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4.9 based on 798 reviews of 16 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Essendon West receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 798 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed recently
4.9
218 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Essendon West
Monday: 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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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 Essendon West
Monday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting

"I highly recommend their services & they were very reasonably priced for the work done! They went above and beyond..."

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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed this month
5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Essendon West
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"Steve’s painting service was professional and efficient and I would highly recommend it. Steve and his team were..."

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

"Scott was very easy to deal with - listened to our requirements, responded promptly and answered our queries. The..."

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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 Essendon West
Monday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"Very efficient, easy to work with and excellent quality work "

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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 Essendon West
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"I have twice now had the pleasure of max and his team paint for me. Once was to clean up my MIL’S house to sell. Then..."

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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 Essendon West
Monday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"We are very happy with the result! Ali and his team were amazing. Their work is of a very high standard! No hidden..."

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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 Essendon West
Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"I cannot rate Iain highly enough in terms of his workmanship, thoroughness, price and communication. We have utilised..."

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

"Thank you to Iain for being professional, helpful and understanding. I would highly recommend this company, they are..."

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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
Monday: 7am - 8pm

"John & Tony are truly Professional painters and did an amazing job from start to finish. Nothing was too hard &..."

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Market Intelligence

Essendon West's painter directory

Data-driven insights based on 796 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

79 / 100
Local Service Score
9 Award Winners
$5,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,000–$10,000
100% Positive Feedback

Essendon West has an unusually strong field of painters — nine of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (36% award rate), with 796 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Seasonal demand

Painters in Essendon West tend to be busiest in July and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Price overview

Pricing data from customer reviews suggests painters in Essendon West charge a median of $5,000, with the typical range at $3,000–$10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Aberfeldie ($5,000), Niddrie ($5,000), Maribyrnong ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Suburb context

In Essendon West, the income profile ($2,338/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but painters here actually charge 24% below the Victorian average.

Customer experience

Essendon West sees 41.9 new painter reviews a year — 152% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 796 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

41.9 / yr Review velocity +444%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
31.8 avg Reviews / provider
160.4 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Essendon West area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Essendon West area profile ABS Census 2021

1,559 Population
35.2% Own with mortgage
67.8% Houses
$2,338 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 Essendon West 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 Essendon West — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local painter?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Essendon West typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. 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 Essendon West tends to peak in July and is quietest in January. 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 — Essendon West has 796 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 6 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are painters in Essendon West well reviewed?

Painters in Essendon West have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 796 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does Essendon West's local character affect which painters are best suited to the area?

In Essendon West, the income profile ($2,338/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but painters here actually charge 24% below the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon West has 68% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,338/week.

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