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4.9 based on 1187 reviews of 25 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Princes Hill receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1187 reviews.

Melville Electrical Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
291 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award
Servicing Princes Hill
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician
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"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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Canny Electrics

5.0
81 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788
Servicing Princes Hill
Monday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians
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"Very professional. Great outcome for repaired lighting. Highly recommend canny electrics."

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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 Princes Hill
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician
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"Darren is professional, takes pride in his work and just an overall great bloke. I could not recommend him more highly. "

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Whitelock Electrical

Reviewed this month
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
Monday: 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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"I have needed to update lighting in my unit for years, I’m so happy with Whitelock electrical. Job well done, peace..."

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Approved Electrix

Reviewed recently
4.9
98 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award
Servicing Princes Hill
Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured
Most reviewed for: Downlight installation
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"Dean and the team were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Jasmine in the office was super friendly when..."

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United Electrical

4.3
22 reviews
Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3
Melbourne VIC
Monday: 9.00am - 6.00pm

"Right from the start when booking my repairs for my oven, everything was very professional and knowledgable. I was..."

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Orbital Electrical

5.0
2 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Brunswick VIC
Monday: 7-5

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

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Jenson Electrical

5.0
15 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Melbourne VIC
Monday: Always Open

"The way we have family doctors - Yuan is our family electrician, very genuine and very professional; excellent at his..."

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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
Monday: On call 24 hours

"Joey came on New Year's Eve to come fix a leaking tap. He was friendly, timely, cleaned up after himself and also..."

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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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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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