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4.9 based on 1015 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Docklands receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1015 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 Docklands
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 Painters did fabulous work in painting the exterior of my weatherboard cottage, which was in an..."

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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
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"We used Paint'N'Pot for getting a couple of spots plastered in our house, to sand & stain the deck and paint the..."

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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 Docklands
Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

"Mark did a great job. Showed up when he said he would and got the job done as agreed. It was pretty hot working on..."

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

"I would totally recommend Ali and his team. So professional, lovely people, excellent work. Quick workers too!"

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

"Melbourne House Painters are an extremely professional team who work to a very high standard and display a pride in..."

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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 Docklands
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"This is the second time we have used Steve’s Painting Services and as on the previous occasion we have been extremely..."

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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 Docklands
Thursday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"The team at total maintenance are professional, skilled and polite. I cannot recommend them highly enough. My..."

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

"Iain replaced our carport roof . He did a great job with very reasonable price. "

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

"Ian very kindly helped me out at a job that I was working on cutting out a template for a brick pier I was building...."

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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 have done an amazing job. Quoted within 24hrs and completed the job within 3 days. Great job "

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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

"APMG did an insurance job for us and we are very happy with the result and highly recommend them. "

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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

"My wife and I were looking for a painter to paint our apartment and townhouse in Melbourne. My wife came across..."

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360 Painting

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

"Great quality job. Quick and easy quoting with hassle free result. Thanks Tony and team, great finish to the..."

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Top Painting

5.0
6 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Roy's team is professional. The job has been done quickly and with high quality. We will hire him many times in the..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters servicing Docklands

Data-driven insights based on 1,015 customer reviews collected between 2009 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

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 1,015 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 56.4 new painter reviews a year — 240% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 1,015 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

56.4 / yr Review velocity +632%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
40.6 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 1,015 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 1,015 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 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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