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Word of Mouth plumbers in Miners Rest receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 23 reviews.
Alfredton VIC
"Nicholas really knows his job ! really professional. knows the plumbing regs, on time , on price ! great people..."
Alfredton VIC
"I was impressed with how polite and friendly they were. I had my guttering replaced and all of the mess was taken..."
Ballarat VIC
"John and his team recently installed hydronic heating in our house. John was very friendly and helpful. His team..."
Ballarat VIC
"Highly recommend! Both reliable and dependable! I can not fault this company. They were able to provide immediate..."
Ballarat Central VIC
"We highly recommend Phillip, who finished a variety of jobs, both big and small, at our property recently. They were..."
Sebastopol VIC
"Great service, quick, with flexible hours and great reliability. Will definitely use again for any plumbing needs..."
Redan VIC
"In the last year, Daniel and his team installed a new gas stove and hot water system at my house. They worked very..."
Ballarat VIC
"What a great company!!! Not only did they arrive when they said they were going to but they stuck to their quoted..."
Ballarat VIC
"Would definitely use again! Prompt, friendly and got the job done."
Ballarat Central VIC
"I have recently renovated my bathroom and received fanstic service off this company. The staff, especially Roger went..."
Ballarat VIC
"ongoing faulty gas hot water service.After phoning reception in morn, was given a time of service for following..."
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"I requested a quote from SLEEP'S PLUMBING, I'm so glad I did.... A very friendly guy from Sleep's Plumbing came to..."
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"Great service with a quick deliveries. Always willing to go that extra mile for you. Never had any problems and..."
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Miners Rest plumbers
Data-driven insights based on 23 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
80
/ 100
96%
Positive Feedback
Miners Rest plumbers average 4.7 stars — 0.2 stars below the Victorian average of 4.87, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 23 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
Local context
With household income in Miners Rest at $1,983/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 86% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Customer feedback
Miners Rest's plumber ratings have improved from 4.3/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2024), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. With 2.1 new plumber reviews per year here — 83% below the Victorian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 197% since 2011 (from $408 to $1,210 median), averaging 197.0% per year.
Based on 23 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.1 / yr
Review velocity -86%
4.7 stars
Avg rating below avg
$1,210
Typical cost +51%
5.0 stars
Service rating
0.9 avg
Reviews / provider
65.3 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Miners Rest area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Miners Rest area profile ABS Census 2021
3,829
Population
58.6%
Own with mortgage
98.6%
Houses
$1,983
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 23 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Miners Rest 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 Miners Rest — FAQs
What's the best way to compare local plumbers?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Miners Rest has 23 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
Are plumbers in Miners Rest well reviewed?
Plumbers in Miners Rest have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 23 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.87 stars.
Does Miners Rest's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?
With household income in Miners Rest at $1,983/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 86% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Miners Rest has 99% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 33, a median household income of $1,983/week.
