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4.7 based on 350 reviews of 25 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Parkville receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 350 reviews.

Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

Reviewed this month
4.9
161 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
Most reviewed for: General plumbing
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"Rang Sustainable Solar & Plumbing P/L as our old hot water service was on its last legs and they promptly came out..."

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Gaschill

4.8
19 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8
Melbourne VIC

"We had our hot water system leaking. Called Gaschill, Luke came out super quick and we had our new hot water..."

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Inner City Plumbing

4.6
24 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5
Abbotsford VIC

"Absolutely brilliant service. After my initial phone call (at just before 1p.m.) I was told a plumber would arrive..."

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Rightnow Services

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

"Best plumbers going around Melbourne"

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My Melbourne Plumber

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Had these guys out for an emergency. They were prompt, professional, affordable and did great work. Definitely get in..."

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Market Intelligence

Parkville plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 350 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

78 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$1,800 median Typical Cost most jobs $1,085–$2,750
95% Positive Feedback

Parkville is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,800. 25 plumbers service the area with 350 customer reviews.

Going rates

Most jobs range from $1,085 to $2,750. Nearby: Princes Hill ($1,800), Travancore ($1,470), Carlton North ($1,550).

Area profile in brief

At median age 26, Parkville's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local plumber reviews run 94% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current.

Timing & availability

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

Reviews & ratings

At 20.6 plumber reviews a year — 94% above the Victorian average — Parkville collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 350 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

20.6 / yr Review velocity +43%
4.7 stars Avg rating below avg
$1,600 Typical cost +100%
5.0 stars Service rating
14.0 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 17 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 25 4.8 $728
2019 20 4.6 $600
2020 46 4.9 $1,050
2021 13 4.7 $1,325
2022 13 5.0 no prices reported
2023 48 4.5 $895
2024 49 4.7 $2,500
2025 6 3.7 $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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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 $1,085 and $2,750. 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 January. 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 350 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 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 350 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.

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 94% 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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