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4.9 based on 1013 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Carlton North receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1013 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this month
4.9
218 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"Women at Work supported work for me commercially in a charity 5 years ago and did an outstanding job. That..."

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Master Choice Painters & Decorators

5.0
202 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

"It’s a shame I have to change the plan due to unforeseen change of circumstances, mark has been extremely..."

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Paint'N'Pot

5.0
30 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"Max was referred to me by my neighbour. I have used Max and his team twice , once for the bedrooms after termite..."

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Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

4.9
19 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"A very thorough job and well below other quotes for the same job. A great deal of prep done before the final coat. ..."

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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed this month
5.0
69 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"I called Steve's Painting Services for a quote after a disastrous experience with another painter. I was so stressed..."

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Melbourne House Painters

4.9
69 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"Highly recommend Scott. Las and team. I am really happy with the painting job just completed. Outstanding!. Las and..."

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Hero Handyman Services

5.0
8 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"We're so happy we chose Iain to help us with our balcony balustrade. He is helpful, professional, has great skills..."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed this month
4.9
47 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"Amir and his team were amazing and always on time and finished the work on schedule. Communication throughout the..."

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Hero Handyman Services

5.0
23 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award
Servicing Carlton North
Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"Brilliant operator ... best handyman I've ever used "

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JD Painting Services

4.9
103 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8
ABN: 22 804 500 979
Ascot Vale VIC
Thursday: 7am - 8pm

"John and his team did a great job. Quoted it and job done within 7 days. Great result Thankyou"

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APMG Painting Services PTY.LTD

4.9
63 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
ABN: 91 609 738 285 2024 Award
Melbourne VIC
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"I used APMG Painting for our end of lease as we damaged few walls and doors. Farbod came in for a quote, after he..."

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Staunch Greco Industries

5.0
18 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 85 142 004 967 2023 Award
Melbourne VIC
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"I contacted Sam from Staunch Greco Industries to paint 4 bedrooms in my family home. I couldn’t have been happier...."

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360 Painting

5.0
10 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Special Offer
Melbourne VIC

"Great work and outstanding eye to detail! The 360 Painting Squad came out and repainted the interior of my home as I..."

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A Painter's Art

5.0
8 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Awesome service and very professional painter. I’m sure this business will satisfy every need."

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Market Intelligence

Carlton North's painter directory

Data-driven insights based on 1,013 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

86 / 100
Local Service Score
19 Award Winners
$5,200 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,600–$8,000
100% Positive Feedback

Carlton North has an unusually strong field of painters — 19 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (76% award rate), with 1,013 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Price overview

Pricing data from customer reviews suggests painters in Carlton North charge a median of $5,200, with the typical range at $3,600–$8,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Princes Hill ($5,200), Carlton ($5,200), Fitzroy North ($5,200). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Suburb context

In a younger-skewing suburb like Carlton North (median age 33), painter reviews accumulate 221% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.

Seasonal demand

Painters in Carlton North tend to be busiest in July and quietest in March according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Customer experience

Carlton North sees 53.3 new painter reviews a year — 221% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 1,013 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

53.3 / yr Review velocity +592%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
40.5 avg Reviews / provider
40.5 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Carlton North area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Carlton North area profile ABS Census 2021

6,177 Population
19.2% Own with mortgage
6.1% Houses
$2,400 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 Carlton North 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 Carlton North — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local painter?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Carlton North typically charge between $3,600 and $8,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

When are local painters least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Carlton North tends to peak in July and is quietest in March. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local painters?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton North has 1,013 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 16 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are painters in Carlton North well reviewed?

Painters in Carlton North have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,013 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does Carlton North's local character affect which painters are best suited to the area?

In a younger-skewing suburb like Carlton North (median age 33), painter reviews accumulate 221% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Carlton North has a median age of 33, a median household income of $2,400/week.

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