Carlton VIC
Sunday: Always Open
"Great service! Would highly recommend these plumbers to anyone. Thanks again guys! "
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Best North Melbourne plumbers near you
Word of Mouth plumbers in North Melbourne receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 15 reviews.
West Melbourne VIC
"Helped me out immensely during the recent storm we had - thanks heaps guys - much appreciated. Glad I found you."
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
"Fantastic service, I like their service because they have completed my work on time and behaved as a professional and..."
North Melbourne VIC
"We have a rental property and they attended to check the hot water system and gas heater for our tenants. Great to..."
North Melbourne VIC
North Melbourne VIC
North Melbourne VIC
Sunday: Open 24 Hours
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: 24 x 7
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: 24 x 7
Melbourne VIC
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: Open 24 x 7
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: 6:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: 24 Hours
Carlton VIC
What the data shows
Insights for plumbers servicing North Melbourne
In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 3 in North Melbourne. The average quote response time is 45.7 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace to North Melbourne customers average $650 for a fixed-price job, and $308.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
46 plumbers 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
North Melbourne plumbers
Data-driven insights based on 176 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
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/ 100
2
Award Winners
98%
Positive Feedback
With 176 customer reviews covering 15 plumbers, North Melbourne has a substantial plumber review history to draw on when comparing providers, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Best time to book
Our review data points to May as the busiest month for plumbers in North Melbourne, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Customer feedback
With 10.4 new plumber reviews per year here — 27% below the Victorian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 153% since 2011 (from $300 to $760 median), averaging 11.8% per year.
Based on 176 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
10.4 / yr
Review velocity -27%
4.9 stars
Avg rating
$760
Typical cost -10%
5.0 stars
Service rating
11.7 avg
Reviews / provider
10.0 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — North Melbourne area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 16 | 4.9 | $300 |
| 2012 | 10 | 5.0 | $223 |
| 2013 | 8 | 4.3 | $485 |
| 2014 | 15 | 4.9 | $975 |
| 2015 | 22 | 4.8 | $400 |
| 2016 | 10 | 4.6 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 7 | 5.0 | $500 |
| 2018 | 22 | 5.0 | $245 |
| 2019 | 19 | 4.8 | $600 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4.9 | $1,050 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5.0 | $1,800 |
| 2022 | 10 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 8 | 5.0 | $650 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4.4 | $760 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
North Melbourne area profile ABS Census 2021
14,953
Population
19.8%
Own with mortgage
4.2%
Houses
$1,717
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 — 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 North Melbourne 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.
What you can check before you call
Licences, where they’ve got them
Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.
What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
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.
3+
Jobs posted in North Melbourne
1.0
Average quotes per job
45.74 hrs
Average response time
Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in North Melbourne.
Recent plumber jobs in North Melbourne
Plumber Job
$650Blocked kitchen sink. Unsuccessfully tried draino and a 4m long auger
Plumber Job
Replace mixer and shower on rail and reseal Shower cubicle and drain.
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Plumbers in North Melbourne — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in North Melbourne?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in North Melbourne tends to peak in May and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right plumber in North Melbourne?
Start by comparing customer reviews — North Melbourne has 176 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Your Pro Plumber (2019) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do North Melbourne plumbers compare to the state average?
Plumbers in North Melbourne have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 176 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
