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Word of Mouth electricians in Altona receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 785 reviews.

Melville Electrical Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
291 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award
Servicing Altona
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician
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"Doug is utterly trustworthy and knows his stuff. He is super easy to deal with and turns up when he says he will turn..."

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Respect Electric Services

5.0
172 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174
Servicing Altona
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician
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"Darren is professional, takes pride in his work and just an overall great bloke. I could not recommend him more highly. "

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Whitelock Electrical

Reviewed this month
5.0
124 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer
Servicing Altona
Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)
Most reviewed for: General electrical
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"I have needed to update lighting in my unit for years, I’m so happy with Whitelock electrical. Job well done, peace..."

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Approved Electrix

4.9
98 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award
Servicing Altona
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured
Most reviewed for: Downlight installation
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"Dean and the team were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Jasmine in the office was super friendly when..."

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Canny Electrics

5.0
81 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788
Servicing Altona
Friday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians
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"Very professional. Great outcome for repaired lighting. Highly recommend canny electrics."

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Altona electricians

Data-driven insights based on 785 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses

85 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$1,250 median Typical Cost most jobs $725–$1,600
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

Altona is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,250. 23 electricians service the area with 785 customer reviews.

Pricing

Most jobs range from $725 to $1,600. Nearby: Altona North ($1,250), Seaholme ($1,250), Altona Meadows ($800).

Customer feedback

Based on post-service customer responses, 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional — a consistent satisfaction pattern across the local provider base. Altona generates 43.6 new electrician reviews per year, running 185% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Best time to book

Our review data points to March as the busiest month for electricians in Altona, with October as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Local context

Altona household incomes sit above the national median ($1,826/week vs $1,748/week), yet local electricians charge 75% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.

Based on 785 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

43.6 / yr Review velocity +211%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -60%
5.0 stars Service rating
34.1 avg Reviews / provider
20.0 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Altona area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Altona area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 1 5.0 $300
2010 1 5.0 no prices reported
2011 19 4.9 $700
2012 10 4.8 $775
2013 38 4.8 $400
2014 85 5.0 $180
2015 53 5.0 $647
2016 53 5.0 $250
2017 105 5.0 $300
2018 67 5.0 $631
2019 63 4.9 $375
2020 69 5.0 $300
2021 37 5.0 $525
2022 21 5.0 $1,500
2023 32 5.0 $470
2024 75 5.0 $950
2025 36 4.9 $1,100
2026 20 5.0 $300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Altona area profile ABS Census 2021

11,490 Population
30.1% Own with mortgage
61.1% Houses
$1,826 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 Altona is served for electricians, 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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Electricians in Altona — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Altona typically charge between $725 and $1,600. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are electricians in Altona reliable?

According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Altona again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When are local electricians least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Altona tends to peak in March and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local electricians?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Altona has 785 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Whitelock Electrical (2026), Approved Electrix (2026) and Melville Electrical Services (2025) 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. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Altona average is 100%.

Are electricians in Altona well reviewed?

Electricians in Altona have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 785 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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