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Average rating of painters near Darlinghurst
4.9 based on 203 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Darlinghurst receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 203 reviews.

Joao Viana & Sons Painting

4.9
28 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 92 464 264 121
Servicing Darlinghurst
Thursday: 7am - 7pm
Licence No. 265322C Free one-hour colour consultation* Fully insured and licensed

"My project had challenging timelines and Joao and his team was accommodating as best as possible. They were..."

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Todays Painting Services Pty Ltd

Reviewed this month
4.8
10 reviews
Quality 4.7 Service 4.8 Value 4.8
ABN: 51 669 057 603
Sydney NSW
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. 453974c
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

"Highly recommend Arthur from Today’s Painting services.. His attention to detail as well as the very professional..."

Paint On Brush

4.7
7 reviews
Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

"good to see such a young man with top attitude and skills, he did a complete interior paint job for me which was..."

Master Brush

5.0
2 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Sydney NSW

"Sam at Masterbrush gave great value and did an expert job on painting the whole interior and exterior of our house...."

saina painting

5.0
1 review
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Sydney NSW

"Exceptional result. Saina was very quick and thorough with the painting. Excellent price from an honest worker."

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Painters in Darlinghurst

Data-driven insights based on 203 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

83 / 100
Local Service Score
10 Award Winners
100% Positive Feedback

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.

14.5 / yr Review velocity +88%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,650 Typical cost -30%
5.0 stars Service rating
8.1 avg Reviews / provider
23.6 / 10k Provider density

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

10,615 Population
19.3% Own with mortgage
0.9% Houses
$2,279 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 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.

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