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Rating: 4.9 (1068 reviews)

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4.9 based on 1068 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Carlton

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

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"I've had a fantastic experience working with Doug from Melville Electrical. He's helped us with both big and small..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Carlton

Sunday: On call 24 hours

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

Photos from Canny Electrics

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

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Carlton

Sunday: By Appointment

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

Photos from Respect Electric Services

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

5.0

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Carlton

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

Most reviewed for: General electrical

From customer reviews

"Very thorough and informative. Went above and beyond."

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Carlton

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

Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

Photos from Approved Electrix

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

4.8

149 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Melbourne VIC

"The actual plumbers were fantastic. The admin side need to keep the customer informed as to what is happening . Took..."

5.0

43 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 26 733 887 368 2025 Award

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: On call 24 hours

"Kevin was professional, knowledgeable, no nonsense got the job done. Went over & above what was..."

4.3

22 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: 10.00am - 12.00pm

"Was very very impressed with service.They were clear and up front with pricing from out set.Steve was professional,..."

5.0

15 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: Always Open

"I've got Yuan to trouble-shoot nuisance tripping in my house. He arrived on time and very methodical with his..."

5.0

11 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: available

"Wanted some colour changing led downlight in our eves, Sean quoted the job and completed it himself a few days later...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

"We have used these guys a number of times and always found them to be on time and trustworthy. When you find a good..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: On call 24 hours

"Burst hot water unit, prime plumbing got here in 15mins and saved my apartment from getting flooded."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I required an electrician same day due to several power point issues with my rental property and the tenant not..."

4.8

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"Liam came to our house on a very short notice and completed what we wanted to our satisfaction. I will happily..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: CLOSED

"changed the old light fittings to new led ones = heaps brighter & nearly halved my electricity bill. also changed the..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"The McCartney Electrical Solutions team recently worked on our property for a pool and electric gate installation,..."

4.2

5 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.2 Value 4.2

Melbourne VIC

"Thanx to the boys at FBI Jon u have done a great job and would recommend u 2 everyone."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"I am a Builder and I use Kyle from Ellis Group Electrical for all of my electrical work. The two biggest issues I..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Dear Justin, Just a quick letter to thank you for the work you have completed in our apartment over the past 14..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: 24/7

"Mr Electric came and changed the down lights in my kitchen area to LED very happy with Electrician's work and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"John from JELEC helped us out in a kind of emergency situation after we were tricked by another electrician (we were..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Had amko electrical perform work for me on a job with very short notice, they were very responsive prompt and did a..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Ivan turned up on time and did the job at the quoted price. He cleaned up after he finished and was very polite. We..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Melbourne VIC

"James Thomas recently installed an external powerpoint for us for our new hot water system. He was very prompt, and..."

4.0

5 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

North Melbourne VIC

Sunday: Closed

"'Right Connection left me completely satisfied. A quick little job that such capable tradesmen did not get wrong in..."

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Market Intelligence

Electricians servicing Carlton

Data-driven insights based on 1,068 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 19 trust signal responses

90 / 100

Local Service Score

13 Award Winners

$1,400 median Typical Cost most jobs $700–$1,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Carlton is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,400. 25 electricians service the area with 1,068 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $700 to $1,600. Nearby: Fitzroy ($1,400), Carlton North ($1,400), Melbourne ($1,400).

About this suburb

Carlton's young profile (median age 27) shows in review activity: locals leave 267% more electrician reviews than the Victorian average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences.

What locals say

Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review activity here is higher than typical: Carlton averages 56.2 new electrician reviews a year — 267% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Demand patterns

Demand for electricians in Carlton peaks around April and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

Based on 1,068 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

56.2 / yr Review velocity +301%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

42.7 avg Reviews / provider

15.6 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Carlton area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Carlton area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	5.0	$180
2009	2	5.0	no prices reported
2010	3	5.0	no prices reported
2011	18	4.7	$610
2012	10	4.8	$775
2013	39	4.9	$400
2014	95	4.9	$245
2015	57	5.0	$600
2016	77	4.9	$375
2017	114	4.9	$360
2018	127	5.0	$631
2019	95	5.0	$375
2020	131	4.9	$450
2021	64	4.9	$800
2022	48	4.9	$1,500
2023	45	4.9	$320
2024	77	5.0	$950
2025	45	4.8	$1,350
2026	20	5.0	$300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Carlton area profile ABS Census 2021

16,055 Population

10% Own with mortgage

1.3% Houses

$1,292 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 Carlton 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.

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Jobs posted

1.38

Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for electricians in Carlton.

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 Carlton — FAQs

How much does a electrician cost in Carlton?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Carlton typically charge between $700 and $1,600. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Can I trust a electrician found on Word of Mouth in Carlton?

According to 19 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Carlton again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

What time of year does electrician demand peak in Carlton?

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

How can I tell if a electrician in Carlton is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton has 1,068 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 10 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 Carlton average is 100%.

What is the average electrician rating in Carlton?

Electricians in Carlton have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,068 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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Carlton area profile ABS Census 2021

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