Upper Sturt has an unusually strong field of cleaners — five of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (20% award rate), with 452 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, cleaners servicing Upper Sturt typically charge a median of $400, with most jobs ranging from $183 to $505 — 13% below the South Australian average. Nearby: Ironbank ($400), Crafers West ($400), Coromandel East ($400). Prices have risen 700% since 2010 (from $50 to $400 median), averaging 46.7% per year. Quotes above $505 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows cleaner demand in Upper Sturt tends to peak around August and ease off in July — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,229/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), cleaners in Upper Sturt charge 13% below the South Australian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Local cleaner ratings have climbed from 4.6/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. With 25.1 new reviews per year — 74% above the South Australian average — Upper Sturt has more recent cleaner feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 452 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
