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Word of Mouth electricians in Research receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 383 reviews.
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"Doug is totally dependable and knowledgeable. He is helpful, moved my old oven to the nature strip with the help of..."
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"I have used services of Canny Electronics since 2016. This team of electrician is so proficient and thorough. I have..."
"Great service, worked with a smile, was environmentally conscientious about carbon-offsetting his business. So..."
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"I have used Malley's Electrical Services many times over the last 5 years and always find them reliable,..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 418 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
Research is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $800. 17 electricians service the area with 418 customer reviews.
Household incomes in Research ($2,876/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet electrician pricing sits 75% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.
Most jobs range from $300 to $1,500. Nearby: Eltham ($800), North Warrandyte ($800), Wattle Glen ($800).
Based on historical reviews, March is the busiest month for electricians in Research and October the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Review flow in Research runs above typical: 23.2 new electrician reviews a year (52% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 418 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 17 | 4.9 | $520 |
| 2012 | 11 | 4.8 | $775 |
| 2013 | 14 | 5.0 | $457 |
| 2014 | 26 | 4.9 | $450 |
| 2015 | 23 | 4.9 | $647 |
| 2016 | 18 | 5.0 | $159 |
| 2017 | 49 | 5.0 | $300 |
| 2018 | 46 | 5.0 | $661 |
| 2019 | 35 | 5.0 | $495 |
| 2020 | 53 | 4.9 | $300 |
| 2021 | 25 | 5.0 | $525 |
| 2022 | 19 | 5.0 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | 30 | 5.0 | $470 |
| 2024 | 29 | 5.0 | $271 |
| 2025 | 15 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2026 | 5 | 5.0 | $300 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
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 Research is served for electricians, 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, electricians in Research typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Research tends to peak in March and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Research has 418 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Melville Electrical Services (2025), Canny Electrics (2022) and Malley's Electrical Services (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Electricians in Research have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 418 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.
Household incomes in Research ($2,876/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet electrician pricing sits 75% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Research has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,876/week.