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Arborists across Melbourne
Arborists based in each region of Melbourne.
Where the arborists are
469arborists
- Outer East Melbourne106
- South East Melbourne75
- Frankston & Mornington Peninsula60
- North East Melbourne46
- Inner South Melbourne44
+ 4 more regions in Melbourne
Regions and areasArborists in Outer East Melbourne
106 based here · Region
Arborists in South East Melbourne
75 based here · Region
Arborists in Frankston & Mornington Peninsula
60 based here · Region
Arborists in North East Melbourne
46 based here · Region
Arborists in Inner South Melbourne
44 based here · Region
Arborists in Western Melbourne
39 based here · Region
Top-rated arborists in Melbourne
The best-rated arborists based in Melbourne.
Arborists do not need a licence in VIC. Victoria has no licence for tree work. Planting trees, shrubs or lawns needs no registered builder.
VIC rules for arboristsSources: bpc.vic.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
How to choose a good arborist in Melbourne
Melbourne has plenty of well-reviewed arborists to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most arborists here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical arborist has 14 reviews. Of the 370 rated arborists based in Melbourne, 134 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.76
- typical reviews
- 14
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
63% of arborists here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 14 or fewer reviews
How do areas in Melbourne compare?
| Area | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner South Melbourne33 rated arborists22 typical reviews | 4.93 | 33 | 22 |
| Frankston & Mornington Peninsula54 rated arborists14 typical reviews | 4.91 | 54 | 14 |
| Outer East Melbourne84 rated arborists13 typical reviews | 4.78 | 84 | 13 |
| All Melbourne370 rated arborists14 typical reviews | 4.76 | 370 | 14 |
| North West Melbourne27 rated arborists12 typical reviews | 4.76 | 27 | 12 |
| South East Melbourne60 rated arborists10 typical reviews | 4.69 | 60 | 10 |
| North East Melbourne40 rated arborists16 typical reviews | 4.66 | 40 | 16 |
| Inner East Melbourne26 rated arborists6 typical reviews | 4.66 | 26 | 6 |
| Western Melbourne29 rated arborists24 typical reviews | 4.60 | 29 | 24 |
Regions and areas in Melbourne
Every region in Melbourne with its areas. Numbers are arborists based there.
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