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Rating: 4.8 (691 reviews)

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4.8 based on 691 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

160 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Clifton Hill

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Darren came punctually and fix multiple plumbing problems for me. He is friendly, well priced, and most importantly..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Clifton Hill

Sunday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"Really happy we had NewGen Solar design & install our solar panels in Black Rock. Especially considering where power..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Clifton Hill

Sunday: Closed

Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"Fantastic trust worthy plumbers. Family run business who has great values and customer service which is hard to find..."

4.8

121 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

Camberwell VIC

"Called on Sunday (among 2 plumbers called) - they called me back first, provided an appointment the next day. ..."

5.0

150 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 37 609 669 150

Hawthorn VIC

Sunday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 106448

"Fantastic plumbers, such great service. Would highly recommend!"

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Sunday: 24 hours

"Excellent service and highly professional in all aspects of the job. Very thankful for the attention to detail, even..."

4.6

24 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Abbotsford VIC

"Noticed a blocked toilet late yesterday evening called Inner City Plumbing and they organised a plumber within the..."

4.4

5 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Fairfield VIC

"I have both my heater and my cooler serviced and checked by Darebin Gas every few years. My heater is over 20 yrs old..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"Absolutely fantastic service!! The plumber called to let me know he was on the way, arrived up on time and was..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Service is reasonably priced. Staff are friendly, helpful and punctual. Excellent service!"

4.9

10 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Richmond VIC

Sunday: Closed

"My Family and friends have used Andy as their preferred plumber for over 10 years. He is a friendly honest and..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Fitzroy VIC

"'Great job done and good price for full heating system. Highly efficient and friendly service.'"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"Very impressed and reasonably priced. Delta’s plumber arrived on time the same day to fix our hot water service...."

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"We found Luke really helpful in helping us work out what cooling options best suited our needs. He was very..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Sunday: Always Open

"Punctual, polite, and very professional. We will be using this plumbing service again. Thank you."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton North VIC

"I have had Tom doing all of my plumbing work since I heard of them 12 months ago and I couldn't recommend him or his..."

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

"Honest and very friendly service cheap too"

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Thornbury VIC

"After being let down by numerous plumbers I was referred to Greensteam by a friend who owns a physio business who had..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"Friendly, professional staff. Provided great advice and fixed the problems on site with minimal fuss. highly..."

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burnley VIC

"They're on the best plumbing and gas service in melbourne. I'm using their services twice for my blocked drain and..."

4.4

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Brunswick VIC

"Great service and friendly team. AKA Plus Plumbing and Electrical were on time and on budget. I would definitely use..."

3.4

8 reviews

Quality 3.4 Service 3.5 Value 3.3

Fitzroy VIC

"Butler Plumbing was quick and efficient when we needed a plumber for our blocked toilet. We called them late on a..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Thornbury VIC

"Tristan did a fine and professional job installing new taps for my washer, clean out the gutters and fix a couple of..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Thornbury VIC

"I have used Aaron twice to fix burst water pipes in my house. These jobs required lots of crawling under the house..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

North Melbourne VIC

"My hot water tank was not heating. I didn't know whether the problem was electrical or a plumbing problem. Turned out..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Clifton Hill

Data-driven insights based on 691 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

82 / 100

Local Service Score

8 Award Winners

$1,550 median Typical Cost most jobs $834–$3,000

96% Positive Feedback

Clifton Hill is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,550. 25 plumbers service the area with 691 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $834 to $3,000. Nearby: Abbotsford ($1,420), Fitzroy North ($1,340), Collingwood ($1,750).

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Clifton Hill peaks around May and drops to its quietest in August based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

About this suburb

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Clifton Hill averages 38.4 new plumber reviews a year — 259% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 691 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

38.4 / yr Review velocity +167%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$1,600 Typical cost +100%

5.0 stars Service rating

27.6 avg Reviews / provider

37.8 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Clifton Hill area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Clifton Hill area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	2	5.0	$1,500
2010	7	4.6	$180
2011	22	4.9	$340
2012	15	5.0	$223
2013	20	4.7	$485
2014	42	4.7	$1,320
2015	128	4.9	$550
2016	37	4.7	$275
2017	27	4.4	$800
2018	74	4.9	$328
2019	27	4.7	$600
2020	67	5.0	$1,050
2021	90	4.9	$400
2022	24	5.0	$400
2023	55	4.6	$1,118
2024	46	4.7	$2,000
2025	5	3.4	$1,600
2026	3	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Clifton Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

6,606 Population

30.3% Own with mortgage

23.8% Houses

$2,755 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 Clifton Hill is served for plumbers, 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

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

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 a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

Plumbers in Clifton Hill — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Clifton Hill?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Clifton Hill typically charge between $834 and $3,000. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Clifton Hill?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Clifton Hill tends to peak in May and is quietest in August. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How can I tell if a plumber in Clifton Hill is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Clifton Hill has 691 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Clifton Hill?

Plumbers in Clifton Hill have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 691 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Clifton Hill different when it comes to plumber work?

Incomes in Clifton Hill run above the national median ($2,755/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 60% above the Victorian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Clifton Hill has a median age of 37, a median household income of $2,755/week.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Clifton Hill area

Clifton Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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