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Rating: 4.7 (349 reviews)

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4.7 based on 349 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

160 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Parkville

Saturday: By appointment

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Simon came out at the last minute and changed my broken hot water system. They are well priced and did a wonderful..."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 24 hours

"I had an emergency issue with my shower drain! Metropolitan plumber came to my home, was professional, efficient and..."

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"Very happy with the efficient service by the friendly staff"

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Saturday: Always Open

"Punctual, polite, and very professional. We will be using this plumbing service again. Thank you."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

North Melbourne VIC

"My hot water tank was not heating. I didn't know whether the problem was electrical or a plumbing problem. Turned out..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton North VIC

"Tom came highly recommended by family in Princes Hill who had him do their new roof. From the first phone call, I was..."

4.4

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Brunswick VIC

"Thank you!Thank you!Thank you! Prompt and efficient after hours call out, service and professionalism! We cannot..."

4.6

24 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Abbotsford VIC

"Inner City Plumbing provided an excellent plumbing service for our blocked drain on Saturday. Office gave me a..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I found the TRK Group very easy and professional to work with. When they said they would arrive, they did! Very..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"Friendly, professional staff. Provided great advice and fixed the problems on site with minimal fuss. highly..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Respected and professional tradesman . Quality assurance "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"This business is very reliable, considerate and extremely professional. It also helps that his rates are better than..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 54 606 612 248

Brunswick VIC

"Highly recommended! We had Expert Plumbing out to our house, as we had no hot water. They were polite and..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: On call 24 hours

"Burst hot water unit, prime plumbing got here in 15mins and saved my apartment from getting flooded."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

"Fantastic service, I like their service because they have completed my work on time and behaved as a professional and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

West Melbourne VIC

"Helped me out immensely during the recent storm we had - thanks heaps guys - much appreciated. Glad I found you."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Fitzroy VIC

"'Had full hydronic heating system fitted."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I recently called R&M Zarb Plumbing as the main entry water pipe was leaking underneath the entry concrete stair. The..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Had a problem with a gas cooktop that nobody else wanted to know about so I rang my Melbourne Plumber and they were..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 64 734 001 161

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 24Hours Open

"These guys know their stuff and the service and prices are really reasonable. Definitely will recommend to friends..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I can not speak highly enough about this plumber. He did an excellent job and more than quoted for, for the best..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Courteous, efficient and honest service. Thanks for a job well done. Very friendly service. Pleasure doing business..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"I used Cragg Plumbing for a broken showerhead & hot water issues (they was recommended to me via a work colleague)..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"I needed some major work done on a storm water drain on my property thanks to invasive tree roots. Cain Smyth was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Aberfeldy VIC

"I had a small job, broken kitchen tap. 1 phone call and a time was organized for the plumber to come. I had a follow..."

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Market Intelligence

Parkville plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 498 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

81 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$1,170 median Typical Cost most jobs $553–$2,000

96% Positive Feedback

Parkville is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,170. 25 plumbers service the area with 498 customer reviews.

Going rates

Most jobs range from $553 to $2,000. Nearby: Princes Hill ($1,170), Travancore ($948), Carlton North ($1,340).

Area profile in brief

At median age 26, Parkville's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local plumber reviews run 174% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Parkville suggest plumber demand runs hottest in May and coolest in August — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Reviews & ratings

At 29.3 plumber reviews a year — 174% above the Victorian average — Parkville collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 498 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

29.3 / yr Review velocity +103%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$1,600 Typical cost +100%

5.0 stars Service rating

19.9 avg Reviews / provider

35.3 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Parkville area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Parkville area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2010	1	5.0	no prices reported
2011	16	4.9	$340
2012	10	5.0	$223
2013	11	4.6	$485
2014	47	4.7	$1,320
2015	21	4.8	$400
2016	13	4.7	no prices reported
2017	7	5.0	$500
2018	61	4.9	$315
2019	25	4.7	$600
2020	61	5.0	$1,050
2021	90	4.9	$400
2022	22	5.0	$350
2023	52	4.5	$1,118
2024	50	4.7	$2,000
2025	8	4.0	$1,600
2026	3	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Parkville area profile ABS Census 2021

7,074 Population

14.3% Own with mortgage

2.2% Houses

$1,885 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 Parkville 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

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 Parkville — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Parkville?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Parkville typically charge between $553 and $2,000. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Parkville?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Parkville has 498 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Parkville?

Plumbers in Parkville have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 498 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Parkville different when it comes to plumber work?

At median age 26, Parkville's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local plumber reviews run 174% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Parkville has apartments make up 62% of housing, a median age of 26, a median household income of $1,885/week.

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Area profile in brief

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Parkville area

Parkville area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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