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4.7 based on 344 reviews of 25 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Princes Hill receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 344 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 Princes Hill
Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Most reviewed for: General plumbing
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"Darren fixed my Reclaim hot water 22 Feb 2025 driving from his job in Berwick to Mernda on a stinking hot 36 degree..."

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Inner City Plumbing

4.6
24 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5
Abbotsford VIC

"I've used these guys for several years now, and am extremely pleased with the way they respond to my investment..."

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Gaschill

4.8
19 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8
Melbourne VIC

"Gaschill is a wonderful company. they replaced our whole ducted heating system which was 20 years old last winter and..."

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Rightnow Services

4.6
11 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6
ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer
Melbourne VIC
Wednesday: On call 24 hours

"Tradies that are on time and very professional"

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My Melbourne Plumber

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Hot water service went out. Rang them at 5.30 pm.At 7.30 am a plumber was in attendance to quote an advise .By 1 pm..."

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Princes Hill plumbers

Data-driven insights based on 345 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

78 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$1,800 median Typical Cost most jobs $1,085–$2,750
94% Positive Feedback

Princes Hill is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,800. 25 plumbers service the area with 345 customer reviews.

Pricing

Most jobs range from $1,085 to $2,750. Nearby: Carlton North ($1,550), Parkville ($1,800), Fitzroy North ($1,600).

Best time to book

Our review data points to May as the busiest month for plumbers in Princes Hill, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Local context

With household income in Princes Hill at $2,218/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 60% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.

Customer feedback

Princes Hill generates 19.2 new plumber reviews per year, running 81% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 345 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

19.2 / yr Review velocity +33%
4.7 stars Avg rating below avg
$1,600 Typical cost +100%
5.0 stars Service rating
13.8 avg Reviews / provider
124.7 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Princes Hill area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Princes Hill area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 1 5.0 $120
2010 4 4.0 no prices reported
2011 16 4.9 $340
2012 11 5.0 $223
2013 11 4.6 $485
2014 40 4.6 $1,320
2015 21 4.8 $400
2016 13 4.7 no prices reported
2017 7 5.0 $500
2018 26 4.8 $728
2019 20 4.6 $600
2020 47 4.9 $1,050
2021 14 4.7 $1,325
2022 14 5.0 no prices reported
2023 48 4.5 $895
2024 46 4.7 $2,500
2025 3 2.3 $1,600
2026 3 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Princes Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

2,005 Population
17.1% Own with mortgage
14.3% Houses
$2,218 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 Princes Hill 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 Princes Hill — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local plumber?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Princes Hill typically charge between $1,085 and $2,750. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

When are local plumbers least busy?

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

What's the best way to compare local plumbers?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Princes Hill has 345 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are plumbers in Princes Hill well reviewed?

Plumbers in Princes Hill have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 345 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.

Does Princes Hill's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?

With household income in Princes Hill at $2,218/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 60% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Princes Hill has a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,218/week.

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