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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (717 reviews)

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4.9 based on 717 reviews of 17 businesses

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5.0

277 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 69 600 483 850 2024 Award

Servicing Russell Lea

Monday: 24 hours

Licence No. 273594C 24/7 Emergency Service $50 OFF all plumbing when you book by phone

Photos from Aussie Plumbing Services

"We had a major toilet clog right before a big family gathering. Thankfully, the plumber came the same day and fixed..."

4.9

88 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 71 609 246 077 Special Offer

Servicing Russell Lea

Monday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 330742C 100% Customer Satisfaction Gurantee Interest free finance options available

Photos from SilverWater Plumbing

"Promote services, left no mess , great job "

4.9

158 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 12 609 001 943 2025 Award

Servicing Russell Lea

Monday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Licence No. 292681C Available 24 hours for emergency plumbing FREE call out fee if your quote is accepted

Photos from Rhino Plumbing and Drainage

"Competitive price, efficient service, excellent clean up after completion"

5.0

107 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 53 649 233 661 2025 Award

Servicing Russell Lea

Monday: 24 hours

Licence No. 371346C Over 100 5-star reviews Honest pricing

Photos from Plumbers To U

"Highly highly recommend the team at Plumbers to U. They won’t let you down. "

4.7

56 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6

Verified ABN: 31 134 412 098 Special Offer

Servicing Russell Lea

Monday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 346181C Fully licensed and insured Upfront and transparent pricing (no hourly rates)

Photos from Disaster Blaster Plumbing

"Very happy with the service I recieved. They came out very quickly and fixed the hot water system straight away with..."

4.5

4 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Abbotsford NSW

"On time and great work. Very easy going and fair in price! Both Patrick's were very polite and easy to talk too."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Five Dock NSW

"Would recommend Paul Steen Plumbing or Russell Lea Plumbing any time. Excellent service, quality job, value for money."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford NSW

"I was very impressed with the service provided by kiwi plumbing. Arrived on time and left my property neat and tidy..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Five Dock NSW

"Really great service - I called Peter and he was at the door within the hour, fixed the problem quickly and I wasnt..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Five Dock NSW

Monday: 24 hour

"Jason helped us find a gas leak an fixed it up straight away. He took all necessary safety precautions and got the..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Five Dock NSW

"Very happy with the work the boys did on my bathroom. They turned up when they said they would, did a great job, and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Five Dock NSW

"I called these guys out to fix my parents hot water system, as my regular plumber was quite busy. Both they and I..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Five Dock NSW

"John has very strong work ethics and is dedicated to his job. He is a very well known and respected person in the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Five Dock NSW

"A great guy with a typical Australian sense of humour with strong family values. Richard is very reliable and..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Five Dock NSW

"I recently need a plumber urgently for a leaking tap. This company was very prompt and also found my toilet leaking..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Five Dock NSW

"Have used their services a couple of times, once for a blocked drain, and on another occasion a blocked toilet. They..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Drummoyne NSW

"'Great plumber. Very honest, friendly and fairly priced.'"

Russell Lea NSW

Monday: 7 am - 5 pm

Drummoyne NSW

Monday: 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Drummoyne NSW

Monday: 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Drummoyne NSW

Monday: 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Drummoyne NSW

Monday: 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Chiswick NSW

Monday: 24/7

Abbotsford NSW

ABN: 53 676 304 671

Five Dock NSW

Monday: 00:00am - 23:59pm

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Market Intelligence

Russell Lea's plumber directory

Data-driven insights based on 717 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 3 trust signal responses

83 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$500 median Typical Cost most jobs $326–$550

100% Positive Feedback

Russell Lea is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 180% above the NSW average, with typical jobs around $500. 25 plumbers service the area with 717 customer reviews.

Price overview

Most jobs range from $326 to $550. Nearby: Rodd Point ($500), Wareemba ($500), Chiswick ($500).

Seasonal demand

Plumbers in Russell Lea tend to be busiest in January and quietest in February according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Suburb context

With incomes above the national median in Russell Lea ($2,658/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 180% above the NSW average.

Customer experience

Russell Lea sees 39.8 new plumber reviews a year — 246% above the NSW average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 717 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

39.8 / yr Review velocity +176%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$1,400 Typical cost +75%

5.0 stars Service rating

28.7 avg Reviews / provider

50.8 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Russell Lea area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Russell Lea area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	2	5.0	no prices reported
2009	4	4.8	no prices reported
2010	4	4.8	no prices reported
2011	3	5.0	no prices reported
2012	7	4.9	$435
2013	3	5.0	no prices reported
2014	6	4.5	no prices reported
2016	42	5.0	$447
2017	69	4.9	$300
2018	40	5.0	$425
2019	23	5.0	$395
2020	117	5.0	$300
2021	33	4.9	$500
2022	48	4.9	$500
2023	25	4.8	$500
2024	267	5.0	$370
2025	20	4.8	$290
2026	4	5.0	$1,400

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Russell Lea area profile ABS Census 2021

4,920 Population

35.1% Own with mortgage

68.3% Houses

$2,658 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 Russell Lea 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Russell Lea.

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

Plumbers in Russell Lea — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Russell Lea?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Russell Lea typically charge between $326 and $550. This is 180% above the NSW average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Russell Lea?

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

How can I tell if a plumber in Russell Lea is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Russell Lea has 717 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Rhino Plumbing and Drainage (2025), Plumbers To U (2025) and Aussie Plumbing Services (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Russell Lea?

Plumbers in Russell Lea have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 717 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

What makes Russell Lea different when it comes to plumber work?

With incomes above the national median in Russell Lea ($2,658/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 180% above the NSW average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Russell Lea has 68% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,658/week.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Russell Lea area

Russell Lea area profile ABS Census 2021

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Reviews going back to 2007

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