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4.9 based on 1025 reviews of 22 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Balwyn receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1025 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 Balwyn
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician
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"Doug always does a great job, either large or small. Definitely recommend."

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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 Balwyn
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician
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" Great service and will recommend to my friends "

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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 Balwyn
Thursday: 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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"Would recommend. Comment: Policy requesting payment in full on day of completion uncommon in my experience. 50%..."

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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 Balwyn
Thursday: 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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"Seem to have pride in their work which is a rare thing these days, very knowledgeable and professional. "

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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 Balwyn
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians
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"Great service and good pricing and timings on job"

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Hutt Electrical Pty Ltd

4.9
35 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 67 663 745 748
Servicing Balwyn
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-34063 Lifetime workmanship warranty We clean up after ourselves
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"Very quick to respond to an emergency and very professional in completing a series of electrical work on our house...."

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VC Electrical

5.0
30 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 77 230 598 665
Doncaster VIC
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24218

"VC Electical are our go-to! They have completed extensive works at our property over the past 5 years, and have never..."

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Hit The Switch

5.0
12 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Box Hill VIC
Thursday: 7am - 10pm

"I highly recommend Hit The Switch. The sales person who quoted was quick to come out and provide a quote. The..."

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Electrical Powerhaus

5.0
1 review
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 63 671 874 016
Box Hill VIC
Thursday: 24 Hours
Most reviewed for: Switchboard upgrade

"I had an amazing experience with Ahmed. He showed up when he said he would, got the job done quickly, and stayed..."

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Market Intelligence

Balwyn's electrician directory

Data-driven insights based on 1,024 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses

88 / 100
Local Service Score
10 Award Winners
$1,250 median Typical Cost most jobs $725–$1,600
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

Balwyn is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,250. 25 electricians service the area with 1,024 customer reviews.

Price overview

Most jobs range from $725 to $1,600. Nearby: Canterbury ($1,250), Deepdene ($1,250), Balwyn North ($1,250).

Customer experience

When customers responded after their service, 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Balwyn sees 56.9 new electrician reviews a year — 272% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Suburb context

In Balwyn, the income profile ($1,975/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but electricians here actually charge 75% below the Victorian average.

Seasonal demand

Electricians in Balwyn tend to be busiest in April and quietest in December according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Based on 1,024 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

56.9 / yr Review velocity +306%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -60%
5.0 stars Service rating
41.0 avg Reviews / provider
18.5 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Balwyn area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Balwyn area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2007 1 5.0 no prices reported
2009 2 4.5 $3,500
2011 47 4.8 $1,100
2012 36 4.8 $835
2013 60 4.9 $400
2014 112 4.9 $280
2015 78 4.9 $693
2016 92 4.9 $440
2017 116 5.0 $300
2018 84 5.0 $575
2019 70 4.9 $375
2020 91 5.0 $450
2021 45 5.0 $525
2022 24 5.0 $1,500
2023 33 5.0 $470
2024 76 5.0 $950
2025 36 4.9 $1,100
2026 21 5.0 $300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Balwyn area profile ABS Census 2021

13,495 Population
27.1% Own with mortgage
58.5% Houses
$1,975 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 Balwyn 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 Balwyn — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

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

Are electricians in Balwyn reliable?

According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Balwyn 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 Balwyn tends to peak in April and is quietest in December. 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 — Balwyn has 1,024 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 7 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 Balwyn average is 100%.

Are electricians in Balwyn well reviewed?

Electricians in Balwyn have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,024 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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