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"Had a problem with ants and cockroaches and found these guys to be very thorough very friendly and at a affortable..."
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Word of Mouth pest control in Kotara receive an average rating of 4.3 based off 27 reviews.
Merewether NSW
"Great friendly service, very professional. Excellent customer service! Erin Dodd August 1, 2015"
Gateshead NSW
"We get Neil Younger pest control to spray our house once a year, they spray for spiders and cockroaches. They offer..."
Dudley NSW
"I called them and the next day they came out to kill pests, no odour and very reasonable price. The service worked..."
Cardiff NSW
"Excellent service, friendly knowledgeable staff. Extremely happy with all aspects of this service. We will definitely..."
Warabrook NSW
"I called Phil from Superior Pest to kill that mouse, rat? or whatever it was living behind the fridge and eating all..."
New Lambton NSW
Gateshead NSW
"I was very impressed by the young man who came and did my end of lease flea treatment, he called half an hour before..."
New Lambton Heights NSW
Warners Bay NSW
"They came to my home and thoroughly treated both inside and out for pests. They not only sprayed with their..."
Charlestown NSW
Cardiff South NSW
Tighes Hill NSW
"had the house sprayed for cockroaches and spiders over six months ago,both inside and out.Came at short notice and..."
ABN: 24 603 178 598
Cardiff NSW
Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Mayfield NSW
Maryville NSW
Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Mayfield NSW
Newcastle NSW
Market Intelligence
Pest Control in Kotara
Data-driven insights based on 27 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2021, ABS Census data
60
/ 100
1
Award Winners
89%
Positive Feedback
Kotara pest control average 4.3 stars — 0.5 stars below the NSW average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 27 customer reviews across 19 pest control servicing the area.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,077/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), pest control in Kotara charge 18% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Local pest control ratings have climbed from 3.6/5 (2009) to 4.9/5 (2021) — a clear quality improvement over the 12-year window. Kotara averages 2.7 new pest control reviews per year, 67% below the NSW average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 20% since 2009 (from $150 to $180 median), averaging 2.9% per year.
Based on 27 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2021, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.7 / yr
Review velocity -64%
4.3 stars
Avg rating below avg
$180
Typical cost -40%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.4 avg
Reviews / provider
47.7 / 10k
Provider density
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Kotara area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | $150 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 6 | 3.8 | $260 |
| 2015 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 9 | 4.6 | $180 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2021
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Kotara area profile ABS Census 2021
3,980
Population
41.8%
Own with mortgage
88.1%
Houses
$2,077
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 27 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Kotara 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 Kotara — FAQs
What's the best way to compare local pest control?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Kotara has 27 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Newcastle Pest Control (2016) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are pest control in Kotara well reviewed?
Pest control in Kotara have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 27 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.85 stars.
Does Kotara's local character affect which pest control are best suited to the area?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,077/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), pest control in Kotara charge 18% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Kotara has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,077/week.
