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699 reviews
25 businesses
4.9 avg rating

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Word of Mouth massages in Carlton receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 699 reviews.

Top & Bottom - Men's Waxing & Grooming

Reviewed this week
5.0
480 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 19 694 750 071 2026 Award
Spotswood VIC
Sunday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Flexible scheduling, including late evenings Exclusively for men's waxing and grooming
Most reviewed for: Waxing · Customers paid $100–$190
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"It was first time getting waxed for me. I thought its gonna be a torture of 1 hour. Amazingly, Scott was very gentle..."

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Discover Massage Australia

5.0
29 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 52 147 188 350
Massage Association of Australia (MAA) approved Flexible course delivery

"Excellent course. After over 15 years of practising traditional massages this reinforces and added value to my..."

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Little Luxuries

4.9
12 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Special Offer
Fitzroy North VIC
Sunday: 10:00 am- 1:00pm

"Thank you Tara for a such a warm welcome as a first time client, my nails look sensational. I highly recommend..."

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Munku Healing

5.0
11 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: 10am - 7pm

"Treat yourself! I recommend the 90m tranquility experience. Lucie is very skilled and melted my stresses away. Clean..."

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Body and Mindset Wellness

4.9
8 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: Arranged accordin...

"Our fortnightly massages are always looked forward to with great anticipation, as Sarah and her team give us amazing..."

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Market Intelligence

Carlton massages

Data-driven insights based on 697 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

85 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$100 median Typical Cost most jobs $80–$128
100% Positive Feedback

Carlton is one of the more affordable areas for massage therapists — 27% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $100. 25 massage therapists service the area with 697 customer reviews.

Pricing

Most jobs range from $80 to $128. Nearby: Fitzroy ($100), Carlton North ($100), Melbourne ($100).

Best time to book

Our review data points to November as the busiest month for massage therapists in Carlton, with July as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Local context

With a median age of 27, Carlton skews young — reflected in massage demand that centres on sports recovery, deep-tissue work, and stress-related tension. Locals review massage therapists 342% more than the Victorian average.

Customer feedback

Carlton generates 34.9 new massage therapist reviews per year, running 342% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 697 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

34.9 / yr Review velocity +659%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$73 Typical cost -19%
5.0 stars Service rating
27.9 avg Reviews / provider
15.6 / 10k Provider density

Massage reviews & ratings over time — Carlton area

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 massages, 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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Massage therapists in Carlton — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local massage therapist?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, massage therapists in Carlton typically charge between $80 and $128. This is 27% more affordable than the Victorian average.

When are local massage therapists least busy?

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

What's the best way to compare local massage therapists?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton has 697 massage therapist reviews on Word of Mouth. Top & Bottom - Men's Waxing & Grooming (2026), Munku Healing (2021) and Discover Massage Australia (2019) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are massage therapists in Carlton well reviewed?

Massage therapists in Carlton have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 697 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.78 stars.

Does Carlton's local character affect which massage therapists are best suited to the area?

With a median age of 27, Carlton skews young — reflected in massage demand that centres on sports recovery, deep-tissue work, and stress-related tension. Locals review massage therapists 342% more than the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Carlton has apartments make up 81% of housing, a median age of 27, a median household income of $1,292/week.

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