New Lambton NSW
"Called to have blocked drains drains cleared. They arrived promptly. Very helpful and friendly and got the job done..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Nelsons Plains receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 53 reviews.
Stockton NSW
"Pleasure to deal with! Thank you for your great work."
East Maitland NSW
"John quoted for me in 2010, but at the time we decided not to go ahead (planned to renovate and seemed silly to..."
The Junction NSW
Monday: 9a - 5p
"I wanted to personally write to let you know how grateful I am to your company and one very special employee Aaron T,..."
Newcastle NSW
"Excellent plumbing and gets the job done prefectly"
Wallsend NSW
"'Leaking shower tap is all fixed up now! The service was very prompt and professional!'"
Cameron Park NSW
"I had a wonderful experience with Across Plumbing. Fixed my problem efficiently and quickly. The service was really..."
Carrington NSW
"Love my new bathroom! The boys were neat and professional. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a plumber. "
Wallsend NSW
"I had occasion to ring Barry when I was having a problem getting my gas heating connected to the bayonet mount. He..."
H L Mullane & Sons
Reviewed recently
Sandgate NSW
Most reviewed for: Leaking tap
"We had Ethan attend our apartment to fix a leaking pipe under our kitchen sink and repair our toilet, he was..."
Cardiff NSW
"I am the owner of a number of rental property in the Lake Macquarie area and have been using Cardiff Plumbing for..."
Merewether NSW
"This man is a true old-school gentleman. He will get the job done as quickly as possible and charges very fairly...."
The Junction NSW
"We used Junction Plumbing when we renovated and they were very fast , professional and friendly and reasonable priced..."
Newcastle NSW
"I used Hunter Plumbing to fix a couple of plumbing issues when we first moved into our house. No problems since...."
Adamstown NSW
"Fantastic service. Quick response and a hard working young man who looked hard to sort out exactly what the problem..."
ABN:
40 114 586 659
Newcastle NSW
Monday: 8am-5pm
Photos from Kiw Kiw Plumber
"Technician are professional, work done in clean way"
Hamilton NSW
"Alex pays great attention to detail and listens to what the customers needs are and makes sure that the job is done."
Waratah NSW
"Laser Plumbing was recommended by a friend who has used them several times. We were very grateful for the..."
Mayfield NSW
"I had to have oold water pipes replaced from the water meter. This plumber was very efficeint and did the job on time."
Maitland NSW
"I wanted to express my satisfaction and appreciation of your service. This commenced with the initial reporting of..."
Balickera NSW
"'Very satisfied with the work done by Terrace Hot Water & Plumbing. They were fast, prompt and thorough and I would..."
New Lambton NSW
"'Friendly and polite, and knew his business, and did the work very quickly.'"
Merewether NSW
"The place has a great range of swimwear and beach wear. The staff are friendly and give you an honest opinion of what..."
Thornton NSW
Balickera NSW
"Steve saved my roof from becominmg water logged. He was quick and efficent and a nice Aussie bloke. I would..."
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Market Intelligence
Nelsons Plains plumber reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 53 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
85
/ 100
98%
Positive Feedback
Nelsons Plains plumbers average 4.6 stars — 0.3 stars below the NSW average of 4.88, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 53 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
Area profile in brief
Nelsons Plains's household income sits at $2,250/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local plumber pricing tracks that profile — 80% above the NSW average.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Nelsons Plains suggest plumber demand runs hottest in June and coolest in January — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.4/5 (2007) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 19-year window. Review flow for plumbers in Nelsons Plains is lighter than typical — 3.3 new reviews a year, 69% below the NSW average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Going rates
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 50% since 2011 (from $600 to $900 median), averaging 7.1% per year.
Based on 53 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
3.3 / yr
Review velocity -77%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$900
Typical cost +7%
5.0 stars
Service rating
2.1 avg
Reviews / provider
766.9 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Nelsons Plains area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2008 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 5.0 | $600 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 6 | 4.8 | $180 |
| 2014 | 15 | 4.1 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 5 | 4.6 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2019 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Nelsons Plains area profile ABS Census 2021
326
Population
46.2%
Own with mortgage
98.9%
Houses
$2,250
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 — 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 Nelsons Plains 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 Nelsons Plains — FAQs
When is the best time to book a plumber in Nelsons Plains?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Nelsons Plains tends to peak in June 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 customer reviews — Nelsons Plains has 53 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
What rating do plumbers in Nelsons Plains typically receive?
Plumbers in Nelsons Plains have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 53 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.88 stars.
What should I know about Nelsons Plains when hiring a plumber?
Nelsons Plains's household income sits at $2,250/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local plumber pricing tracks that profile — 80% above the NSW average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Nelsons Plains has 99% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 48, a median household income of $2,250/week.
