Blakehurst is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 180% above the NSW average, with typical jobs around $500. 25 plumbers service the area with 514 customer reviews.
About this suburb
Incomes in Blakehurst run above the national median ($2,474/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 180% above the NSW average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range.
What it costs
Most jobs range from $500 to $700. Nearby: Carss Park ($500), Kyle Bay ($500), South Hurstville ($500).
Demand patterns
Demand for plumbers in Blakehurst peaks around January and drops to its quietest in February based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
What locals say
Over the 2008–2026 window, plumber ratings in Blakehurst have dropped from 4.8/5 to 4.4/5 — a signal to weight recent reviews more heavily than older ones. Review activity here is higher than typical: Blakehurst averages 27.1 new plumber reviews a year — 136% above the NSW average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Based on 514 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
