of Mouth pest control in Elsternwick receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 211 reviews.
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"This is a top-notch, very customer-oriented company. Our service technician Kevin is a great fit for the company,..."
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"S.O.S. put down some poison when I was suffering with a mouse problem - they performed an efficient reasonable..."
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"We had Rob come out to do a building and pest inspection for us twice before we bought a house. It was very easy,..."
Insights for pest control servicing Elsternwick
In total, 160 jobs have recently been posted for pest control experts on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for pest control experts is 56.4 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $275 for a fixed-price job. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Market Intelligence
Elsternwick pest control
Data-driven insights based on 211 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2024, ABS Census data
Elsternwick residents review pest control at 68% above the Victorian average — 211 reviews across 18 pest control means the ratings here reflect a particularly current and active sample of customer experiences (average: 5.0 stars).
Best time to book
Our review data points to June as the busiest month for pest control in Elsternwick, with May as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Local context
Elsternwick household incomes sit above the national median ($2,209/week vs $1,748/week), yet local pest control charge 12% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.
Customer feedback
Elsternwick's pest control ratings have improved from 4.6/5 (2007) to 5.0/5 (2024), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time.
Based on 211 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Elsternwick area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4.0 | $750 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | $359 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 35 | 5.0 | $545 |
| 2015 | 45 | 4.9 | $595 |
| 2016 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 2 | 5.0 | $595 |
| 2019 | 37 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2020 | 24 | 5.0 | $440 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5.0 | $385 |
| 2022 | 19 | 5.0 | $418 |
| 2023 | 17 | 4.9 | $350 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5.0 | $351 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Elsternwick 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 — 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 Elsternwick is served for pest controls, 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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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.
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Pest control in Elsternwick — FAQs
When are local pest control least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Elsternwick tends to peak in June and is quietest in May. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What's the best way to compare local pest control?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Elsternwick has 211 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Zeropest Australia (2024), Extermination Services Melbourne (2022) and Bear Bottom Building and Pest Inspections (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are pest control in Elsternwick well reviewed?
Pest control in Elsternwick have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 211 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the Victorian average of 4.83 stars.
Does Elsternwick's local character affect which pest control are best suited to the area?
Elsternwick household incomes sit above the national median ($2,209/week vs $1,748/week), yet local pest control charge 12% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Elsternwick has a median age of 38, a median household income of $2,209/week.