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Rating: 5.0 (682 reviews)

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5.0 based on 682 reviews of 15 businesses

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5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Eltham

Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"Doug is utterly trustworthy and knows his stuff. He is super easy to deal with and turns up when he says he will turn..."

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Eltham

Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Darren is professional, takes pride in his work and just an overall great bloke. I could not recommend him more highly. "

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Eltham

Monday: 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

"Dean and the team were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Jasmine in the office was super friendly when..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Eltham

Monday: On call 24 hours

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

Photos from Canny Electrics

"Very professional. Great outcome for repaired lighting. Highly recommend canny electrics."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Eltham VIC

Monday: 7am-5pm

"I have used Malley's Electrical Services many times over the last 5 years and always find them reliable,..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

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Eltham VIC

Monday: 7am-5pm

"The electrical work was done efficiently and was dealt with in a professional manner. I would not hesitate in..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham North VIC

"Great service, worked with a smile, was environmentally conscientious about carbon-offsetting his business. So..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"We highly recommend Craig Court Electrical Service, they are very reliable and always ready to help. They don't muck..."

4.2

9 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.2 Value 4.2

Templestowe VIC

"'Eastern Services Group fit some ceiling lights, kitchen cupboard lights and fixed my outside security light for me..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 62 640 194 349 2025 Award

Greensborough VIC

Monday: 24hrs

Licence No. REC-36232

Most reviewed for: Lighting installation

"Marko has been the best electrician we've ever hired. He came to our property in Greensborough to install some..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Montmorency VIC

"Full reno. Re wire and new fittings. great service and suggestions giving a great end product. highly recomend the..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Lower Plenty VIC

Monday: 7-5

"Martin replaced sensor light in carport and installed new sensors for existing spotlights. He was punctual,..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Templestowe VIC

"This is the second time we have engaged Melbourne Test & Tag's services to complete a safety check and Test & Tag our..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Templestowe VIC

"I cannot fault Cabled whatsoever. They've been out twice now for different jobs and every time they've been on time,..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Montmorency VIC

"'They were excellent! Sean was professional & had a high level of knowledge. I was comfortable with him wiring up my..."

Eltham VIC

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Market Intelligence

Electricians servicing Eltham

Data-driven insights based on 682 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses

86 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$800 median Typical Cost most jobs $300–$1,500

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Eltham is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $800. 25 electricians service the area with 682 customer reviews. Past Word of Mouth Service Award recipients among Eltham electricians: Malley's Electrical Services (2014). The award goes to providers with consistently high ratings across a calendar year.

About this suburb

With household income at $2,391/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect electricians pricing in Eltham to run premium — but it actually lands 75% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $300 to $1,500. Nearby: Eltham North ($800), Research ($800), Montmorency ($800).

What locals say

Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review activity here is higher than typical: Eltham averages 40.1 new electrician reviews a year — 166% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Demand patterns

Demand for electricians in Eltham peaks around September and drops to its quietest in October based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

Based on 682 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

40.1 / yr Review velocity +188%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

27.3 avg Reviews / provider

13.3 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Eltham area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Eltham area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2010	2	5.0	no prices reported
2011	16	4.9	$610
2012	12	4.8	$775
2013	38	4.9	$400
2014	99	4.9	$202
2015	53	5.0	$647
2016	51	5.0	$445
2017	94	5.0	$300
2018	64	5.0	$661
2019	52	4.9	$375
2020	50	5.0	$300
2021	31	5.0	$525
2022	20	5.0	$1,500
2023	32	5.0	$470
2024	31	5.0	$271
2025	21	5.0	$900
2026	16	5.0	$300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Eltham area profile ABS Census 2021

18,847 Population

43.9% Own with mortgage

85.9% Houses

$2,391 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 Eltham 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.

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted in Eltham

1.0

Average quotes per job

168.0 hrs

Average response time

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

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 Eltham — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Eltham typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are electricians in Eltham reliable?

According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Eltham again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When are local electricians least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Eltham tends to peak in September and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local electricians?

Start by comparing customer reviews — Eltham has 682 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Melville Electrical Services (2025) and MRK Electrical Contracting (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 3 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 Eltham average is 100%.

Are electricians in Eltham well reviewed?

Electricians in Eltham have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 682 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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Eltham area profile ABS Census 2021

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