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Average rating of plumbers near North Melbourne
4.8 based on 177 reviews of 5 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in North Melbourne receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 177 reviews.

Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

Reviewed this week
4.9
162 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer
Servicing North Melbourne
Saturday: By appointment
Most reviewed for: General plumbing

"Following referral from Reece Mentone, Darren responded to our call quickly. Being 11:00 amChristmas Eve, the gas..."

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North Melbourne plumbers

Data-driven insights based on 176 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

74 / 100
Local Service Score
2 Award Winners
98% Positive Feedback

With 176 customer reviews covering 16 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
11.0 avg Reviews / provider
10.7 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — North Melbourne area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the North Melbourne area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
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.

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Average quotes per job
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Average response time
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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. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Your Pro Plumber (2019) have 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.

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