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Word of Mouth plumbers in Forrest receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 332 reviews.
"Brayden was fantastic. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family."
"Highly recommend Tony, honest, punctual, does a first rate job too."
"Wayne the electrician turned up on time, explained everything about the job to me before he started, during the job..."
"Our emergency call late evening, when the kitchen was flooding from a leaking ‘mixer’ tap, was responded to promptly..."
"Top notch people who deliver an excellent job. Thanks Dylan and Garry for your latest efforts. Problem..."
"initially I called them because of noisy solar hot water pipes. Half an hour later the hot water failed. They were..."
"Bouncing from plumber to plumber over the past few weeks, we finally found a knowledgeable and friendly plumber who..."
"The service we received to fix a leaking water pipe in front yard was very comprehensive, from the first assessment..."
"Fast and friendly service and a quality job. "
"Josh was very great. Would definitely recommend"
"Prompt, professional, thorough and informative. Highly recommended and will definitely call on Ben for any plumbing..."
"Thanks to My Canberra Plumber I was able to use my bathroom again. Your team is great to deal with and very..."
"Our hot water service died on Mothers day morning. our landlord rang the guys from 6 Star and they here that morning..."
"'We required a couple of toilets to be fitted and David did a wonderful job. His price was very reasonable and we'll..."
"Two toilets running - valves replaced, water pressure checked, and outside tap replaced all in half an hour! Never..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 332 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data
Forrest is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 51% below the ACT average, with typical jobs around $1,000. 25 plumbers service the area with 332 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $619 to $2,770. Nearby: Capital Hill ($1,000), Griffith ($1,000), Red Hill ($1,000).
Plumbers in Forrest tend to be busiest in September and quietest in December according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
In Forrest, the income profile ($3,363/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 51% below the ACT average.
Over the 2009–2026 window, plumbers in Forrest have moved from 4.6/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Forrest sees 19.5 new plumber reviews a year — 7% above the ACT average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 332 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
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 — 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 Forrest 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 Forrest typically charge between $619 and $2,770. This is 51% more affordable than the ACT average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Forrest tends to peak in September and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forrest has 332 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Jet Blast Plumbing (2026), Water Tight Canberra (2022) and Precise Plumbing & Drainage (2021) 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.
Plumbers in Forrest have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 332 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
In Forrest, the income profile ($3,363/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 51% below the ACT average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forrest has a median age of 47, a median household income of $3,363/week.
