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Rating: 4.9 (733 reviews)

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4.9 based on 733 reviews of 17 businesses

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5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Elsternwick

Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs

Photos from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Photo from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

"Very efficient from first contact to installation of new gas ducted heating boiler by James and apprentice Shaun. ..."

4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Elsternwick

Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00

Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"I've had a few plumbers out, and this is by far the best local business I've tried. They were flexible with times,..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Elsternwick

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Rang Sustainable Solar & Plumbing P/L as our old hot water service was on its last legs and they promptly came out..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Elsternwick

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"The Queensland crew fixed our collapsed septic lines and despite very difficult conditions and unexpected..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Elsternwick

Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"NewGen Solar were recommended to us by a friend. We are very pleased that we went with them. Ben and the team were..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Elsternwick

Tuesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"The plumber and apprentice who came to clear the roof and gutters of the large quantity of gum leaves blown onto it..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Balaclava VIC

Tuesday: 8am- 430pm

"Adam and his team did the plumbing for my bathroom renovation recently. It ended up being a long and difficult job..."

4.3

12 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.2

Elsternwick VIC

"I burst hot water flexy hose to the laundry flick mixer required urgent attention. Webb Plumbing informed me they..."

4.9

24 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 78 856 573 205 2024 Award

Caulfield VIC

"Adam is an exceptional plumber who consistently exceeds expectations. His attention to detail and commitment to..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Caulfield North VIC

"The water supply to my house was leaking. This was evidenced by the meter still increasing despite all taps turned..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

"3182 Plumbing did an amazing job with my beauty salon. Not only were the boys prompt they offered great advice on all..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

"We had a horrendous problem - someone blocked the toilet with a nappy - raw sewage was pumping out of a drain into..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balaclava VIC

"great service in placing air conditioning in our home. Including friendly service and good recommendation and..."

3.7

6 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.7

St Kilda East VIC

"Fast and fantastic! Here within the hour. Job complete in 15 mins. Polite and helpful. A delight to use their services."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

St Kilda East VIC

"Dishwasher replaced, blocked sink. They came out very quickly job done well and less expenive than most."

Elsternwick VIC

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Elwood VIC

Brighton VIC

2.0

1 review

Quality 2.0 Service 2.0 Value 1.0

ABN: 98 215 205 752

Elsternwick VIC

Tuesday: 7.00-7.00

1.0

1 review

Quality 1.0 Service 1.0 Value 2.0

Elwood VIC

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Market Intelligence

Elsternwick's plumber directory

Data-driven insights based on 733 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 3 trust signal responses

83 / 100

Local Service Score

7 Award Winners

$1,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $400–$3,750

99% Positive Feedback

Elsternwick is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 50% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,000. 25 plumbers service the area with 733 customer reviews.

Price overview

Most jobs range from $400 to $3,750. Nearby: Gardenvale ($1,750), Ripponlea ($1,250), Caulfield ($1,250).

Seasonal demand

Plumbers in Elsternwick tend to be busiest in June and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Suburb context

With incomes above the national median in Elsternwick ($2,209/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 50% above the Victorian average.

Customer experience

Elsternwick sees 38.6 new plumber reviews a year — 264% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 733 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

38.6 / yr Review velocity +168%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,500 Typical cost +88%

5.0 stars Service rating

29.3 avg Reviews / provider

23.0 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Elsternwick area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Elsternwick area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	2	4.5	$316
2010	2	5.0	no prices reported
2011	16	4.9	$300
2012	15	4.7	$223
2013	30	4.6	$985
2014	79	4.9	$340
2015	75	4.9	$299
2016	97	5.0	$778
2017	101	5.0	$1,450
2018	100	5.0	$1,120
2019	32	4.8	$500
2020	29	4.8	$4,000
2021	52	4.9	$473
2022	45	4.9	$400
2023	20	5.0	$650
2024	31	4.8	$1,500
2025	2	5.0	no prices reported
2026	4	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Elsternwick area profile ABS Census 2021

10,887 Population

28.2% Own with mortgage

38.2% Houses

$2,209 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 Elsternwick 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Elsternwick.

I burst hot water flexy hose to the laundry flick mixer required urgent attention. Webb Plumbing informed me they could only attend in the afternoon, As I was able to turn off the water at the mete...

peterh79

16 July 2022

Approximate cost: $185

Webb Plumbing

4.3

Elsternwick, VIC

fantastic service; prompt, efficient and fairly priced. Eddie was very professional but friendly - he quickly found the source of blocked drains and did a couple of other small jobs while there . I...

judyd185

24 August 2021

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

Plumbers in Elsternwick — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local plumber?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Elsternwick typically charge between $400 and $3,750. This is 50% above the Victorian average.

When are local plumbers least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Elsternwick tends to peak in June and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local plumbers?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Elsternwick has 733 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Turbo Maintenance & Plumbing (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) 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.

Are plumbers in Elsternwick well reviewed?

Plumbers in Elsternwick have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 733 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

Does Elsternwick's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?

With incomes above the national median in Elsternwick ($2,209/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 50% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Elsternwick has a median age of 38, a median household income of $2,209/week.

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Elsternwick area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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