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4.8 based on 181 reviews of 10 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Northcote receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 181 reviews.

Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

Reviewed this month
4.9
161 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer
Servicing Northcote
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Most reviewed for: General plumbing
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"Our hot water system collapsed contacted SSP and they provided a temporary hot water system while they arranged our..."

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W & M Plumbing Service

5.0
5 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997
Servicing Northcote
Friday: 8.30am to 4:30pm
Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association
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"The plumber and apprentice who came to clear the roof and gutters of the large quantity of gum leaves blown onto it..."

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Plumbers near Northcote

Data-driven insights based on 180 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

72 / 100
Local Service Score
1 Award Winners
96% Positive Feedback

Comparing plumbers in Northcote starts with 180 customer reviews across the 20 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars — below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, May is the busiest month for plumbers in Northcote and January the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Local factors

Household incomes in Northcote ($2,287/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 24% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.

Ratings & trust

Northcote sees 10.6 new plumber reviews a year (26% below the Victorian average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Cost guide

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 198% since 2011 (from $255 to $760 median), averaging 15.2% per year.

Based on 180 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

10.6 / yr Review velocity -26%
4.8 stars Avg rating below avg
$760 Typical cost -5%
5.0 stars Service rating
9.0 avg Reviews / provider
7.9 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Northcote area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Northcote 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 17 4.7 $255
2012 11 5.0 $223
2013 8 4.8 $485
2014 21 4.5 $975
2015 21 4.8 $400
2016 10 4.6 no prices reported
2017 9 5.0 $500
2018 25 5.0 $245
2019 11 4.6 $600
2020 9 4.9 $1,050
2021 6 5.0 $1,800
2022 10 5.0 no prices reported
2023 8 5.0 $650
2024 9 4.1 $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.

Northcote area profile ABS Census 2021

25,276 Population
30.2% Own with mortgage
49.1% Houses
$2,287 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 Northcote 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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Reviews going back to 2007

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Plumbers in Northcote — FAQs

When is the best time to book a plumber in Northcote?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Northcote has 180 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in Northcote typically receive?

Plumbers in Northcote have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 180 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.

What should I know about Northcote when hiring a plumber?

Household incomes in Northcote ($2,287/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 24% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Northcote has a median age of 37, a median household income of $2,287/week.

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