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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (230 reviews)

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4.9 based on 230 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

Thursday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 22574

"Daniel is a very polite young man who worked hard to get our job done. Very happy with the service all round. Thank..."

4.7

46 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

2024 Award

Geelong VIC

Thursday: 12:00 am to 12:00 am

"Pleasant person, worked efficiently and solved problems without hesitation. Would recommend."

5.0

25 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

2024 Award

Geelong West VIC

Thursday: On call 24 hours

"I highly recommend Lachlan. He has done a few jobs recently for myself in St Albans Park and my elderly mother in..."

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

Thursday: 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 are fast, efficient, friendly and great value - would not use anyone else"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Geelong VIC

"Thanks to Josh & his apprentice, they serviced & cleaned my nieghbours & my gas heater, great job, great price, great..."

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

"Great Service, Great Product, Great price, great installation. Merry Xmas and many thanks Stephen. From Lynne and..."

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

Thursday: Open 24 hours

"Friendly, reliable, prompt service. Dave went out of his way to save us money after we bought a faulty product. Work..."

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

6 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.8 Value 4.5

North Geelong VIC

"Modica installed our gas fire place this year & were excellent to deal with. Cleaned up after themselves , arrived on..."

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

"Great service. Made a phone call at 7.30am to this business to arrange a replacement HWS after ours blew up. By the..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Grovedale VIC

"Exemplary service and courtesy. Would highly recommend Josh and his colleague. And they cleaned up afterwards. Gold..."

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Geelong VIC

"'Splash Plumbing & Gas Fitting were so prompt and gave a comprehensive service for us. He came early and sorted out..."

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 230 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2025, ABS Census data

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 230 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

With 13.5 new reviews per year — 9% above the Victorian average — Newtown has more recent plumber feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Based on 230 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.

13.5 / yr Review velocity -8%

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 2009–2025

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 230 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 230 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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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Newtown area

Newtown area profile ABS Census 2021

Why our plumbers are different

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