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Average rating of plumbers near South Melbourne
4.9 based on 402 reviews of 11 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in South Melbourne receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 402 reviews.

Your Choice Plumbers

4.9
167 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer
Servicing South Melbourne
Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

"Based on reviews, I chose Your Choice Plumbers 3 years ago & they've been our absolute 'go to' ever since !!! Armin..."

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Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

Reviewed this month
4.9
160 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer
Servicing South Melbourne
Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"Wanting to install a Reclaim split system water heater, I contacted Reclaim, who referred me to SS&P. They were..."

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NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

5.0
51 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963
Servicing South Melbourne
Monday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

"Thanks for a great job with excellent communication from Ben and the tradesmen were polite, punctual and efficient...."

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Blue Diamond Plumbing

4.6
10 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5
South Melbourne VIC
Monday: 24/7

"Excellent. Called Rod and he came out the next day as promised and on time. Did the job and cleaned up! Friendly,..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers near South Melbourne

Data-driven insights based on 402 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

78 / 100
Local Service Score
3 Award Winners
$1,500 median Typical Cost most jobs $738–$3,725
99% Positive Feedback

South Melbourne is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,500. 24 plumbers service the area with 402 customer reviews.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $738 to $3,725. Nearby: Southbank ($1,170), South Wharf ($773), Albert Park ($1,000).

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, May is the busiest month for plumbers in South Melbourne and January the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Local factors

Household incomes in South Melbourne ($2,101/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 25% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in South Melbourne runs above typical: 22.3 new plumber reviews a year (108% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 402 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

22.3 / yr Review velocity +55%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$1,000 Typical cost +25%
5.0 stars Service rating
16.8 avg Reviews / provider
20.8 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — South Melbourne area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

South Melbourne area profile ABS Census 2021

11,548 Population
23.4% Own with mortgage
4.7% Houses
$2,101 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 South Melbourne 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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Plumbers in South Melbourne — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in South Melbourne?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in South Melbourne typically charge between $738 and $3,725. This is 25% above the Victorian average.

When is the best time to book a plumber in South Melbourne?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in South Melbourne tends to peak in May and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — South Melbourne has 402 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), Your Choice Plumbers (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in South Melbourne typically receive?

Plumbers in South Melbourne have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 402 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about South Melbourne when hiring a plumber?

Household incomes in South Melbourne ($2,101/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 25% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows South Melbourne has apartments make up 59% of housing, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,101/week.

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