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5.0 based on 879 reviews of 12 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Prahran receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 879 reviews.

Approved Electrix

Reviewed recently
4.9
97 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award
Servicing Prahran
Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured
Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

"The Approved Electrix team recently helped me with a switchboard upgrade and were extremely helpful, the guys were..."

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Melville Electrical Services

5.0
289 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award
Servicing Prahran
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

"Doug is utterly trustworthy and knows his stuff. He is super easy to deal with and turns up when he says he will turn..."

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Respect Electric Services

5.0
172 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174
Servicing Prahran
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

"Darren is by far the most friendly, professional, hardworking, and no-nonsense electrician I’ve ever come across...."

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Whitelock Electrical

Reviewed this month
5.0
121 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2025 Award Special Offer
Servicing Prahran
Wednesday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)
Most reviewed for: General electrical
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"Whitelock were very professional and assessed our installations thoroughly before commencing . We were kept fully..."

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Cutting Edge Electrical Pty. Ltd.

5.0
88 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 84 533 670 344 2025 Award
Servicing Prahran
Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22362 Energysafe Victoria - A46351 Operating since 2012

"I engaged George on some domestic lighting and other electrical work 7 years ago. Since then I've used his services..."

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Canny Electrics

5.0
81 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788
Servicing Prahran
Wednesday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

"The team from Canny electrics recently completed several works on my home to an extremely high level of..."

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Electricians in Prahran

Data-driven insights based on 878 customer reviews collected between 2011 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 11 trust signal responses

86 / 100
Local Service Score
7 Award Winners
$1,350 median Typical Cost most jobs $800–$1,600
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

Prahran is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,350. 25 electricians service the area with 878 customer reviews.

About the area

Prahran's younger demographic (median age 34) reviews electricians 237% more than the Victorian average — the ratings here reflect a particularly active, engaged consumer base.

Typical costs

Most jobs range from $800 to $1,600. Nearby: Windsor ($1,350), South Yarra ($1,350), St Kilda East ($1,350).

Reviews & trust

Customer responses collected since 2026 show strong satisfaction: 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. With 54.9 new reviews per year — 237% above the Victorian average — Prahran has more recent electrician feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

When to book

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

Based on 878 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2011–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

54.9 / yr Review velocity +289%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -61%
5.0 stars Service rating
35.1 avg Reviews / provider
20.5 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Prahran area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2011–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Prahran area profile ABS Census 2021

12,203 Population
23.9% Own with mortgage
18.3% Houses
$2,121 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 Prahran is served for electricians, 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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Electricians in Prahran — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Prahran typically charge between $800 and $1,600. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are electricians in Prahran reliable?

According to 11 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Prahran again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When are local electricians least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Prahran tends to peak in July and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local electricians?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Prahran has 878 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Melville Electrical Services (2025) and Whitelock Electrical (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 4 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Prahran average is 100%.

Are electricians in Prahran well reviewed?

Electricians in Prahran have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 878 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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