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Word of Mouth plumbers in Mount Helen receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 25 reviews.
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Market Intelligence
Plumbers servicing Mount Helen
Data-driven insights based on 25 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
81
/ 100
96%
Positive Feedback
Mount Helen plumbers average 4.6 stars — 0.2 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, based on 25 customer reviews across 18 plumbers servicing the area.
About this suburb
With household income at $2,076/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Mount Helen to run premium — but it actually lands 95% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
What locals say
Across the sub-rating breakdown, Mount Helen plumbers rank strongest on quality (5.0/5) and weakest on service (4.0/5), which is worth getting multiple quotes before committing. Over the 2008–2026 window, plumbers in Mount Helen have moved from 4.3/5 to 4.8/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review volume in Mount Helen runs lower than typical: 1.9 new plumber reviews per year, 82% under the Victorian average. The ratings here are based on a narrower sample and may respond more slowly to recent customer experience.
Based on 25 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
1.9 / yr
Review velocity -87%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$50
Typical cost -94%
4.0 stars
Service rating
1.4 avg
Reviews / provider
59.8 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Mount Helen area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | $60 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 5.0 | $408 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3.7 | $120 |
| 2013 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 2 | 5.0 | $50 |
| 2026 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Mount Helen area profile ABS Census 2021
3,011
Population
43%
Own with mortgage
93.8%
Houses
$2,076
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 25 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 Mount Helen 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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Plumbers in Mount Helen — FAQs
How do I pick the right plumber in Mount Helen?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Mount Helen has 25 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
How do Mount Helen plumbers compare to the state average?
Plumbers in Mount Helen have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 25 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.
Does the Mount Helen housing mix influence local plumbers?
With household income at $2,076/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Mount Helen to run premium — but it actually lands 95% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Mount Helen has 94% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,076/week.
