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"I was very pleased with the service provided by Metropolitan. They were reliable, efficient, and did a great job. I..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Hawthorn receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 528 reviews.
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"Service was prompt and reliable. Very happy"
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"Our shower drain is now the clearest it has ever been in 24 years. This is the first time Wayne has helped us with..."
"Great service and some helpful advice. highly recommended"
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"When our hot water unit died, I found Horncastle Plumbing online and they responded quickly. Cal and Scott replaced..."
"Efficient and professional service. The quality of work you get for the price is just amazing. I recommend David to..."
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"Scott is a fantastic, reliable plummer. He communicates well and has a high level of skill and attention to detail...."
"Neil has done jobs for me on several occasions to the highest standard and reasonable rates every time. His advice..."
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"We had a new Instant Hot water system installed at our current house and previous house. Both times we found Sean to..."
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"A great job and very professional, Richard from Unley Plumber is a top tradesman, I was very happy with his charges..."
"George is great, he gives good, prompts service and is reasonably priced."
"Paul was very helpful at answering my problems even though his company didn't do the job in the first place! A big..."
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"I have used David several times now each time he has done a good tradesman like job with no fuss. The one time..."
"Friendly, fast, punctual and professional service from a family business. Job was completed quickly, issues were..."
"Our hot water service sprung a leak so we rang Nicholas JS and Sons and they came immediately, did quick repair job..."
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"I had the plumbers from Plumbx fix my toilet. They had a very cheap hourly rate and they gave me friendly service I..."
"In my opinion Plumbing Plus SA delivers great reliable services at a professional level. I found them to be friendly,..."
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"Mauro is a professional plumber and offers reliable service each visit/s. I found his work was always outstanding and..."
"'He did me a good deal and was keen to do the work. Was very. Was very reasonable.'"
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"Excellent company - professional job at reasonable price. Prompt service. Would highly recommend to others. "
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"Called for assistance, Daniel arrived on time and fixed a quite complicated water pipe issue involving mains and..."
"'I would definitely recommend Dane Sulicich Plumbing, he fixed the igniter is our gas heater for a fair price and in..."
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"mazing guys they rocked up on time and were extremely polite and accomodating. they fixed up the taps and then..."
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"Received very good service and advice from this suppy company. Went to a lot trouble to obtain the spindles that I..."
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"They recently changed the washers in some very old taps that are just about had it and were dripping. While he was..."
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Market Intelligence
Plumbers near Hawthorn
Data-driven insights based on 528 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Hawthorn is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 81% above the South Australian average, with typical jobs around $3,500. 25 plumbers service the area with 528 customer reviews.
Cost guide
Most jobs range from $1,738 to $4,054. Nearby: Unley Park ($2,525), Westbourne Park ($3,500), Kingswood ($3,500).
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, September is the busiest month for plumbers in Hawthorn and February the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Local factors
Household incomes in Hawthorn ($2,370/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 81% above the South Australian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.
Ratings & trust
Hawthorn's plumber ratings have slipped from 4.6/5 (2008) to 4.1/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Review flow in Hawthorn runs above typical: 29.3 new plumber reviews a year (245% above the South Australian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 528 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Hawthorn area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Hawthorn area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn — FAQs
How much does a plumber cost in Hawthorn?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Hawthorn typically charge between $1,738 and $4,054. This is 81% above the South Australian average.
What time of year does plumber demand peak in Hawthorn?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Hawthorn tends to peak in September 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 Hawthorn is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hawthorn has 528 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing (2024), The Fawcett Group (2022) and Enviro Plus Plumbing (2018) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average plumber rating in Hawthorn?
Plumbers in Hawthorn have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 528 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
What makes Hawthorn different when it comes to plumber work?
Household incomes in Hawthorn ($2,370/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 81% above the South Australian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hawthorn has 73% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,370/week.