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"Fantastic service. Sven came at the time he said he would. Clearly explained what the problem was and discussed..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Hillside receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 184 reviews.
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"Andrew came whithin 1 hour of our call regarding a blocked drain. Can't ask for better service (called around..."
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"Thank you for the excellent work done. You were well priced and professional. Thanks guys, very happy and will use..."
"I have found Expertise to be reliable and come around to fix our urgent leak within a few hours. We have had Ben back..."
"Great plumber, he came on time polite and was really well prepared! Done the job right and price was not bad !"
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"Great service , looked after me from minute 1 , great customer service , fixed my drainage , and am very happy with..."
"Great work! Tony & Mark worked hard and achieved the garden my wife & I were after. The advice on products has kept..."
"Vanna, Thank you for doing our bathroom renovation, you did an amazing job and efficient. He is highly recommended..."
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"Lee puts attention to every detail, nice work. Does it by the book, if you don't want dodgy "just whack it in" Lee is..."
"'Nick did the job well and I am very happy with what he has done. Hersh'"
"'I find Zak prompt, his expertise is second to none and all round his services are excellent. No problem recommending..."
"Reliable, friendly, efficient plumber. Who does what he says, always keeps you in the loop and is very competitively..."
"'Was very professional, would highly recommend to family and friends'"
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"I have used Burnside Plumbing Service twice so far and both experiences have been positive. The first time was a..."
Market Intelligence
Plumbers servicing Hillside
Data-driven insights based on 184 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data
Hillside is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 46% below the Victorian average. 20 plumbers service the area with 184 customer reviews.
About this suburb
With household income at $2,190/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Hillside to run premium — but it actually lands 46% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
Demand patterns
Demand for plumbers in Hillside peaks around January and drops to its quietest in August based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
What it costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 25% since 2013 (from $280 to $350 median), averaging 2.8% per year.
What locals say
Review volume in Hillside runs lower than typical: 11.5 new plumber reviews per year, 7% under the Victorian average. The ratings here are based on a narrower sample and may respond more slowly to recent customer experience.
Based on 184 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Hillside area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Hillside area profile ABS Census 2021
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 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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Recent plumber reviews in Hillside
Honest and refreshing cannot speak highly enough of Cody who came to give me a second quote from a previous well name drainage company who was a very shady plumper said the drain was broken ,Cody f...
I have a house in South-East Melbourne & searched for a drainage plumbing company to do 2 work packages. 1) install Agi pipes in my backyard, & 2) excavate concrete driveway to replace stormwate...
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Plumbers in Hillside — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Hillside?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Hillside tends to peak in January and is quietest in August. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right plumber in Hillside?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hillside has 184 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sven's Plumbing and Gas (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Hillside plumbers compare to the state average?
Plumbers in Hillside have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 184 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does the Hillside housing mix influence local plumbers?
With household income at $2,190/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Hillside to run premium — but it actually lands 46% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here. 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.