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Rating: 4.9 (1187 reviews)

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4.9 based on 1187 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"Doug and Thomas at Melville Electrical did a fantastic job with a small electrical task. Professional, prompt, and..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Princes Hill

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

Photos from Canny Electrics

"Saulo and team are extremely professional, punctual and clean. Every job they have done for me has been discussed and..."

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Princes Hill

Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Nothing was a problem for Darren when he recently came to sort some electrical issues and new lighting updates..."

5.0

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Princes Hill

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

From customer reviews

"Fan/light removal, pendant light and down light installation with assoc switching and meter box work. Nathaniel was..."

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured

Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

Photos from Approved Electrix

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

4.8

149 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Melbourne VIC

"Ray from Priority One was excellent explaining everything first and all the other plumbers that helped with the job..."

4.8

87 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Special Offer

West Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 7.30-16.00

"Victor replaced our old range hood and installed ducting where previously there was none in addition to installing a..."

5.0

43 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 26 733 887 368 2025 Award

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

"Kevin did a great job, and he was punctual, friendly and professional. His quote was also half that of another..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Melbourne VIC

"'Unlike others, Sam broke his quote down showing anticipated hours required and a fair price per hour for labour...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick East VIC

"I was surprised to see no reviews left for a wonderful professional who is very good at his trade and also courteous,..."

4.3

22 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 9.00am - 6.00pm

"Was very impressed with service . Rang before coming ,a quote given before went ahead with job. Was fixed in no time..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Over the Christmas holidays i had an issue with faulty lights in my apartment.After trying to call a number of..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

Wednesday: 7-5

"Dan was very reliable, great communication, nothing was a problem, even after we changed our minds a few times. He..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"I had Tom do a few jobs for me like installing an oven, outdoor lights, downlights, power points, etc. He is very..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

"We have used these guys a number of times and always found them to be on time and trustworthy. When you find a good..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"We had a hallway light that stopped working. Waleed inspected and quickly diagonised the problem and installed a new..."

4.7

6 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 5.0 Value 4.3

North Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 7.30am - 4pm

"I have been living without sensor lights for many years . As I leave for work very early each morning I felt it was..."

5.0

15 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: Always Open

"A friend recommended Yuan as I needed help in some rewiring. He was not only on time to the appointment but he is..."

4.9

9 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.7 Value 4.8

Northcote VIC

"Mark Lehman is awesome! Three reasons: 1. He showed up in under 20 mins 2. he quoted 50% less than the electrician..."

4.9

22 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Moonee Ponds VIC

Wednesday: 7:00am-4:00pm

"Anthony and his team installed down lights in my living room and hallway and light fittings around the house. He was..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"The team at Ocd Electrical are the only electricians I will reply on with all my electrical needs. Very professional,..."

5.0

11 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 6am-6pm

"I highly recommend SCC Electrical and Communications. I had them do a bit of work for me and they were incredibly..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Clifton Hill VIC

"Extremely pleased I highly recommend this electrician. After going without hot water for days and being referred..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Emcy and the guys from MCE have done a really neat and professional job at my place recently and the pricing was very..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

"Reliable and on time, definitely recommend!"

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Market Intelligence

Princes Hill's electrician directory

Data-driven insights based on 1,187 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 19 trust signal responses

91 / 100

Local Service Score

15 Award Winners

$1,250 median Typical Cost most jobs $725–$1,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Princes Hill is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,250. 25 electricians service the area with 1,187 customer reviews.

Customer experience

When customers responded after their service, 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Princes Hill sees 62.5 new electrician reviews a year — 308% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Price overview

Most jobs range from $725 to $1,600. Nearby: Carlton North ($1,400), Brunswick East ($1,100), Brunswick ($1,100).

Suburb context

In Princes Hill, the income profile ($2,218/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but electricians here actually charge 75% below the Victorian average.

Seasonal demand

Electricians in Princes Hill tend to be busiest in April and quietest in December according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Based on 1,187 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

62.5 / yr Review velocity +346%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

47.5 avg Reviews / provider

124.7 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Princes Hill area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Princes Hill area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	4.0	no prices reported
2009	2	5.0	$300
2010	20	4.8	$335
2011	44	4.9	$688
2012	35	4.8	$650
2013	57	4.9	$400
2014	118	4.9	$285
2015	58	5.0	$650
2016	73	4.9	$398
2017	123	4.9	$360
2018	125	5.0	$600
2019	96	5.0	$375
2020	127	4.9	$450
2021	69	4.9	$650
2022	53	4.9	$1,450
2023	44	4.9	$320
2024	77	5.0	$950
2025	45	4.8	$1,350
2026	20	5.0	$300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Princes Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

2,005 Population

17.1% Own with mortgage

14.3% Houses

$2,218 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 Princes Hill 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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Reviews going back to 2007

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How Much Does An Electrician Cost?

Average cost from $80 to $130 per hour

What's the Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan?

Average cost between $100 and $600

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a Property?

Average cost from $3800 to $7200

Electricians in Princes Hill — FAQs

How much do electricians charge in Princes Hill?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Princes Hill typically charge between $725 and $1,600. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are local electricians worth recommending?

According to 19 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Princes Hill again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

Is there a quieter time of year for electricians in Princes Hill?

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

How do I pick the right electrician in Princes Hill?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Princes Hill has 1,187 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Whitelock Electrical (2026), Approved Electrix (2026) and Melville Electrical Services (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 12 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 Princes Hill average is 100%.

How do Princes Hill electricians compare to the state average?

Electricians in Princes Hill have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,187 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Princes Hill area

Princes Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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