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Word of Mouth electricians in McCrae receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 29 reviews.
"It's nice change to meet a quality tradesman on the peninsula. The fellow was on time friendly and even took his..."
"Nigel was referred to me by a friend who has been very happy with his services and I have to say that I have been..."
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"We have had two major electrical issues solved by the fast, reliable and efficient service provided by Mr Switch...."
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"Ben and his team provided the design and installation of Electrical, Lighting and Data cabling. This was for an..."
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"Had out new home wired and fitted with all electrical and lights etc by this company and they did a great job. Cost..."
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"Mark was extremely professional, on time, and a true to honest person, he explained everything that he would do. I..."
"'Yes Andrew was terrific and did a great job."
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"i called out Karl to install my ceiling fans he was prompt and reliable, did the job and also installed a power..."
"Excellent Electrician!! Kevin turned up on time with a friendly can-do attitude and gave a very reasonable quote to..."
Insights for electricians servicing McCrae
In total, 546 jobs have recently been posted for electricians on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for electricians is 68.9 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $450 for a fixed-price job, and $110.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
34 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 in McCrae
Data-driven insights based on 29 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data
McCrae is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average. 18 electricians service the area with 29 customer reviews.
Reviews & trust
McCrae averages 3.6 new electrician reviews per year, 76% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 29 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Electrician reviews & ratings over time — McCrae area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 6 | 5.0 | $7,000 |
| 2014 | 9 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 6 | 5.0 | $300 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
McCrae area profile ABS Census 2021
Sample-size note: This page is built on 29 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 McCrae 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 McCrae — FAQs
How can I tell if a electrician in McCrae is worth hiring?
Start by comparing customer reviews — McCrae has 29 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Southside Electrics (2024) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average electrician rating in McCrae?
Electricians in McCrae have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 29 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.93 stars.