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Average rating of painters near Carlton
4.7 based on 36 reviews of 11 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Carlton receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 36 reviews.

ACE Professional Painting

4.9
11 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 4.9 Value 5.0
ABN: 24 834 613 911
Brighton Le Sands NSW
Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"Vince called me initially to organise an inspection. He was very quick to provide me with a quote which was..."

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Painters in Carlton

Data-driven insights based on 64 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2025, ABS Census data

71 / 100
Local Service Score
3 Award Winners
100% Positive Feedback

Carlton residents have 64 reviews to help them choose from 25 painters servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 starsbelow the NSW average of 4.81, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Carlton tends to peak around June and ease off in January — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

About the area

Carlton's median household income is $1,860/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 10% above the NSW average.

Reviews & trust

Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.3/5 (2009) to 4.9/5 (2025) — a clear quality improvement over the 16-year window. With 5.8 new reviews per year — 38% above the NSW average — Carlton has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Typical costs

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 38% since 2010 (from $4,000 to $5,500 median), averaging 3.5% per year.

Based on 64 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.

5.8 / yr Review velocity -27%
4.8 stars Avg rating below avg
$5,500 Typical cost +6%
5.0 stars Service rating
2.6 avg Reviews / provider
23.5 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Carlton area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2025

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Carlton area profile ABS Census 2021

10,631 Population
28.7% Own with mortgage
46.6% Houses
$1,860 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 Carlton 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 Carlton — FAQs

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Carlton?

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

How do I pick the right painter in Carlton?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton has 64 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. ACE Professional Painting (2020) and Yes I Can Project Group (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Carlton painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Carlton have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 64 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.86 stars.

Does the Carlton housing mix influence local painters?

Carlton's median household income is $1,860/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 10% above the NSW average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Carlton has a median age of 38, a median household income of $1,860/week.

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