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Rating: 4.9 (1059 reviews)

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4.9 based on 1059 reviews of 25 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 Fitzroy

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 Fitzroy

Sunday: 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..."

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Fitzroy

Sunday: By Appointment

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

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Fitzroy

Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)

Most reviewed for: General electrical

From customer reviews

"Very thorough and informative. Went above and beyond."

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Fitzroy

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...."

4.8

149 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Melbourne VIC

"The actual plumbers were fantastic. The admin side need to keep the customer informed as to what is happening . Took..."

5.0

43 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 26 733 887 368 2025 Award

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: On call 24 hours

"Kevin was professional, knowledgeable, no nonsense got the job done. Went over & above what was..."

4.3

22 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: 10.00am - 12.00pm

"Was very very impressed with service.They were clear and up front with pricing from out set.Steve was professional,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

"We have used these guys a number of times and always found them to be on time and trustworthy. When you find a good..."

5.0

15 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: Always Open

"I've got Yuan to trouble-shoot nuisance tripping in my house. He arrived on time and very methodical with his..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: On call 24 hours

"Burst hot water unit, prime plumbing got here in 15mins and saved my apartment from getting flooded."

5.0

11 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: available

"Wanted some colour changing led downlight in our eves, Sean quoted the job and completed it himself a few days later...."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Friendly professional service. Highly Recommended! Will be using their services on a regular basis."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Prompt quote, arrived when promised, excellent work. Didn't interrupt our operations while working, good clean up..."

4.8

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"The work Liam did was thorough and of high standard. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: CLOSED

"changed the old light fittings to new led ones = heaps brighter & nearly halved my electricity bill. also changed the..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"The McCartney Electrical Solutions team recently worked on our property for a pool and electric gate installation,..."

4.2

5 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.2 Value 4.2

Melbourne VIC

"absolutely FANTASTIC...great service from start to finish.....AAA+....we were very very impressed...!!!..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Melbourne VIC

"James Thomas recently installed an external powerpoint for us for our new hot water system. He was very prompt, and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: 24/7

"Mr Electric came and changed the down lights in my kitchen area to LED very happy with Electrician's work and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"John from JELEC helped us out in a kind of emergency situation after we were tricked by another electrician (we were..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"Very happy with my service call. Problem fixed in no time. They were very helpful on the phone. And the tech that..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Had amko electrical perform work for me on a job with very short notice, they were very responsive prompt and did a..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Ivan turned up on time and did the job at the quoted price. He cleaned up after he finished and was very polite. We..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Melbourne VIC

"Very efficient, provides free quotes and no service fee. Commercial and Domestic work. Installed safety switch,..."

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Market Intelligence

Electricians servicing Fitzroy

Data-driven insights based on 1,059 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 19 trust signal responses

89 / 100

Local Service Score

12 Award Winners

$1,400 median Typical Cost most jobs $700–$1,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Fitzroy is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,400. 25 electricians service the area with 1,059 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $700 to $1,600. Nearby: Collingwood ($1,400), Carlton ($1,400), East Melbourne ($1,400).

About this suburb

With household income at $2,194/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect electricians pricing in Fitzroy to run premium — but it actually lands 75% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.

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: Fitzroy averages 55.7 new electrician reviews a year — 264% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Demand patterns

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

Based on 1,059 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

55.7 / yr Review velocity +298%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

42.4 avg Reviews / provider

24.0 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Fitzroy area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Fitzroy area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	5.0	$180
2009	3	4.7	no prices reported
2010	3	5.0	no prices reported
2011	18	4.7	$610
2012	10	4.8	$775
2013	39	4.9	$400
2014	90	5.0	$245
2015	57	5.0	$600
2016	71	4.9	$375
2017	115	4.9	$330
2018	127	5.0	$631
2019	95	5.0	$375
2020	131	4.9	$450
2021	64	4.9	$800
2022	48	4.9	$1,500
2023	45	4.9	$320
2024	77	5.0	$950
2025	45	4.8	$1,350
2026	20	5.0	$300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Fitzroy area profile ABS Census 2021

10,431 Population

20.1% Own with mortgage

3.2% Houses

$2,194 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 Fitzroy 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

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Average quotes per job

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

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 Fitzroy — FAQs

How much does a electrician cost in Fitzroy?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Fitzroy typically charge between $700 and $1,600. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Can I trust a electrician found on Word of Mouth in Fitzroy?

According to 19 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Fitzroy again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

What time of year does electrician demand peak in Fitzroy?

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

How can I tell if a electrician in Fitzroy is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Fitzroy has 1,059 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Whitelock Electrical (2026), Approved Electrix (2026) and Melville Electrical Services (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 9 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 Fitzroy average is 100%.

What is the average electrician rating in Fitzroy?

Electricians in Fitzroy have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,059 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Fitzroy area

Fitzroy area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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