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Rating: 4.9 (934 reviews)

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4.9 based on 934 reviews of 24 businesses

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4.9

220 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Clifton Hill

Saturday: Closed

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

Photos from Women At Work Painters

"Recently I had interior painting done by this company and I was very happy. The painter arrived on time each day..."

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Clifton Hill

Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Photo from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

"They were so amazing and highly reliable! They were also so friendly and helpful! He also went out of his way to help..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Clifton Hill

Saturday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"Scott & his team have done an amazing job restoring our 1920 weatherboard home which was in dire need of repair. We..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Clifton Hill

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"High quality work and very pleasant to deal with. Made great efforts to ensure that I was happy with colour matching. "

5.0

70 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Clifton Hill

Saturday: Closed

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Steve's Painting Services

"Best painters in Melbourne by far, great guys "

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Clifton Hill

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

Photos from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

Photo from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

"great workmanship and eye detail. very friendly experienced and happy to help you pleased with my job"

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Clifton Hill

Saturday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Iain and Susie were superb in their work and final deliverables were spot on as well professionally handled. Very..."

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Clifton Hill

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: Fence painting

Photos from Totally Maintenance & Painting

Photo from Totally Maintenance & Painting

"Amir was a pleasure to deal with. He completed the job in good time and was very competitive price wise."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Clifton Hill

Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Ian provided a prompt and excellent service at reasonable cost. Thanks!"

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Clifton Hill

5.0

63 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

"Overall, I had an exceptional experience with gold painting, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for..."

4.9

63 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 91 609 738 285 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

"Got APMG To paint interior or our house. They were very accommodating with colors and they also helped us with color..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Clifton Hill VIC

"As far as we're concerned this is the best paint shop, both for the trade and DIY'ers. Friendly helpful service. They..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 3.5

Clifton Hill VIC

"I'm painting my house for the first time and doing the work myself. Bristol Clifton Hill staff have been brilliant -..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Alex and his team painted the exterior of our weatherboard house which - after 20 years of neglect - was extremely..."

5.0

21 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 95 644 673 814

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

"Matthew and his team were wonderful. Professionals trustworthy and Punctual . The rate was very reasonable. We are..."

5.0

17 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"Gold brush painting team came and gave me a quick quote nice and simple, explained everything and the quote was also..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Over 20 years experience in Domestic and commercial Painting & Decorating. Exceptional attention to detail and..."

5.0

18 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 85 142 004 967 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"The exteriors of my house was looking quite sad and needed a fresh coat of paint. I found the Staunch Greco team..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Brunswick VIC

"Friendly & Great Customer Service. Fantastic Local Small Business! #1"

3.7

3 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.0

Clifton Hill VIC

"Needed a screw driver to put together a table, came here got one for only $2. Everything else seemed little bit more..."

5.0

14 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"My bathroom was in a bit of a terrible state, from over bleaching and wear and tear. I consulted with Ash and he was..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Impeccable work with superb attention to detail. The years of experience from the 360 trades painting crew shows on..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Very good really loved the painting and the effort put Into my house and very good quality paint "

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Thank you Roy painting you did a great job exactly what I needed. Very competitive quote and the finish was..."

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Market Intelligence

Clifton Hill painters

Data-driven insights based on 934 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

87 / 100

Local Service Score

17 Award Winners

$5,200 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,600–$8,000

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Clifton Hill has an unusually strong field of painters — 17 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (68% award rate), with 934 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Pricing

Customer reviews on Word of Mouth put the median painter job in Clifton Hill at $5,200, with most landing between $3,600 and $8,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Abbotsford ($5,000), Fitzroy North ($5,200), Collingwood ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Customer feedback

Based on post-service customer responses, 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional — a consistent satisfaction pattern across the local provider base. Clifton Hill generates 49.2 new painter reviews per year, running 195% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Best time to book

Our review data points to July as the busiest month for painters in Clifton Hill, with March as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Local context

Clifton Hill household incomes sit above the national median ($2,755/week vs $1,748/week), yet local painters charge 24% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.

Based on 934 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

49.2 / yr Review velocity +547%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

37.4 avg Reviews / provider

37.8 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Clifton Hill area

See the figures behind this chart

Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Clifton Hill area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	3	4.7	no prices reported
2010	3	4.7	$10,250
2011	7	4.7	$9,000
2012	8	5.0	$2,506
2013	44	4.9	$3,200
2014	46	4.7	$6,000
2015	49	4.9	$1,400
2016	42	4.9	$1,200
2017	68	5.0	$2,500
2018	35	4.9	$7,950
2019	33	5.0	$9,000
2020	127	5.0	$3,810
2021	173	5.0	$5,000
2022	110	5.0	$4,750
2023	45	5.0	$2,700
2024	93	5.0	$6,600
2025	24	5.0	$3,800
2026	23	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Clifton Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

6,606 Population

30.3% Own with mortgage

23.8% Houses

$2,755 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 Clifton Hill 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.

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

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What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

Jobs posted in Clifton Hill

1.0

Average quotes per job

16.7 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for painters in Clifton Hill.

Painters in Clifton Hill — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a painter in Clifton Hill?

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

What do customers actually say about local painters?

According to 17 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Clifton Hill again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When should I book a painter for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good painter in Clifton Hill?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Clifton Hill has 934 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Totally Maintenance & Painting (2026) and Paint'N'Pot (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 14 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Clifton Hill average is 100%.

How well-rated are painters in Clifton Hill?

Painters in Clifton Hill have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 934 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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Local context

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Clifton Hill area

Clifton Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

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Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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