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Rating: 4.9 (906 reviews)

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4.9 based on 906 reviews of 25 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 Malvern

Monday: 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

"I appreciate the pleasant environment while outside temperatures try to reach 40. Shane was pleasant, helpful,..."

4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Malvern

Monday: 07:00 - 19:00

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

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Based on reviews, I chose Your Choice Plumbers 3 years ago & they've been our absolute 'go to' ever since !!! Armin..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Malvern

Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Simon arrived on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. He took time at the job completion to run..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Malvern

Monday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"I had severe kitchen drainage clocked before calling them. This was my second time using them to help after they..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Malvern

Monday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"Thanks for a great job with excellent communication from Ben and the tradesmen were polite, punctual and efficient...."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Malvern

Monday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"We have been very happy with the workers from W&M plumbing. They have been great and helpful. Going the extra mile...."

5.0

150 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 37 609 669 150

Hawthorn VIC

Monday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 106448

"Came out twice to do a site inspection pending further work. Made good recommendations, and very honestly - they were..."

4.9

24 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 78 856 573 205 2024 Award

Caulfield VIC

"Brilliant plumber. Recommend to anyone looking for a plumber. "

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Balaclava VIC

Monday: 8am- 430pm

"It was an emergency job on the weekend & Adam came to the house within the hour. He did a great job & I was very..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

Monday: OPEN 24 HOURS

"Excellent service by the lads at Blocked drain plumbers! I had a blocked toilet that needed urgent attention to and..."

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..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Malvern VIC

"'I used the skills of Property Profiled to get the job done without so much as a hassle! Excellent stuff from Damian..."

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burnley VIC

"Thank you Guardian Plumbing for a job well done. We had a bad gas leak which Guardian fixed in a very professional..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Malvern East VIC

"John Medhurst is a plumber we have used several times - he is excellent at his work and reasonable in his rates -..."

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..."

4.3

12 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.2

Elsternwick VIC

"Web plumbing did a great job for me by locating couple of water leakages in my apartment, as it has been a constant..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn East VIC

"Tim has been doing work for us, and our immediate family for many years now. He is professional, reasonably priced,..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.0 Value 4.5

Hawthorn VIC

"Bernie Phyland is a wonderful plumber! His work is fantastic and he is a really nice person. He is very quick and he..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"GEROC Plumbing renovated my bathroom at home and my wife and I love it! Their attention to detail was fantastic. I..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Malvern VIC

"Changing of shower washer, which neither myself, nor my partner had any experience in changing. My partner organized..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield East VIC

"We needed a replacement evaporative cooling unit and G-Store organised the order and installation of the new unit...."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Yarra VIC

"Friendly professional service, great price and excellent job on my roof gutters. I highly recommend Blair and his..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carnegie VIC

"Arrived promptly and completed the job quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Camberwell VIC

"Really wonderful. I hired them as they are set up just near my house. They were punctual and affordable"

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Market Intelligence

Malvern plumbers

Data-driven insights based on 906 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 3 trust signal responses

86 / 100

Local Service Score

8 Award Winners

$520 median Typical Cost most jobs $390–$2,750

99% Positive Feedback

Malvern is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 50% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $520. 25 plumbers service the area with 906 customer reviews.

Pricing

Most jobs range from $390 to $2,750. Nearby: Armadale ($520), Kooyong ($650), Caulfield North ($1,250).

Local context

Best time to book

Our review data points to June as the busiest month for plumbers in Malvern, with August as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Customer feedback

Malvern generates 45.3 new plumber reviews per year, running 327% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 906 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

45.3 / yr Review velocity +215%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$1,500 Typical cost +88%

5.0 stars Service rating

36.2 avg Reviews / provider

25.2 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Malvern area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Malvern area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	4.0	no prices reported
2008	2	4.5	$700
2009	3	5.0	$282
2010	6	5.0	no prices reported
2011	21	5.0	$300
2012	18	4.8	$223
2013	31	4.8	$1,300
2014	81	4.9	$340
2015	76	4.9	$299
2016	102	5.0	$778
2017	101	5.0	$1,450
2018	137	5.0	$500
2019	37	4.8	$500
2020	45	4.9	$4,000
2021	129	5.0	$400
2022	52	5.0	$390
2023	24	5.0	$650
2024	32	4.8	$1,500
2025	3	5.0	no prices reported
2026	5	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Malvern area profile ABS Census 2021

9,929 Population

28.3% Own with mortgage

45.8% Houses

$2,606 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 Malvern 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 Malvern.

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

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Plumbers in Malvern — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a plumber in Malvern?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Malvern typically charge between $390 and $2,750. This is 50% above the Victorian average.

When should I book a plumber for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good plumber in Malvern?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Malvern has 906 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 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are plumbers in Malvern?

Plumbers in Malvern have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 906 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

How does the Malvern area shape local plumber demand?

With household income in Malvern at $2,606/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 50% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Malvern has a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,606/week.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Malvern area

Malvern area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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