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Rating: 5.0 (723 reviews)

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5.0 based on 723 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Essendon

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Prompt, efficient, competent, friendly and honest service at a fair price! You couldn't ask for more."

5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Essendon

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"I've had a fantastic experience working with Doug from Melville Electrical. He's helped us with both big and small..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Essendon

Friday: On call 24 hours

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

Photos from Canny Electrics

"I’ve been using canny electrics for over six years and they have completed several projects for me. They’re always..."

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Essendon

Friday: 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 guys installed an exhaust fan for me. Overall very happy with the service, and would 100% recommend...."

4.9

22 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Moonee Ponds VIC

Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm

"We needed some shelves, a cupboard and a light to complete our storage requirements in our new home. Anthony and his..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Essendon VIC

"We did a major renovation of the kitchen/family room in 2013 and Daniel did a great job of replacing the old down..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Essendon VIC

"I have had several installations completed from light fittings through to electrical rewiring in an old apartment...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Essendon VIC

"Have used Sargon many times to do many different jobs around the house, downlights, batten lights, air conditioners..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Strathmore VIC

"This is the first time Ive ever needed to renovate my own home. Being new at the reno game I was very green and there..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"Got a smoke alarm and intercom system installed by Sphere Electrical in my property, Peter arrived on time as..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I just had a baby and i wanted to make sure that all the appliances at home were safe. I found Check it Electrical..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Pascoe Vale South VIC

Friday: 24

"Called for an electrical issue at home and was more than pleased to have received a reasonable quote via phone. The..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

"Mark & Alex are fantastic. They clearly are customer-focused tradesman, friendly, professional, entertaining and know..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"short notice given for work to be doneexcellent service great quote could not be happier"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

"Great service. Quality work. Michael is a really nice guy "

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Over the Christmas holidays i had an issue with faulty lights in my apartment.After trying to call a number of..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

"Speakers put through whole house and fans installed. Tony and the boys from Top Cat are fantastic they do a very..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Melbourne VIC

"Sam and his team did an awesome job on our renovation work. We used him last year for a full re-wire of the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"We had a hallway light that stopped working. Waleed inspected and quickly diagonised the problem and installed a new..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Avondale Heights VIC

"Excellent service! Very professional and efficient. The job was done quickly by extremely friendly staff. We even had..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

" Had two split system airconditioning units supplied and installed. Apart from being very competitive on price,..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Strathmore VIC

"'Bernard and his son were fine and we have used them since. They had most competitive of all the quotes. They were..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

"They helped with plasma screen installation, speakers setup, and computer networking. These guys do everything you..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg North VIC

"I required a new Bigpond Internet cable to be connected into the house as the wall plate was missing. I needed the..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

Friday: 7-5

"Dan was very reliable, great communication, nothing was a problem, even after we changed our minds a few times. He..."

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Market Intelligence

Essendon electrician reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 723 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 10 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

Essendon 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 723 customer reviews.

Going rates

Most jobs range from $300 to $1,500. Nearby: Essendon North ($1,000), Aberfeldie ($800), Strathmore ($1,000).

Reviews & ratings

From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. At 38.1 electrician reviews a year — 149% above the Victorian average — Essendon collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Essendon suggest electrician demand runs hottest in February and coolest in October — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in Essendon: income runs above the national median ($2,132/week vs $1,748/week) but local electricians price 75% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.

Based on 723 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

38.1 / yr Review velocity +172%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

28.9 avg Reviews / provider

11.8 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Essendon area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Essendon 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	1	5.0	$100
2010	1	5.0	no prices reported
2011	20	4.9	$677
2012	23	4.9	$625
2013	39	4.9	$400
2014	110	4.9	$180
2015	60	5.0	$600
2016	52	5.0	$445
2017	102	5.0	$279
2018	66	5.0	$631
2019	49	4.9	$375
2020	56	5.0	$300
2021	31	5.0	$525
2022	20	5.0	$1,500
2023	33	5.0	$470
2024	31	5.0	$271
2025	15	5.0	$900
2026	13	5.0	$300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Essendon area profile ABS Census 2021

21,240 Population

29.7% Own with mortgage

47.2% Houses

$2,132 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 Essendon 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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What other customers paid

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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.

Jobs posted in Essendon

1.0

Average quotes per job

1 min

Average response time

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

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 Essendon — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a electrician in Essendon?

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

What do customers actually say about local electricians?

According to 10 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Essendon again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When should I book a electrician for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good electrician in Essendon?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon has 723 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Melville Electrical Services (2025) and Canny Electrics (2022) 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 Essendon average is 100%.

How well-rated are electricians in Essendon?

Electricians in Essendon have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 723 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Essendon area

Essendon area profile ABS Census 2021

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