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Word of Mouth painters in Balmain receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 182 reviews.
Sydney NSW
"What an absolute legend, Moe and the his team delivered such an amazing job painting my 4 bedrooms house and re..."
Sydney NSW
"Andrew and Tony were a delight to have around the house. They kept everything clean and tidy and their painting..."
Sydney NSW
"Repainted Whole House within the agreed time frame. At the agreed price. No hidden costs. A painter with a real..."
Todays Painting Services Pty Ltd
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ABN: 51 669 057 603
Sydney NSW
Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
"'So far so good. Arthur appears to be a very competent painter who is very aware of the expectations of potential..."
"Thanks for the job, it was finished professionally and perfectly. I really recommand Paint on Bruch to others 10/10."
Sydney NSW
Saturday: 8am-3pm
"Very professional, excellent communication and the job was completed with no problems at all. They arrived on time,..."
Sydney NSW
"Professional, helpful, friendly, reliable - all good"
Sydney NSW
"Painter Sydney will do the best painting job. Our customers are completely satisfied with the quality of our painters..."
"Professional and timely service with quality workmanship. The team are friendly and efficient with a strong work..."
Sydney NSW
"Simply Brilliant team of Painters. Proactive Painting & Decorating transformed my house which added value and class. "
Sydney NSW
"Honestly hands down one of the best tradesman I have dealt with. Turned up the time they said they would, finish the..."
Sydney NSW
"Whist in the middle of some tiring renovations, I hired Simcoat painting to paint the interior of the house. Awesome..."
"Been using Colours works paintings for many years. They are friendly, reliable, punctual and very well qualified..."
Sydney NSW
"A plus painting helped me paint part of the outside of my house and I was very happy with the result."
Sydney NSW
" I had the whole interior of my house painted and couldn't be more happy with the help and the advice I've..."
"Sam and his team went above and beyond to make sure the renovation work was done perfectly. Everything was done to a..."
Sydney NSW
"Exceptional result. Saina was very quick and thorough with the painting. Excellent price from an honest worker."
Sydney NSW
"qulaity painting services and the most helpful tradies that i have ever come across. their manners and professional..."
Sydney NSW
"Best painting business in Sydney, did an amazing job on our commercial office and finished right on time and the best..."
Sydney NSW
"Very professional at an affordable price ! they did a great job and the rate was fantastic highly recommend city..."
North Sydney NSW
"The best price and the best quality that I had experience with. Thank you so much for making everywhere neat and..."
Redfern NSW
"Mladen at Vivid Painting Projects painted the exterior of our house at Maroubra. Mladen's workmanship and attention..."
Sydney NSW
"'Great work completed in a professional manner. On time and left our premises spotless. Good price for quality work...."
Sydney NSW
"after stuffing up myself, i get them to paint the entire interior of my home. I am very pleased with the results and..."
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Market Intelligence
Balmain painters
Data-driven insights based on 209 customer reviews collected between 2012 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
84
/ 100
11
Award Winners
100%
Positive Feedback
Balmain is one of the more affordable areas for painters — 27% below the NSW average. 25 painters service the area with 209 customer reviews.
Best time to book
Our review data points to June as the busiest month for painters in Balmain, with August as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Local context
Balmain household incomes sit above the national median ($3,039/week vs $1,748/week), yet local painters charge 27% less than the NSW average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.
Customer feedback
Balmain's painter ratings have improved from 4.4/5 (2012) to 4.9/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Balmain generates 14.9 new painter reviews per year, running 255% above the NSW average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 209 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2012–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
14.9 / yr
Review velocity +89%
4.9 stars
Avg rating above avg
$3,650
Typical cost -30%
5.0 stars
Service rating
8.4 avg
Reviews / provider
23.9 / 10k
Provider density
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Balmain area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2012–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Balmain area profile ABS Census 2021
10,454
Population
28.1%
Own with mortgage
21.8%
Houses
$3,039
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 Balmain is served for painters, 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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Painters in Balmain — FAQs
When should I book a painter for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Balmain tends to peak in June and is quietest in August. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good painter in Balmain?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balmain has 209 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Roham Painting Services (2022), The Experts Painting And Decorating (2022) and Todays Painting Services Pty Ltd (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are painters in Balmain?
Painters in Balmain have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 209 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the NSW average of 4.81 stars.
How does the Balmain area shape local painter demand?
Balmain household incomes sit above the national median ($3,039/week vs $1,748/week), yet local painters charge 27% less than the NSW average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Balmain has a median age of 42, a median household income of $3,039/week.
