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Best Scarborough painters near you
Word of Mouth painters in Scarborough receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 35 reviews.
Engadine NSW
"I needed a painter for a small job and Grant was very good. I contacted him by email and he phoned me immediately and..."
Wollongong NSW
"Highly recommend Ash Miller painting pty ltd. The team painted inside and out and completed the task in a timely..."
Wollongong NSW
"I had most of the house painted. Professional work, great attitude, very clean. what more can i say ... these guys..."
Heathcote NSW
"This painting business is owned by a young man who is trying to build his business. I hired him to paint a bathroom..."
Wollongong NSW
"Over the years I have been repairing & renovating an older home, these guys have been extra-helpful with "how-to"..."
ABN:
12 648 679 912
Wollongong NSW
Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
"Roy and team were excellent! I needed a painter ASAP and he found time to do the job when others were unavailable. He..."
Wollongong NSW
"This is a great little painting business by Robert Kinlyside. Great mobile service.... he will paint your house or..."
Corrimal NSW
"my kitchen ceiling had water damage. drop sheets were placed over the floor and cupboards. the work was quickly and..."
Airds NSW
"Honest and reliable, job completed and all clean."
Wollongong NSW
"these guys always do a good job,they are very clean ,honest & professional,they are very good at matching old paint..."
Wollongong NSW
"these guys have a good team & will always do a good job,they are very honest & have no fear of leaving them alone,not..."
Wollongong NSW
Engadine NSW
Mount Kembla NSW
Wollongong NSW
West Wollongong NSW
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Keiraville NSW
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wollongong NSW
Market Intelligence
Scarborough painters
Data-driven insights based on 35 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2024, ABS Census data
66
/ 100
1
Award Winners
94%
Positive Feedback
Scarborough painters average 4.6 stars — 0.2 stars below the NSW average of 4.78, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 35 customer reviews across 19 painters servicing the area.
Local context
With household income in Scarborough at $2,571/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local painters price at 82% above the NSW average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Customer feedback
With 2.5 new painter reviews per year here — 31% below the NSW average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Based on 35 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.5 / yr
Review velocity -67%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$9,100
Typical cost +65%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.8 avg
Reviews / provider
584.6 / 10k
Provider density
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Scarborough area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 10 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 1.5 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2024
Scarborough area profile ABS Census 2021
325
Population
43.8%
Own with mortgage
100%
Houses
$2,571
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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough — FAQs
How do I find a good painter in Scarborough?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Scarborough has 35 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Potters Premium Painting (2017) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are painters in Scarborough?
Painters in Scarborough have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 35 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.78 stars.
How does the Scarborough area shape local painter demand?
With household income in Scarborough at $2,571/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local painters price at 82% above the NSW average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Scarborough has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,571/week.
