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"My project had challenging timelines and Joao and his team was accommodating as best as possible. They were..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Darlinghurst receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 203 reviews.
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"Daryoush painted under the eaves and the very high gables of our house doing a very professional job and we were..."
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"Moe and his team painted my moving in apartment and i am very satisfied. His service was excellent as well:)"
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"Their painting is meticulous and they’re professional in every way. Couldn’t be happier with the painting they did. "
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"They painted my house like a year ago, I thought it was just fine work until after a year when I realize it was a job..."
Todays Painting Services Pty Ltd
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"Highly recommend Arthur from Today’s Painting services.. His attention to detail as well as the very professional..."
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"A good job at a reasonable rate and they were professional and prompt."
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"good to see such a young man with top attitude and skills, he did a complete interior paint job for me which was..."
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"Thoroughly recommend Chris and his team, Chris was able to provide a quote and schedule the exterior painting of our..."
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"We were extremely pleased with the quality of work in the dining and living room, door amd frames so we decided to..."
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"I give Proactive Painting & Decorating 5 stars for quality service and value. The team helped us choose our colours,..."
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"Good price and did a very good job. Were real painters. Easy to talk to about the work. I have now used them twice."
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"Whist in the middle of some tiring renovations, I hired Simcoat painting to paint the interior of the house. Awesome..."
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"Been using Colours works paintings for many years. They are friendly, reliable, punctual and very well qualified..."
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"A plus painting helped me paint part of the outside of my house and I was very happy with the result."
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"Sam at Masterbrush gave great value and did an expert job on painting the whole interior and exterior of our house...."
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"Very good service and communication. Workers polite and cleaning up after the job"
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"Exceptional result. Saina was very quick and thorough with the painting. Excellent price from an honest worker."
"qulaity painting services and the most helpful tradies that i have ever come across. their manners and professional..."
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"Best painting business in Sydney, did an amazing job on our commercial office and finished right on time and the best..."
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"Very professional at an affordable price ! they did a great job and the rate was fantastic highly recommend city..."
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"I have used their services to paint my house in Sydney CBD and my experience was great. They were so prompt,..."
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"after stuffing up myself, i get them to paint the entire interior of my home. I am very pleased with the results and..."
"'Great work completed in a professional manner. On time and left our premises spotless. Good price for quality work...."
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Market Intelligence
Painters in Darlinghurst
Data-driven insights based on 203 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
Darlinghurst is one of the more affordable areas for painters — 27% below the NSW average. 25 painters service the area with 203 customer reviews.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,279/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Darlinghurst charge 27% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Darlinghurst tends to peak around June and ease off in August — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Reviews & trust
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.2/5 (2009) to 4.9/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 17-year window. With 14.5 new reviews per year — 245% above the NSW average — Darlinghurst has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 203 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Darlinghurst area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Darlinghurst area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Darlinghurst 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 Darlinghurst — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Darlinghurst?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Darlinghurst 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 pick the right painter in Darlinghurst?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Darlinghurst has 203 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 do Darlinghurst painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Darlinghurst have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 203 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the NSW average of 4.8 stars.
Does the Darlinghurst housing mix influence local painters?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,279/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Darlinghurst charge 27% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Darlinghurst has apartments make up 79% of housing, a median age of 37, a median household income of $2,279/week.