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Average rating of plumbers near Garden Suburb
4.4 based on 248 reviews of 13 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Garden Suburb receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 248 reviews.

The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

4.4
219 reviews
Quality 4.4 Service 4.5 Value 4.3
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Newcastle NSW
Saturday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C
Most reviewed for: Blocked drain

"Fast and reliable. And explained the work in terms you could understand. Recommend them anytime."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Garden Suburb

Data-driven insights based on 248 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

70 / 100
Local Service Score
1 Award Winners
92% Positive Feedback

Garden Suburb plumbers average 4.4 stars — 0.5 stars below the NSW average of 4.87, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 248 customer reviews across 24 plumbers servicing the area.

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Garden Suburb peaks around May and drops to its quietest in January based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

About this suburb

Incomes in Garden Suburb run above the national median ($2,361/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 23% above the NSW average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range.

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Garden Suburb averages 15.5 new plumber reviews a year — 35% above the NSW average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

What it costs

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 209% since 2009 (from $200 to $617 median), averaging 16.1% per year.

Based on 248 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

15.5 / yr Review velocity +8%
4.4 stars Avg rating below avg
$617 Typical cost -23%
1.0 stars Service rating
10.3 avg Reviews / provider
122.5 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Garden Suburb area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Garden Suburb area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 5 4.6 $200
2010 5 4.4 $180
2012 3 5.0 no prices reported
2013 9 4.2 $180
2014 14 3.9 $600
2015 19 4.3 $1,940
2016 18 3.6 $1,073
2017 16 3.0 $318
2018 58 4.7 $600
2019 40 4.6 $806
2020 24 4.9 $624
2021 20 5.0 $400
2022 12 4.8 $617
2023 3 5.0 no prices reported
2024 1 1.0 no prices reported
2026 1 1.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Garden Suburb area profile ABS Census 2021

1,959 Population
43.1% Own with mortgage
99.7% Houses
$2,361 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 Garden Suburb 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 Garden Suburb — FAQs

When is the best time to book a plumber in Garden Suburb?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Garden Suburb has 248 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in Garden Suburb typically receive?

Plumbers in Garden Suburb have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 248 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.87 stars.

What should I know about Garden Suburb when hiring a plumber?

Incomes in Garden Suburb run above the national median ($2,361/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 23% above the NSW average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Garden Suburb has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,361/week.

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