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Average rating of plumbers near Altona
4.8 based on 193 reviews of 13 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Altona receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 193 reviews.

Sven's Plumbing and Gas

5.0
150 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 37 609 669 150
Servicing Altona
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 106448 Available 24/7 for emergency work Senior, pensioner & disability discounts

"Best drainage plumber in Melbourne "

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McCarthy Plumbing Group

5.0
1 review
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Laverton North VIC
Thursday: 7 - 5

"A big Thumbs Up 2 David & his professional workmanship in providing all our plumbing needs this morning. He returned..."

Bouden Plumbing

3.0
2 reviews
Quality 3.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0
Williamstown North VIC
Thursday: Open 24 hours

"Recently I had some plumbing upgraded, the price was very good, the workmen arrived on time, were very professional..."

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Market Intelligence

Altona plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 193 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data

72 / 100
Local Service Score
1 Award Winners
95% Positive Feedback

Altona is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 46% below the Victorian average. 23 plumbers service the area with 193 customer reviews.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Altona suggest plumber demand runs hottest in January and coolest in August — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in Altona: income runs above the national median ($1,826/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 46% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.

Going rates

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 75% since 2012 (from $200 to $350 median), averaging 7.5% per year.

Reviews & ratings

Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.0/5 (2009) to 4.6/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 17-year window. Review flow for plumbers in Altona is lighter than typical — 11.4 new reviews a year, 8% below the Victorian average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.

Based on 193 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

11.4 / yr Review velocity -22%
4.8 stars Avg rating below avg
$350 Typical cost -56%
5.0 stars Service rating
8.4 avg Reviews / provider
20.0 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Altona area

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 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 Altona — FAQs

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Altona?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Altona has 193 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sven's Plumbing and Gas (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Altona?

Plumbers in Altona have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 193 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.87 stars.

What makes Altona different when it comes to plumber work?

Interesting pattern in Altona: income runs above the national median ($1,826/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 46% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Altona has 61% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 42, a median household income of $1,826/week.

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