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Word of Mouth plumbers in Princes Hill receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 185 reviews.
"The technician was outstanding. I am very satisfied with his professionalism, conduct and knowledge. He was..."
"I have had Tom doing all of my plumbing work since I heard of them 12 months ago and I couldn't recommend him or his..."
"My hot water tank was not heating. I didn't know whether the problem was electrical or a plumbing problem. Turned out..."
"Would highly recommend AKA Plus Plumbing after they came out on Sunday night when they clearly had more exciting..."
"The quality of workmanship and customer service was astounding, Inner city plumbing went above and beyond, answered..."
"Great company! True professionals who go above and beyond to ensure their customers are satisfied. Highly recommend..."
"Just wanted to say thank you! I would confidently recommend these plumbers for any plumbing issues you may be facing...."
"This business is very reliable, considerate and extremely professional. It also helps that his rates are better than..."
"Highly recommended! We had Expert Plumbing out to our house, as we had no hot water. They were polite and..."
"I was extremely pleased with Luke and team. Liam was very polite,professional and explained everything he was..."
"Engaged Martyn to diagnose a Bosch Hydronic system that other individuals couldn't fix. He performed a complete..."
"Service is reasonably priced. Staff are friendly, helpful and punctual. Excellent service!"
"Zak has just completed a hydronic system for us - the first install of new Reece-supplied Purmo radiators and Bosch..."
"Joey came on New Year's Eve to come fix a leaking tap. He was friendly, timely, cleaned up after himself and also..."
"Quick and reliable, affordable - we the Jason come out after 10pm Thursday night and he had all the necessary tools..."
"Such amazing help from Ugo and the team at Domain! Our heating packed it in on the coldest morning of the year and..."
"Fantastic service, I like their service because they have completed my work on time and behaved as a professional and..."
"Just called to ask for an obscure DVD. Not only did they have it but were incredibly helpful and knowledgable. I`m..."
"I used WDFA Plumbing several years ago to renovate the bathroom and laundry in my 1970s unit. I continue to be..."
"Absolutely fantastic service!! The plumber called to let me know he was on the way, arrived up on time and was..."
"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..."
"Ronnie is reliable, thorough, professional and honest. I am very happy with his plumbing work and other odd jobs..."
"Melbourne Express Plumbing is a highly professional and courteous company. We had a burst water pipe which was..."
"Cragg Plumbing did a great job on my shower! :) - turned up on time, and proved an excellent service! - would..."
"First time we had Cain change our water pipes & were so impressed we asked him a second time to add another toilet to..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 344 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 3 trust signal responses
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 344 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $1,085 to $2,750. Nearby: Carlton North ($1,550), Parkville ($1,800), Fitzroy North ($1,600).
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.
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.
Princes Hill generates 19.1 new plumber reviews per year, running 80% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 344 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | $120 |
| 2010 | 4 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 15 | 4.9 | $300 |
| 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 | 25 | 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 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 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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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.
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.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Princes Hill has 344 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Rightnow Services (2023) and Gaschill (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Princes Hill have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 344 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.
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.
