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Word of Mouth electricians in Emerald receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 135 reviews.
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"Neville has always provided me with reliable and quality workmanship. I am very happy to recommend him for all..."
Direct Point Electrical Pty Ltd
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"I was very happy with the service provided by Direct Point Electrical. They arrived on time, were very polite and..."
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"Luke and his team recently completed a three-phase sub board installation that was integrated to a 20KVA UPS. The..."
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"Following the advice of our project manager we employed Shane Smillie to perform the electrical work when we..."
"Paul answers your emails and does what he says he will do when he says he will do it at the quoted price. If all..."
"We have just had our whole house set up with wall mounted TV's, home theatre system, and new lighting and fans, Tim..."
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"Had some outside sensor lights replaced Did what they promised at a reasonable price and did an excellent job Arrived..."
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"Great service changing our lights to LED. Very respectful, pleasant workers. Quietly got on with the job, and never..."
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"Ben was a delightful young man, phoned us within a day and got the work done promptly and at a great price.I would..."
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"I can't thank Go Safe Electrical enough. I was so overwhelmed with what had to be done to make a house electrically..."
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"Astounded by Volt Pro worker - Will. Very courageous & friendly, and seems to know what he is doing. Would recommend..."
"Friendlyamenable prompt & professional. Always my choice for all things electrical."
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"Alan and his crew installed a heat lamp in our bathroom. They were very efficient and did a great job for a good price."
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"Naztek is very reliable and I will use them for all electrical works I need. I highly recommend him to anyone."
"Professional friendly & reliable. Highly recommend. Lee turned up when he said he would was very organised and..."
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"I used Baxter Electric to upgrade some lighting at home- Adam responded promptly and was incredibly friendly and easy..."
"Extremely happy with our new switchboard quick and fairly priced!"
"Great and reliable service. always does a neat job. even cleans up when finished. Have used to fit out our studios..."
"LJS electrical were prompt with attending to our call. They quoted on the job and honoured the price even when we..."
"Thanks Chris for installing down lights and ceiling fan did an awesome job and was very professional with all his..."
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"Have known Mick and his son Adam for quite some time Mick is a excellent electrical contractor as is his son Adam..."
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"We had an electrical check completed of all wiring and switches, safety switches replaced and an overall observation..."
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"Definitely recommend. Thanks team!"
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Insights for electricians servicing Emerald
In total, 724 jobs have recently been posted for electricians on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 1 in Emerald. The average quote response time is 17 minutes. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $473 for a fixed-price job, and $126.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
32 electricians have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Electricians servicing Emerald
Data-driven insights based on 135 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data
Emerald is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 40% below the Victorian average. 25 electricians service the area with 135 customer reviews.
Demand patterns
Demand for electricians in Emerald peaks around August and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
About this suburb
With household income at $2,119/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect electricians pricing in Emerald to run premium — but it actually lands 40% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
What locals say
Review volume in Emerald runs lower than typical: 8.4 new electrician reviews per year, 44% under the Victorian average. The ratings here are based on a narrower sample and may respond more slowly to recent customer experience.
What it costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 499% since 2010 (from $120 to $719 median), averaging 33.3% per year.
Based on 135 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Emerald area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2010 | 2 | 5.0 | $120 |
| 2011 | 12 | 4.9 | $550 |
| 2012 | 7 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 19 | 4.7 | $150 |
| 2015 | 20 | 5.0 | $1,250 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5.0 | $1,300 |
| 2017 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 24 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 13 | 4.8 | $700 |
| 2023 | 11 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 5 | 5.0 | $450 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5.0 | $719 |
| 2026 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Emerald 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 Emerald 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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Electricians in Emerald — FAQs
When are local electricians least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Emerald tends to peak in August and is quietest in December. 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 — Emerald has 135 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Direct Point Electrical Pty Ltd (2025), Smillie Electrical Services (2015) and Lux Electrical (2015) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are electricians in Emerald well reviewed?
Electricians in Emerald have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 135 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.
Does Emerald's local character affect which electricians are best suited to the area?
With household income at $2,119/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect electricians pricing in Emerald to run premium — but it actually lands 40% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Emerald has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,119/week.