Gosford NSW
"This company is fantastic they were so helpful with what I needed done. We were able to give them our keys and know..."
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Best Kariong pest control near you
Word of Mouth pest control in Kariong receive an average rating of 4.3 based off 32 reviews.
Booker Bay NSW
"Good value for money and turned up on time. Well presented, thorough and professional service. Was able to answer all..."
Tuggerah NSW
"I highly recommend Mark Hancock Pest Control. He has sprayed my home for pests for the last three years and it's been..."
Bateau Bay NSW
"I wish all tradesmen were this fantastic. He turned up on time and explained the job in words I could understand, so..."
Newport NSW
"Paul from Pestrid was on time, comfortable to have in my house (important to me as a single woman), efficient and..."
Bateau Bay NSW
"I had a terrible German cockroach problem. Called these guys and got a great quote - the job was done on the weekend..."
Bateau Bay NSW
"We have fruit trees on our property and a swarm of bees made home on one of them. We needed to get rid of them. Fast,..."
Wyong NSW
"Very happy with work done Excellent customer service "
Berowra NSW
"Nothing was too much trouble. Pleasant & easy to talk to, does a good job. Got rid of the termites with no..."
Bayview NSW
Saturday: 10.00am-3.00pm
"Quick, efficient service. Supplies a detailed report on his findings. He ensures that if there are any evidence of..."
Berowra NSW
"When we moved into our new house we had a pest inspection done and they not only did the inspection for us but walked..."
Bateau Bay NSW
"Pottsy is super friendly and reliable - he turns up when he says he will. We had Pottsy out to do a pest spray when..."
Terrigal NSW
"NO MORE FLEAS!!! He was on time. Very Professional. All for a very reasonable price. Just had to move the dogs out..."
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Market Intelligence
Kariong pest control
Data-driven insights based on 32 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2023, ABS Census data
76
/ 100
88%
Positive Feedback
Kariong pest control average 4.3 stars — 0.6 stars below the NSW average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 32 customer reviews across 20 pest control servicing the area.
Local context
With household income in Kariong at $2,200/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local pest control price at 14% above the NSW average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Customer feedback
Kariong's pest control ratings have slipped from 4.4/5 (2007) to 4.1/5 (2023) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. With 2.0 new pest control reviews per year here — 75% below the NSW average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Based on 32 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2023, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.0 / yr
Review velocity -73%
4.3 stars
Avg rating below avg
$250
Typical cost -17%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.6 avg
Reviews / provider
30.8 / 10k
Provider density
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Kariong area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2008 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 4 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 3 | 3.7 | $2,500 |
| 2016 | 3 | 5.0 | $300 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | $250 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2023
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Kariong area profile ABS Census 2021
6,485
Population
51.2%
Own with mortgage
91.9%
Houses
$2,200
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 Kariong is served for pest controls, 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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Reviews going back to 2007
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Pest control in Kariong — FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a pest control?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Kariong has 32 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth.
What rating do pest control in Kariong typically receive?
Pest control in Kariong have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 32 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.85 stars.
What should I know about Kariong when hiring a pest control?
With household income in Kariong at $2,200/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local pest control price at 14% above the NSW average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Kariong has 92% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,200/week.
