Kotara NSW
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Word of Mouth painters in Kotara receive an average rating of 4.3 based off 16 reviews.
Kahibah NSW
"JNP Painting just finished my unit in Belmont. I was very impressed with Jaigh & his skills, his eye for detail is..."
Merewether NSW
"Painted our home exterior. Was very pleasant and professional. Also able to help us make a decision on our colour..."
Charlestown NSW
Eleebana NSW
"The customer Service I experienced was excellent! Very friendly staff, superb service and they couldn't do enough to..."
Cardiff NSW
North Lambton NSW
"Nifty did a very nice and neat job in my house. recommended to every one thanks Maz"
Merewether NSW
Edgeworth NSW
"I had a ceiling painted. He was professional, reliable and prompt. His quote was about the same as some and slightly..."
Warners Bay NSW
Thursday: 07:00-17:00
Bennetts Green NSW
"'Mark was very quick to answer my enquiry and arrived on time to give me a quote and was happy to work in with me to..."
Tingira Heights NSW
ABN: 67 621 443 838
Mayfield NSW
Thursday: 5AM - 5PM
Belmont NSW
"'I needed my garage door and deck painted. Rhino did the work, looks very good!'"
Newcastle NSW
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Stockton NSW
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Cameron Park NSW
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Market Intelligence
Kotara painter reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 16 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2023, ABS Census data
73
/ 100
88%
Positive Feedback
Kotara painters average 4.3 stars — 0.6 stars below the NSW average of 4.81, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 16 customer reviews across 20 painters servicing the area.
Area profile in brief
Kotara's household income sits at $2,077/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local painter pricing tracks that profile — 40% above the NSW average.
Reviews & ratings
Local painter ratings have trended down from 4.8/5 (2009) to 4.4/5 (2023) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. Review flow for painters in Kotara is lighter than typical — 1.8 new reviews a year, 57% below the NSW average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Going rates
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 27% since 2010 (from $5,500 to $7,000 median), averaging 2.7% per year.
1.8 / yr
Review velocity -77%
4.3 stars
Avg rating below avg
$7,000
Typical cost +35%
3.67 stars
Service rating
0.8 avg
Reviews / provider
50.3 / 10k
Provider density
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Kotara area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2023
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Kotara area profile ABS Census 2021
3,980
Population
41.8%
Own with mortgage
88.1%
Houses
$2,077
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 16 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Kotara 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 Kotara — FAQs
How can I tell if a painter in Kotara is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Kotara has 16 painter reviews on Word of Mouth.
What makes Kotara different when it comes to painter work?
Kotara's household income sits at $2,077/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local painter pricing tracks that profile — 40% above the NSW average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Kotara has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,077/week.
