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Rating: 4.7 (350 reviews)

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4.7 based on 350 reviews of 25 businesses

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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

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Simon arrived on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. He took time at the job completion to run..."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 24 hours

"Great work. Very satisfied. Will recommend to friends and family. Thanks for being very professional."

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"I would highly recommend Gaschill for all of your heating, cooling and hot water system requirements. I have had them..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Thursday: 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

"I have had Tom doing all of my plumbing work since I heard of them 12 months ago and I couldn't recommend him or his..."

4.4

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Brunswick VIC

"Excellent reviews are vital to any successful business - so when I needed help recently, after reading some ..."

4.6

24 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Abbotsford VIC

"I cannot praise the services provided by Inner City Plumbing highly enough. I needed assistance for installation of a..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"Felt very comfortable with this plumber and his service. He arrived at the time he said he would and the price was..."

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

"Great company! True professionals who go above and beyond to ensure their customers are satisfied. Highly recommend..."

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

Thursday: On call 24 hours

"Would highly recommend prime plumbing amazing service super quick and professional"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 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

"Engaged Martyn to diagnose a Bosch Hydronic system that other individuals couldn't fix. He performed a complete..."

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

Thursday: 24Hours Open

"These guys replaced my old hot water unit with a new one the same day I called them. Couldn't be happier with the..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Ronnie is reliable, thorough, professional and honest. I am very happy with his plumbing work and other odd jobs..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Melbourne Express Plumbing is a highly professional and courteous company. We had a burst water pipe which was..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"Cragg Plumbing did a great job on my shower! :) - turned up on time, and proved an excellent service! - would..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"First time we had Cain change our water pipes & were so impressed we asked him a second time to add another toilet to..."

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

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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