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Rating: 4.9 (984 reviews)

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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 Templestowe

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"Reliable, timely, affordable, helpful and friendly. I have no hesitation in recommending Doug and his team. "

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Templestowe

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Darren is one of the most hardworking, honest, reliable tradesperson we have come across. His attention to detail..."

5.0

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Templestowe

Friday: 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

"Whitelock were very professional and assessed our installations thoroughly before commencing . We were kept fully..."

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Templestowe

Friday: 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

"Clint and his apprentice were professional and very efficient. The company was easy to deal with and I would highly..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Templestowe

Friday: On call 24 hours

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

Photos from Canny Electrics

"Excellent electricians, punctual and professional. Highly recommend "

4.8

144 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.9 Value 4.7

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Bulleen VIC

Friday: 24/7

"John is fast thinking, hard working and delightful company. He worked quickly and efficiently to discover the cause..."

4.2

9 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.2 Value 4.2

Templestowe VIC

"Brendan was fantastic his diverse skills and experience really showed and I could not be happier with the job that..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Templestowe VIC

"This is the second time we have engaged Melbourne Test & Tag's services to complete a safety check and Test & Tag our..."

5.0

30 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 77 230 598 665

Doncaster VIC

Friday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-24218

"Bill from VC Electrical was very professional from start to finish, and super easy to communicate with! He came..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Templestowe VIC

"I cannot fault Cabled whatsoever. They've been out twice now for different jobs and every time they've been on time,..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Donvale VIC

"These guys are fantastic. They were here right on time and went straight to work. They were able to identify the..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Lower Plenty VIC

Friday: 7-5

"Martin replaced sensor light in carport and installed new sensors for existing spotlights. He was punctual,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster East VIC

"Craig and co. are good at what they do - and that's what you want when you need a sparky! Good, efficient and honest..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster East VIC

"Michael was such a professional. Great communication, prompt responses, and delivered exactly what we asked. We are..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Eltham VIC

Friday: 7am-5pm

"I have engaged Craig twice, and on both occasions he did an excellent job! He was on time, he was careful not to..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 16 742 512 927

Doncaster VIC

"Great communication accompanied with excellent service. Quick to respond with experienced trades people to your door..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

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Eltham VIC

Friday: 7am-5pm

"During a recent rennovation I had some significant electrical work done by Fire and Wire, and they were simply..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster VIC

Friday: 12:00am-12:00am

"Best value for money, they cleaned up and gave great service. I will be calling them again, and have recommended "

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Montmorency VIC

"Would highly recommend, Christian did the electrical installation for two R/C split system air conditioners. Gave..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 5.0

Templestowe Lower VIC

"We had aproblem with an external light which had broken away at the seam between the globe and the base. Mr Cole came..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Doncaster East VIC

"Pat has done different jobs for us over the last 4 years. The biggest job was teh upgrading of our meter box by..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Doncaster VIC

"'Will's a nice guy and he has done a really good job changing the cabling between distribution box into the house.'"

Templestowe Lower VIC

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Market Intelligence

Electricians near Templestowe

Data-driven insights based on 1,019 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses

87 / 100

Local Service Score

9 Award Winners

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

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Templestowe 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 1,019 customer reviews.

Local factors

Household incomes in Templestowe ($2,163/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet electrician pricing sits 75% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $725 to $1,600. Nearby: Doncaster East ($1,250), Lower Plenty ($1,250), Eltham ($800).

Ratings & trust

Customer follow-up responses paint a clear satisfaction picture: 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review flow in Templestowe runs above typical: 51.0 new electrician reviews a year (233% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, April is the busiest month for electricians in Templestowe and December the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Based on 1,019 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

51.0 / yr Review velocity +264%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

40.8 avg Reviews / provider

14.7 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Templestowe area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Templestowe area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	5.0	no prices reported
2008	1	4.0	no prices reported
2009	1	4.0	no prices reported
2010	8	5.0	no prices reported
2011	39	4.8	$1,100
2012	32	4.8	$835
2013	56	4.9	$400
2014	125	4.8	$280
2015	77	4.9	$693
2016	80	5.0	$440
2017	113	5.0	$279
2018	83	5.0	$575
2019	74	4.9	$375
2020	94	5.0	$450
2021	45	5.0	$525
2022	24	5.0	$1,500
2023	33	5.0	$470
2024	76	5.0	$950
2025	36	4.9	$1,100
2026	21	5.0	$300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Templestowe area profile ABS Census 2021

16,966 Population

35.3% Own with mortgage

77.6% Houses

$2,163 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 Templestowe 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted in Templestowe

2.0

Average quotes per job

48.39 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for electricians in Templestowe.

Templestowe, VIC

Automatic garage opening switch on wall no longer working

Templestowe, VIC Email verified

Overhead light to be wired in. Art lights to be installed. Pond pump to be wired in.

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 Templestowe — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

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

Are electricians in Templestowe reliable?

According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Templestowe 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 Templestowe tends to peak in April and is quietest in December. 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 — Templestowe has 1,019 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 5 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 Templestowe average is 100%.

Are electricians in Templestowe well reviewed?

Electricians in Templestowe have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,019 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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