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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (231 reviews)

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4.9 based on 231 reviews of 25 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

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 22574

"I found the service provided by Daniel was exceptional. He phoned to advise his ETA and even offered to bring me a..."

4.7

46 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

2024 Award

Geelong VIC

Wednesday: 12:00 am to 12:00 am

"Our technician did a fantastic job. He diagnosed the problem and had a solution and it was very reasonably priced. We..."

5.0

25 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

2024 Award

Geelong West VIC

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

"As a landlord I’ve just had these fellas do an initial job at my rental property. Lachlan’s communication to both..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Newtown VIC

"Thank you Anthony for prompt response and attention to detail"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Newtown VIC

Wednesday: 24 Hours

"Awesome customer service. The team here are wonderful. Always willing to help and give us a hand. Have used them..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Newtown VIC

"These guys installed a new hot water service for us very quickly and also offered us some great, friendly advice re..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"Simple toilet cistern repair where a small part had broken but required replacement of the whole flush mechanism. He..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong West VIC

"Theo has been a plumber for many years and it shows with his lifetime of knowledge and pride in workmanship. I can..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Belmont VIC

"We were in urgent need of a plumber to fix a leak that was just getting worse. One call to Kane and within 30 mins..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"Congratulations Barwon Solar team, well done once again. Merv and I could not be happier with our installation. We..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"Very prompt and reliable service. Dale also explained the job in detail & followed through. He also went the extra..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"Had a gas heater installed, was really impressed with the service, Travis provided us with heaps of info on the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Highton VIC

"Thank you rhys, for taking the time to help me out, fantastic service and workmanship, you'll be my plumber from now..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"I used Geelong 24 Hour Plumbing last weekend. Our hot water system stopped working and we needed an emergency..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Geelong West VIC

"Trying to get a plumber out on short notice can be quite difficult. I did not have this experience with this company...."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Grovedale VIC

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

"I was highly impressed with Dave, he came when he said he would, did what he said he would at an excellent price. We..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Newtown VIC

"This business has performed numerous jobs for us from changing tap washers to installing a complete draining system. ..."

4.7

7 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.9 Value 4.6

North Geelong VIC

From customer reviews

"Installation of gas log fire - during build of new house. Installed firebox when needed by builder, who then encased..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

South Geelong VIC

"Leaking toilet fixed on same day as I called them with minimal fuss - felt that they treated me with respect &..."

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..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Grovedale VIC

"Quick service even at short notice, fixed as good as new. Very polite young man that explained everything to me so..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bell Park VIC

"I contacted this company when my hot water service blew up. Adrian was very friendly and professional and arranged..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Grovedale VIC

"Excellent prompt service. Kept in contact so we knew exactly what was going on. Mark gave exceptional service at all..."

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Geelong VIC

"'Splash Plumbing fixed a leak in the u-bend beneath my sink. Did everything perfectly with no problems whatsoever.'"

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Geelong VIC

"'Shaun McFarlane completed my job and am very happy with result, time taken etc'"

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers in Newtown

Data-driven insights based on 231 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

75 / 100

Local Service Score

3 Award Winners

98% Positive Feedback

Newtown is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 54% above the Victorian average. 25 plumbers service the area with 231 customer reviews.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Newtown tends to peak around February and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

About the area

Newtown's median household income is $2,092/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 54% above the Victorian average.

Typical costs

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 400% since 2009 (from $200 to $1,000 median), averaging 26.7% per year.

Reviews & trust

Newtown plumbers have been reviewed on Word of Mouth since 2009, averaging 12.8 new reviews per year — 231 customer reviews in total.

Based on 231 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

12.8 / yr Review velocity -13%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,000 Typical cost +25%

5.0 stars Service rating

9.2 avg Reviews / provider

23.9 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Newtown area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

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 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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How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

Plumbers in Newtown — FAQs

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Newtown?

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

How can I tell if a plumber in Newtown is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Newtown has 231 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Super Home Services (2024), Mr Emergency (2024) and Bay Plumbing & Drainage (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Newtown?

Plumbers in Newtown have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 231 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Newtown different when it comes to plumber work?

Newtown's median household income is $2,092/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 54% above the Victorian average. 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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Plumbers in Newtown

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Reviews & trust

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Newtown area

Newtown area profile ABS Census 2021

Why our plumbers are different

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