Stanmore NSW
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Word of Mouth massage therapists in Petersham receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 33 reviews.
Marrickville NSW
"I've now had two massages at Open Hands Massage and my only regret is that I don't live in Sydney. If you are..."
Leichhardt NSW
"Malai Thai Massage is by far the best thai massage i have ever had. (even better than any in thailand itself) i..."
Leichhardt NSW
"This place is nice, I hop on the M10 bus and got off just in front of the door. A thai girl was working today and I..."
Enmore NSW
"A gentle, personal whole experience, in a warm setting. Starting with foot washing, then an amazing full-body massage..."
Annandale NSW
Saturday: 8:30 - 17:00
"Aw I love massages they are heavenly. But this place is number one! They are the best. If you have tight muscles or..."
Marrickville NSW
"Deidre is without a doubt, the best massage therapist I have ever had the pleasure of being treated by. I was in a..."
Summer Hill NSW
"Whether for my remedial or relaxation massage, I have been going to Susan for years and can highly recommend her . I..."
Leichhardt NSW
"I went and got Thai oil massage and they are really good. The place is clean, price reasonable and friendly staff."
Leichhardt NSW
"After receiving a gift voucher for my birthday I decided to try out Love Thai Massage. I booked a 45min neck,..."
Leichhardt NSW
"Very very professional service and includes day spa services such as facials and pedi/manicures. Their office is..."
Marrickville NSW
"I am so happy to come across this massage centre. First of all this is not very far from my home. Secondly they are..."
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Leichhardt NSW
"The girls here are professional and the shop front is clean and tidy. I have not found another massage place better..."
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What the data shows
Insights for massage therapists servicing Petersham
In total, 267 jobs have recently been posted for massage therapists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for massage therapists is 30.1 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $120 for a fixed-price job. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
6 massage therapists have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Petersham massages
Data-driven insights based on 33 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2018, ABS Census data
80
/ 100
94%
Positive Feedback
Petersham massage therapists average 4.5 stars — 0.3 stars below the NSW average of 4.74, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 33 customer reviews across 22 massage therapists servicing the area.
Local context
With household income in Petersham at $2,217/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local massage therapists price at 18% above the NSW average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 104% since 2009 (from $49 to $100 median), averaging 11.6% per year.
Customer feedback
Petersham's massage therapist ratings have slipped from 4.5/5 (2009) to 3.5/5 (2018) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. With 3.7 new massage therapist reviews per year here — 7% 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 33 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2018, and ABS Census 2021 data.
3.7 / yr
Review velocity -20%
4.5 stars
Avg rating below avg
$100
Typical cost +11%
1.0 stars
Service rating
1.5 avg
Reviews / provider
26.8 / 10k
Provider density
Massage reviews & ratings over time — Petersham area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | $49 |
| 2010 | 4 | 5.0 | $49 |
| 2011 | 5 | 4.4 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 13 | 4.5 | $50 |
| 2013 | 3 | 4.7 | $80 |
| 2014 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 1.0 | $100 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2018
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Petersham area profile ABS Census 2021
8,200
Population
28.3%
Own with mortgage
22.5%
Houses
$2,217
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 Petersham is served for massages, 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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Massage therapists in Petersham — FAQs
How do I pick the right massage therapist in Petersham?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Petersham has 33 massage therapist reviews on Word of Mouth.
How do Petersham massage therapists compare to the state average?
Massage therapists in Petersham have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 33 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.74 stars.
Does the Petersham housing mix influence local massage therapists?
With household income in Petersham at $2,217/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local massage therapists price at 18% above the NSW average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Petersham has a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,217/week.
