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Average rating of plumbers near Essendon
4.9 based on 216 reviews of 23 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Essendon receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 216 reviews.

Sven's Plumbing and Gas

5.0
150 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 37 609 669 150
Servicing Essendon
Friday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 106448 Available 24/7 for emergency work Senior, pensioner & disability discounts

"Sven’s team laid everything out for us up- front, gave good advice consistent with what a previous plumber had..."

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Market Intelligence

Essendon's plumber directory

Data-driven insights based on 216 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data

74 / 100
Local Service Score
2 Award Winners
99% Positive Feedback

Essendon is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 54% below the Victorian average. 25 plumbers service the area with 216 customer reviews.

Seasonal demand

Plumbers in Essendon tend to be busiest in January and quietest in August according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Suburb context

In Essendon, the income profile ($2,132/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 54% below the Victorian average.

Customer experience

Over the 2008–2026 window, plumbers in Essendon have moved from 4.7/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. At 12.7 new plumber reviews a year — 14% under the Victorian average — Essendon's ratings reflect a smaller, more slowly updating sample.

Based on 216 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

12.7 / yr Review velocity -14%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$300 Typical cost -63%
5.0 stars Service rating
8.6 avg Reviews / provider
11.8 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Essendon area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Essendon area profile ABS Census 2021

21,240 Population
29.7% Own with mortgage
47.2% Houses
$2,132 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 Essendon 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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Plumbers in Essendon — FAQs

When is the best time to book a plumber in Essendon?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon has 216 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sven's Plumbing and Gas (2022) and Biztec Plumbing & Gas (2018) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in Essendon typically receive?

Plumbers in Essendon have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 216 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about Essendon when hiring a plumber?

In Essendon, the income profile ($2,132/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 54% below the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon has a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,132/week.

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