Pakenham VIC
"Andrew came out at 3.30 on a sunday arvo to fit a new hot water tank as it has blown and there was water ever where..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Pakenham Upper receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 29 reviews.
Pakenham Upper VIC
"After discovering a major leak under the kitchen sink I rang a local plumber who did not answer his phone so I left a..."
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"WE HAVE HAD A GAS HOT WATER SERVICE INSTALLED. HE HAD PURCHASED AND INSTALLED IT WITHIN TWENTY FOUR HOURS. EXCELLENT..."
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"highly recommend their services, fast, prompt and reliable"
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"I was given Simon's details by a different company I called from Womo (Efficient Air, Monbulk). Our ducted heating..."
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"Cannot speak highly enough of this plumber. Was on time, a good price - far cheaper than others quoted. A good..."
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"Had two gas space heaters replaced recently by Brad & Matt who worked diligently and efficiently, notwithstanding..."
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Saturday: 24 hours
"Excellent communication, arrived on time and made the job look easy, much appreciated. Highly recommend "
Officer VIC
"Although Barrett plumbing was not the cheapest quotew i recieved for my plumbing, Christian's expirence and skills by..."
Pakenham VIC
"Great service friendly workers and no wasted time absolutely brilliant Damien was in locating and fixing the problem"
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"I had a bathroom renovation done by Mick, he organised everything for me. He was straight to the point and didn't..."
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Gembrook VIC
"Have used Graham many times and found him to offer great service ( he doesnt charge if its something really small ) -..."
Pakenham VIC
Saturday: 24 * 7 available
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What the data shows
Insights for plumbers servicing Pakenham Upper
In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for plumbers is 47.6 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $574 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
Plumbers in Pakenham Upper
Data-driven insights based on 29 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data
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Positive Feedback
Pakenham Upper is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 52% below the Victorian average. 18 plumbers service the area with 29 customer reviews.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,593/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Pakenham Upper charge 52% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Pakenham Upper averages 2.4 new plumber reviews per year, 77% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 120% since 2013 (from $220 to $485 median), averaging 10.9% per year.
Based on 29 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.4 / yr
Review velocity -83%
4.9 stars
Avg rating
$485
Typical cost -42%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.6 avg
Reviews / provider
150.5 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Pakenham Upper area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 5 | 5.0 | $220 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5.0 | $180 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.0 | $370 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 2 | 5.0 | $485 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Pakenham Upper area profile ABS Census 2021
1,196
Population
50.9%
Own with mortgage
100%
Houses
$2,593
Median income / week
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 Pakenham Upper 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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What other customers paid
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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.
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Jobs posted
1.34
Average quotes per job
Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Pakenham Upper.
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Plumbers in Pakenham Upper — FAQs
What's the best way to compare local plumbers?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Pakenham Upper has 29 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
Are plumbers in Pakenham Upper well reviewed?
Plumbers in Pakenham Upper have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 29 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does Pakenham Upper's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,593/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Pakenham Upper charge 52% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Pakenham Upper has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,593/week.
