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4.9 based on 1018 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Docklands receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1018 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this week
4.9
219 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Docklands
Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"Job was booked an completed very efficiently with no bother at all. Kiki arrived EXACTLY on time, she was very..."

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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 Docklands
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"Max was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Max repaired some serious cracks in 1 of the lathe and plaster..."

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Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Reviewed this month
5.0
203 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer
Servicing Docklands
Wednesday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting

"Mark and his team were wonderful! They did a phenomenal job and now my house looks brand new. Highly recommend them..."

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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 Docklands
Wednesday: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"Very professional, great work done would definitely recommend. "

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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 Docklands
Wednesday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"Very professional team of painters who have done an amazing job at our home in Kew. Thanks Scott for overseeing the..."

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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Docklands
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"I would recommend Steve to anyone who asks. He was direct, honest and at all times communicative and helpful. His..."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed recently
4.9
47 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award
Servicing Docklands
Wednesday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"Amir replaced and painted our window frames and did numerous maintenance jobs to a very high standard. He is very..."

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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 Docklands
Wednesday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"Hero Handyman repaired our sinking garage ceiling with the utmost professionalism .The quality of the repair is..."

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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 Docklands
Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"I have used Iain several times. He is very thoughtful and has attention to detail. Importantly, he is easy to get..."

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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
Wednesday: 7am - 8pm

"John is a complete professional and we were very happy with every aspect of his work. We were so impressed by the..."

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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
Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"Sam has done various work for me over time, both with my rental properties and my newly renovated properties. Sam..."

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360 Painting

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

"Used this team to gloss my decking, absolutely amazing results!! All I can say is wow!"

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A Painter's Art

5.0
8 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"This business is extremely professional. Elias did an amazing job with my home. Would recommend to everyone and will..."

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ASAPainters

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Super friendly and excellent service. I would highly suggest asapainters to anyone who is after quality service. Very..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters servicing Docklands

Data-driven insights based on 1,017 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 9 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

Docklands 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 1,017 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

What it costs

Reviewed painter jobs in Docklands have a median price of $5,200 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $3,600 and $8,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: South Wharf ($5,200), West Melbourne ($5,200), North Melbourne ($5,200). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

About this suburb

Docklands's young profile (median age 32) shows in review activity: locals leave 240% more painter reviews than the Victorian average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences.

Demand patterns

Demand for painters in Docklands peaks around July and drops to its quietest in March based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Docklands averages 56.5 new painter reviews a year — 240% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 1,017 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

56.5 / yr Review velocity +615%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
40.7 avg Reviews / provider
16.1 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Docklands area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Docklands area profile ABS Census 2021

15,495 Population
18% Own with mortgage
0.5% Houses
$1,957 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 Docklands 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 Docklands — FAQs

How much do painters charge in Docklands?

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

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Docklands?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Docklands 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 pick the right painter in Docklands?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Docklands has 1,017 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.

How do Docklands painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Docklands have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,017 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

Does the Docklands housing mix influence local painters?

Docklands's young profile (median age 32) shows in review activity: locals leave 240% more painter reviews than the Victorian average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Docklands has apartments make up 98% of housing, a median age of 32, a median household income of $1,957/week.

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