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Word of Mouth painters in Runaway Bay receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 40 reviews.
Labrador QLD
"We just used Jason and his team again after many years. Fantastic to see he is keeping up his father Doug's..."
"Joe and Melan did a lovely paint job on my gutters and eaves. The work was done carefully and well, and they..."
Coombabah QLD
"'Jason was absolutely sensational. They did a wonderful job, on time on budget - can tick every box with them.'"
Biggera Waters QLD
"'I strongly recommend Shane Anniss painting, his prowess and efficiency preceded him. Could not have been happier..."
Biggera Waters QLD
"'Very prompt in contacting us, the work was done very professionally. The painting is excellent, no mess to clean up..."
Helensvale QLD
"Bryce really did a good job in cleaning, sealing and painting our roof getting ready for the storm season. They offer..."
ABN:
85 286 308 342
2024 Award
Southport QLD
Sunday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
"I cannot recommend Mclean Plastering & Painting highly enough! Chris brought an exceptional level of professionalism,..."
Hope Island QLD
"Thanks Aldo for your amazing painting on our unit. High quality workmanship with an eye for detail, reliable,..."
Labrador QLD
"'Trevor did a very good job painting our garage door. I am happy to recommend them.'"
Southport QLD
"Had Jason from fine fx painters paint our baby nursery and a few feature walls through our home was extremely helpful..."
Hope Island QLD
Sunday: By appointment
"Dan provided high quality paint and painting finish for our entire house. We had dark feature walls adjoining light..."
Southport QLD
"Very professional fast and reliable."
Southport QLD
"EST painted my house inside and out (rendered brick exterior). They worked from 6am until 5pm everyday and the whole..."
Southport QLD
"my husband and i went here to get some auto paint and these guys were really helpful and knew exactly what we wanted..."
Helensvale QLD
"'Damian was very professional and exactly what we needed for the job. He offered a fair price for his work and we..."
Southport QLD
Hope Island QLD
Sunday: Closed
Parkwood QLD
Southport QLD
ABN:
68 652 827 757
Southport QLD
Molendinar QLD
Sunday: Closed
Ashmore QLD
"Fantastic Service, they have had good reputation for a long time here on the Gold Coast, and now I know why! Thank..."
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Market Intelligence
Painters near Runaway Bay
Data-driven insights based on 40 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2024, ABS Census data
67
/ 100
2
Award Winners
93%
Positive Feedback
Runaway Bay painters average 4.5 stars — 0.3 stars below the Queensland average of 4.74, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 40 customer reviews across 23 painters servicing the area.
Ratings & trust
Runaway Bay sees 3.6 new painter reviews a year (41% below the Queensland 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 25% since 2013 (from $2,000 to $2,500 median), averaging 2.3% per year.
Based on 40 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
3.6 / yr
Review velocity -53%
4.5 stars
Avg rating below avg
$2,500
Typical cost -55%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.7 avg
Reviews / provider
24.7 / 10k
Provider density
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Runaway Bay area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 3 | 4.3 | $2,000 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3.6 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 2 | 5.0 | $5,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 9 | 4.6 | $1,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 4 | 4.8 | $750 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 7 | 5.0 | $2,500 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Runaway Bay area profile ABS Census 2021
9,308
Population
27.7%
Own with mortgage
45.3%
Houses
$1,382
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 Runaway Bay 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
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Reviews going back to 2007
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Painters in Runaway Bay — FAQs
How do I find a good painter in Runaway Bay?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Runaway Bay has 40 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Mclean Plastering & Painting (2024) and Joe and Nick Painting (2020) have 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 Runaway Bay?
Painters in Runaway Bay have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 40 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Queensland average of 4.74 stars.
