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Rating: 5.0 (898 reviews)

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5.0 based on 898 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Burnley

Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured

Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

Photos from Approved Electrix

"Huge thanks to Dean from Approved Electrix for an amazing pendant light installation! Professional, efficient,..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Burnley

Saturday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

Photos from Canny Electrics

"The team from Canny electrics recently completed several works on my home to an extremely high level of..."

5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Burnley

Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"Doug installed an induction stove for me. Easy to deal with and reliable - would definitely recommend. "

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Burnley

Saturday: By Appointment

Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Darren is by far the most friendly, professional, hardworking, and no-nonsense electrician I’ve ever come across...."

5.0

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Burnley

Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)

Most reviewed for: General electrical

From customer reviews

"Andrew and the Whitelock team were responsive, professional, friendly and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend...."

4.9

35 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 67 663 745 748

Servicing Burnley

Saturday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-34063 Lifetime workmanship warranty We clean up after ourselves

Photos from Hutt Electrical Pty Ltd

"I’ve used them for years... most recently Brilliant service to fix a multiphase mains fuse box in an emergency, great..."

5.0

20 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"We had Jack and his team do the complete fit out on our shop in sydney road. they installed powerpoints, lights,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"Rang these guys to look at a rental property although we live interstate. Cannot praise them high enough as their..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Richmond VIC

Saturday: 7am to 5pm

"I was having problems with my kitchen lights. Clive was respectful of my time (calling to let me know how far he was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"Excellent service and quality work. Would advise any business or home owner to engage Nick to carry out electrical..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Yarra VIC

"Really professional service at a very competitive price! Asher installed our new safety switch and two new power..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Caulfield North VIC

Saturday: EMEREGENCIES

"first class communication and workmanship. very professional from start to finish. will certainly use again. cost for..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Yarra VIC

"These guys are great! Professional, friendly and quality. I'm just really happy with the service and urge you to give..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Cremorne VIC

"Toby & his apprentice, Joel, came out to replace our light switches, power points, install motion sensors and wire in..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn East VIC

"Great service and friendly guy. Would HIGHLY recommend Blair"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"Very happy with my service call. Problem fixed in no time. They were very helpful on the phone. And the tech that..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Prahran VIC

"These guys are the best in the business. First class all the way. Have repeatedly returned to the job due to us not..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Kew VIC

Saturday: 7am-5pm

" We used the Electric Crew for our recent kitchen renovation and found all the guys incredibly helpful and skilled,..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: On call 24 hours

"Had a burst pipe on a public holiday, joey looked after me with a very reasonable price."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Windsor VIC

"Nathan produced all the electrical work for my renovation from the early stages of the rough in until the final..."

4.0

5 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Hawthorn East VIC

"'I was really impressed with the work done by E J Electrical, Anthony was really quick to come over and get started,..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

St Kilda VIC

Saturday: 7am - 5pm

"I used Dillon from Challis First Electrical and he was very good at what he did for me. He was very nice and very..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Nothing short of excellent. Provided a great service and arrived on time, was nothing but helpful. outstanding..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

"Have recently been renovating and needed some specialist electrical work done . Very happy with the work done by the..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

"Robert installed several new external security lights and switches as well as a new antenna cable and internal phone..."

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Market Intelligence

Electricians near Burnley

Data-driven insights based on 898 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 $600–$1,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Burnley 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 898 customer reviews.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $600 to $1,600. Nearby: Toorak ($1,250), Hawthorn ($1,250), Richmond ($1,250).

Local factors

Burnley's demographic (median age 32) shows up in review engagement: 245% more electrician reviews here than the Victorian average, meaning fresher signals on local providers.

Ratings & trust

Customer follow-up responses paint a clear satisfaction picture: 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review flow in Burnley runs above typical: 52.8 new electrician reviews a year (245% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, April is the busiest month for electricians in Burnley and October the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Based on 898 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

52.8 / yr Review velocity +277%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

35.9 avg Reviews / provider

314.9 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Burnley area

See the figures behind this chart

Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Burnley 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
2011	17	4.9	$520
2012	14	4.7	$775
2013	46	4.9	$400
2014	89	4.9	$192
2015	77	5.0	$647
2016	76	5.0	$361
2017	112	5.0	$290
2018	76	5.0	$600
2019	64	4.9	$375
2020	84	4.9	$300
2021	45	5.0	$525
2022	22	5.0	$1,500
2023	43	5.0	$240
2024	75	5.0	$950
2025	37	4.8	$1,350
2026	20	5.0	$300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Burnley area profile ABS Census 2021

794 Population

30.1% Own with mortgage

19.9% Houses

$2,423 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 Burnley 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

How Much Does An Electrician Cost?

Average cost from $80 to $130 per hour

What's the Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan?

Average cost between $100 and $600

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a Property?

Average cost from $3800 to $7200

Electricians in Burnley — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a electrician in Burnley?

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

What do customers actually say about local electricians?

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

When should I book a electrician for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good electrician in Burnley?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Burnley has 898 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Whitelock Electrical (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 Burnley average is 100%.

How well-rated are electricians in Burnley?

Electricians in Burnley have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 898 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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