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Average rating of electricians near Balwyn
4.9 based on 1021 reviews of 21 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Balwyn receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1021 reviews.

Melville Electrical Services

Reviewed this month
5.0
290 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award
Servicing Balwyn
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

"Doug installed an induction stove for me. Easy to deal with and reliable - would 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
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

"Prompt, efficient, competent, friendly and honest service at a fair price! You couldn't ask for more."

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Whitelock Electrical

Reviewed this month
5.0
122 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer
Servicing Balwyn
Wednesday: 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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"Fan/light removal, pendant light and down light installation with assoc switching and meter box work. Nathaniel was..."

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Approved Electrix

Reviewed recently
4.9
98 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award
Servicing Balwyn
Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured
Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

"Dean and the guys installed an exhaust fan for me. Overall very happy with the service, and would 100% recommend...."

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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
Wednesday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

"I’ve been using canny electrics for over six years and they have completed several projects for me. They’re always..."

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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
Wednesday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-34063 Lifetime workmanship warranty We clean up after ourselves

"I emailed needing a job done and they came out that afternoon within the time frame specified. Austin gave fantastic..."

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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
Wednesday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24218

"Truely amazing guy, works really well and with strict guidelines so you know it going to done perfectly. Easy to talk..."

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Hit The Switch

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

"What I appreciated about Steve was his lateral approach, the fact that he can suggest several ways of doing a job. He..."

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Market Intelligence

Balwyn's electrician directory

Data-driven insights based on 1,108 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 15 trust signal responses

88 / 100
Local Service Score
11 Award Winners
$1,350 median Typical Cost most jobs $800–$1,600
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

Balwyn is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,350. 25 electricians service the area with 1,108 customer reviews.

Price overview

Most jobs range from $800 to $1,600. Nearby: Canterbury ($1,350), Deepdene ($1,350), Balwyn North ($1,350).

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 61.6 new electrician reviews a year — 278% 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 73% below the Victorian average.

Seasonal demand

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

Based on 1,108 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

61.6 / yr Review velocity +337%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -61%
5.0 stars Service rating
44.3 avg Reviews / provider
18.5 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Balwyn area

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 $800 and $1,600. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are electricians in Balwyn reliable?

According to 15 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 January. 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 1,108 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 1,108 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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