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Average rating of plumbers near Footscray
4.8 based on 444 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Footscray receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 444 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 Footscray
Saturday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 106448 Available 24/7 for emergency work Senior, pensioner & disability discounts

"Came out twice to do a site inspection pending further work. Made good recommendations, and very honestly - they were..."

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Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

4.9
159 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer
Servicing Footscray
Saturday: By appointment

"Rang Sustainable Solar & Plumbing P/L as our old hot water service was on its last legs and they promptly came out..."

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Market Intelligence

Footscray's plumber directory

Data-driven insights based on 444 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data

80 / 100
Local Service Score
4 Award Winners
$500 median Typical Cost most jobs $350–$585
98% Positive Feedback

Footscray is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 54% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $500. 25 plumbers service the area with 444 customer reviews.

Seasonal demand

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

Price overview

Most jobs range from $350 to $585. Nearby: Seddon ($520), Kingsville ($500), Yarraville ($520).

Suburb context

In a younger-skewing suburb like Footscray (median age 34), plumber reviews accumulate 99% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.

Customer experience

Footscray sees 24.7 new plumber reviews a year — 99% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 444 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

24.7 / yr Review velocity +68%
4.8 stars Avg rating
$300 Typical cost -63%
5.0 stars Service rating
17.8 avg Reviews / provider
14.6 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Footscray area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Footscray area profile ABS Census 2021

17,131 Population
27% Own with mortgage
31.5% Houses
$1,763 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 Footscray 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 Footscray — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local plumber?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Footscray typically charge between $350 and $585. This is 54% more affordable than the Victorian average.

When are local plumbers least busy?

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

What's the best way to compare local plumbers?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Footscray has 444 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), Sven's Plumbing and Gas (2022) and Le Belle Plumbing (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are plumbers in Footscray well reviewed?

Plumbers in Footscray have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 444 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

Does Footscray's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?

In a younger-skewing suburb like Footscray (median age 34), plumber reviews accumulate 99% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Footscray has apartments make up 52% of housing, a median age of 34, a median household income of $1,763/week.

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