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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 installed an induction stove for me. Easy to deal with and reliable - would definitely recommend. "

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

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

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

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

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

"Andrew and the Whitelock team were responsive, professional, friendly and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend...."

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

"Huge thanks to Dean from Approved Electrix for an amazing pendant light installation! Professional, efficient,..."

4.8

149 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Melbourne VIC

"Job well. Great work. For an old wall heater"

4.8

87 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Special Offer

West Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 7.30-16.00

"had to get all new lighting and air conditioning had a great time and the value was so great and I was so excited to..."

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

"Highly recommended Signature Electrical. They provide great service, communication and prices!"

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Melbourne VIC

"Professional, reliable, if anything changes they okay it with you before proceeding. A great company to work with...."

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

"Nice to have a company say what they say, United quoted a price over the phone ( very surprised and skeptical ) about..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Recently used the services of Curly J's for some work that I needed locally at home. I felt very comfortable using..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

Wednesday: 7-5

"Dan provides an excellent service. He is always very reliable and easy to deal with. We would happily recommend..."

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

"The electrian from Corospark was really helpful and knowledgeable in fixing the fire damage. Superior service, prompt..."

5.0

15 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: Always Open

"The sparky you want when you need any electrical work done. Very professional and friendly. Adheres to his quotes, no..."

4.9

9 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.7 Value 4.8

Northcote VIC

"Mark came to do a job which I was very happy with however, contacting him again for another job, he said he would..."

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 completed all the electrical works for my bathroom renovation. He was friendly, organised and..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Thank you isa for all your work love it very professional Quick and made sure l was happy "

5.0

11 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 6am-6pm

"I cannot recommend the team at SCC Electrical and Communications highly enough! Our air conditioner broke down when..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Clifton Hill VIC

"Used this electrician often Great Service! This electrician is fully licensed and provides the Energy Safe Victoria..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I got MC to come over to place to run 2 new power lines to power up my BitCoin Machines. The job almost took the..."

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

"Had a burst pipe on a public holiday, joey looked after me with a very reasonable price."

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Market Intelligence

Princes Hill's electrician directory

Data-driven insights based on 1,183 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 16 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 — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,250. 25 electricians service the area with 1,183 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 62.3 new electrician reviews a year — 282% 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 73% 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 1,183 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

62.3 / yr Review velocity +342%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$300 Typical cost -61%

5.0 stars Service rating

47.3 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	16	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 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are local electricians worth recommending?

According to 16 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 1,183 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 1,183 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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