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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 5.0 (143 reviews)

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Average rating of electricians near Newtown

5.0 based on 143 reviews of 14 businesses

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5.0

105 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 40 469 591 478 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Newtown

Thursday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 22574

"Electrician arrived on time and was very knowledgeable. He fixed any urgent issues and gave me options for improving..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Newtown VIC

"We did a renovation in Highton and need a heap of new downlights fitted and a whole system put in place for our..."

5.0

17 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Geelong VIC

Thursday: 8am-4pm

"Quick response, excellent service, neat and tidy. Couldn't recommend them more. Brilliant receptionist helped me to..."

4.3

3 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Newtown VIC

"Have had them a few times, most recently to fix our (electrical) smoke alarm. They came quickly and when they said..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Highton VIC

"On time professional reasonable."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Belmont VIC

"New Tastic heater put in ensuite, new power point put in for security system. Showed up on time, did the work I..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"I have found the team to be very friendly, efficient and do a great job. Jay is a very friendly person and does an..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"Prompt reliable and reasonably priced. Will definitely call Michael again."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Highton VIC

"Good electrician and not too expensive"

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Highton VIC

"I highly recommend Alan Popping Electrical. Alan and his team are honestly fantastic. Very professional and pleasant..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 3.0

Geelong VIC

"I had a ceiling fan put in the bathroom and a general electrical check done in the kitchen. (One of the down lights..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Geelong West VIC

"Great. Really good at communicating and letting us know what was going on. They turned up when they said they would..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Geelong VIC

"'I was very happy with Jerome's work. He worked tidy, was very reliable, and gave me the best price.'"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 3.0 Value 4.0

Herne Hill VIC

"Good work done at a reasonable price. It did take a bit longer than expected but we were happy with the result."

Newtown VIC

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Market Intelligence

Electricians near Newtown

Data-driven insights based on 143 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data

74 / 100

Local Service Score

2 Award Winners

100% Positive Feedback

Newtown is one of the pricier areas for electricians — 43% above the Victorian average. 25 electricians service the area with 143 customer reviews.

Local factors

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, February is the busiest month for electricians in Newtown and March the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Ratings & trust

Newtown sees 8.9 new electrician reviews a year (45% below the Victorian average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Cost guide

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 340% since 2010 (from $250 to $1,100 median), averaging 24.3% per year.

Based on 143 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.

8.9 / yr Review velocity -37%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$1,100 Typical cost +43%

5.0 stars Service rating

5.7 avg Reviews / provider

23.9 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Newtown area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Newtown area profile ABS Census 2021

10,445 Population

31.6% Own with mortgage

77% Houses

$2,092 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 Newtown 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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How Much Does An Electrician Cost?

Average cost from $80 to $130 per hour

What's the Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan?

Average cost between $100 and $600

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a Property?

Average cost from $3800 to $7200

Electricians in Newtown — FAQs

When are local electricians least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Newtown tends to peak in February and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local electricians?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Newtown has 143 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Super Home Services (2024) and J C Williams Electrical (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are electricians in Newtown well reviewed?

Electricians in Newtown have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 143 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

Does Newtown's local character affect which electricians are best suited to the area?

Household incomes in Newtown ($2,092/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does electrician pricing — 43% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Newtown has 77% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,092/week.

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