Melville Electrical Services
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Word of Mouth electricians in Hillside receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 564 reviews.
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"I've had a fantastic experience working with Doug from Melville Electrical. He's helped us with both big and small..."
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"Simon was very kind and accommodating to our needs. The gentleman and lady who came to do the job showed up bright..."
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"Saula arrived promptly and was very knowledgeable and helpful. Job completed most satisfactorily Thank you very much "
"This guy is a good man he is polite and considerate. We are nudist family and respected our beliefs."
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"I called Jonstone Electrics on Saturday morning due to some power issues in our home which was quite concerning as it..."
"In desperation to find a good reliable electrician we are now very pleased to have come across Evolution Electrical..."
"Excellent service with reliability. Christian is highly skillful electrician and makes complex connections looks so..."
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"I required installation of 3 split systems a/c units in 3 bedrooms upstairs in a double story house. I had house..."
"Thanks It's nice to see a tradie turn up on time and leave the job site clean. Took great care with my poished..."
"'Fixed up with minimum of fuss - happy with outcome'"
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 564 customer reviews collected between 2011 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
Hillside is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $800. 22 electricians service the area with 564 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $300 to $1,500. Nearby: Calder Park ($800), Sydenham ($800), Taylors Hill ($800).
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,190/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), electricians in Hillside charge 73% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows electrician demand in Hillside tends to peak around February and ease off in October — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
With 35.3 new reviews per year — 117% above the Victorian average — Hillside has more recent electrician feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 564 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2011–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2011–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 Hillside 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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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Hillside typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Hillside tends to peak in February and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hillside has 564 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Melville Electrical Services (2025), Canny Electrics (2022) and Respect Electric Services (2021) 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.
Electricians in Hillside have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 564 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,190/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), electricians in Hillside charge 73% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hillside has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,190/week.