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Word of Mouth painters in Balwyn receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 800 reviews.
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"They were so amazing and highly reliable! They were also so friendly and helpful! He also went out of his way to help..."
Women At Work Painters
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"Overall very happy with completion of the painting job, Kiki did a fantastic work & hopefully will use her again in..."
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"Steve is a pleasure to work with. Punctual, clean, tidy and thorough. I lived in my house while he was painting and..."
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"Thank you to Iain for being professional, helpful and understanding. I would highly recommend this company, they are..."
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"Our job had some complexity. Amir coordinated workers in painting, plaster, carpentry and building. He was able to..."
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"Highly recommend Max and his team. They are professional, go above and beyond and get the job done right the first..."
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"Ian provided a prompt and excellent service at reasonable cost. Thanks!"
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"Sher Interiors were quick to call as soon as I posted my job online and equally as fast at getting the job done. They..."
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"I contacted South East Painters for internal painting of our main living areas after reading similar good reviews..."
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"Ali Jee Painting was very professional and did a quality job inside and outside on my house. He made some very good..."
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"Kevin and Jim did a fantastic job repainting my new home just after I'd bought it. The finish is amazing and..."
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"Superb service and quality. Anthony is an exceptionally good painter, lovely to deal with and respectful. Balwyn..."
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"We had our timber Victorian house externally painted. There was a lot of preparation involved before the actual..."
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"Frank did an absolutely amazing job on my apartment, I highly recommend him!!! I was a bit cautious to hire someone..."
"Friendly and very helpful. I called up with what i wanted and they had it ready for me to pick up only minutes later..."
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"Jan and his team over the space of four years have painted the interior of our home. A totally professional team, not..."
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"We recently employed Faraday & Kent to paint our house before we put it on the market. They did an amazing job and..."
"Great service ! My wall looks amazing! Everything went smoothly, Aidan was on time, polite & very professional...."
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"I have worked with Antonio on many different jobs and he always wanted a perfect job. He really cares not just how..."
"Outstanding service. Staff there were glad to help and had expert advise. Will go back for sure."
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"'Simon at Alliance Master Painters was fantastic. He responded to my job very quickly and turned up on a weekend to..."
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""I was really happy with the work. He was extremely prompt. He priced well for the job. I would definitely recommend..."
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Painters in Balwyn
Data-driven insights based on 799 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses
Balwyn has an unusually strong field of painters — 12 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (48% award rate), with 799 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Balwyn tends to peak around July and ease off in November — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, painters servicing Balwyn typically charge a median of $5,000, with most jobs ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Canterbury ($5,000), Deepdene ($5,000), Balwyn North ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,975/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Balwyn charge 24% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
With 42.1 new reviews per year — 154% above the Victorian average — Balwyn has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 799 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Balwyn area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Balwyn 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 Balwyn 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 Balwyn — FAQs
What should I expect to pay for a painter in Balwyn?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Balwyn typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.
When should I book a painter for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Balwyn tends to peak in July and is quietest in November. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good painter in Balwyn?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balwyn has 799 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Paint'N'Pot (2025) and Master Choice Painters & Decorators (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 9 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are painters in Balwyn?
Painters in Balwyn have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 799 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.
How does the Balwyn area shape local painter demand?
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,975/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Balwyn charge 24% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Balwyn has a median age of 43, a median household income of $1,975/week.