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Best Lakelands painters near you
Word of Mouth painters in Lakelands receive an average rating of 4.2 based off 18 reviews.
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"Jaigh from JNP Painting is amazing!! he went way over the top for us & made sure we were happy from start to finish...."
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"I had a ceiling painted. He was professional, reliable and prompt. His quote was about the same as some and slightly..."
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"Painted our home exterior. Was very pleasant and professional. Also able to help us make a decision on our colour..."
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"'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..."
Belmont NSW
"'I needed my garage door and deck painted. Rhino did the work, looks very good!'"
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"'Coastwide handled the job like true professionals, was happy to use them.'"
Arcadia Vale NSW
"Fantastic range of many great colours and good brands.. Lots of products available to assist you in getting the best..."
"Nifty did a very nice and neat job in my house. recommended to every one thanks Maz"
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Market Intelligence
Painters near Lakelands
Data-driven insights based on 18 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2023, ABS Census data
74
/ 100
89%
Positive Feedback
Lakelands painters average 4.2 stars — 0.6 stars below the NSW average of 4.78, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 18 customer reviews across 23 painters servicing the area.
Local factors
Household incomes in Lakelands ($2,315/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does painter pricing — 40% above the NSW average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.
Ratings & trust
Lakelands's painter ratings have slipped from 4.6/5 (2009) to 4.3/5 (2023) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Lakelands sees 1.8 new painter reviews a year (50% below the NSW average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.
Cost guide
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%
4.2 stars
Avg rating below avg
$7,000
Typical cost +27%
3.67 stars
Service rating
0.8 avg
Reviews / provider
159.2 / 10k
Provider density
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Lakelands area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | $5,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4.0 | $550 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 1 | 5.0 | $7,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3.8 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 3 | 3.7 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2023
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Lakelands area profile ABS Census 2021
1,445
Population
43.5%
Own with mortgage
94.1%
Houses
$2,315
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 18 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 Lakelands 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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What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
Reviews going back to 2007
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Painters in Lakelands — FAQs
How do I pick the right painter in Lakelands?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Lakelands has 18 painter reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does the Lakelands housing mix influence local painters?
Household incomes in Lakelands ($2,315/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does painter pricing — 40% above the NSW average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Lakelands has 94% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,315/week.
