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"We were extremely happy JD Painting & Signage. They were competent and did an excellent job of painting. They were..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Summertown receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 185 reviews.
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"These guys are real professionals. They are reliable and very hard working as well as being so pleasant and easy to..."
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"For a small local shop they still have almost everything you need for your painting needs, including anti graffiti..."
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"100% satisfaction. Heighly recommeted "
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"interior exterior house paint done professionally with pride in their work. Crew very approachable and accommodating..."
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"Con is such a great person, he did a marvelous job on our home. The quality is amazing and would love to..."
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"High quality work and for a good price, punctual, friendly and very accommodating"
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"I would use this service again"
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"Thanks to Adam and his wonderful, quick and professional services our kids have the best looking room that you..."
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"Kitchen, laundry and bathroom painted. Very pleasant tradesmen to deal with. great communication and fantastic..."
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"We were needing to selct colors for our home and when I sa how many shades of whites there were I became extremely..."
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"The guys at Maylands are always friendly and really helpful when choosing paints and equipment. The quality of Solver..."
"'The guys from Adelaide Coatings took their time but the quality that was delivered was really great. It was all done..."
"'I can't recommend Joe highly enough! I was so happy with the work he did the first time I've used him again since on..."
"They now work for me on a weekly basis!"
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"Hi, I'm Amelia Wilson. For a long time, I was planning to paint my entire house including the interiors and soon..."
"'They did a good job, no problems at all!'"
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"Provides colour consulting free of charge. Advice provided was invaluable and actually saved me a lot of money by..."
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Market Intelligence
Summertown painter reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 185 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Summertown is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 185 customer reviews.
Area profile in brief
Summertown's household income sits at $2,258/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local painter pricing tracks that profile — 125% above the South Australian average.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Summertown suggest painter demand runs hottest in May and coolest in June — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.5/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2025) — a clear quality improvement over the 17-year window. At 11.6 painter reviews a year — 32% above the South Australian average — Summertown collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Going rates
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 1700% since 2010 (from $500 to $9,000 median), averaging 121.4% per year.
Based on 185 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Summertown area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Summertown area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Summertown 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 Summertown — FAQs
What time of year does painter demand peak in Summertown?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Summertown tends to peak in May and is quietest in June. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a painter in Summertown is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Summertown has 185 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. JD Painting & Signage (2023), Top Notch Aus Pty Ltd (2020) and All Suburbs Painters (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average painter rating in Summertown?
Painters in Summertown have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 185 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
What makes Summertown different when it comes to painter work?
Summertown's household income sits at $2,258/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local painter pricing tracks that profile — 125% above the South Australian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Summertown has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,258/week.