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4.9 based on 805 reviews of 18 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Essendon receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 805 reviews.

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 Essendon
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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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 Essendon
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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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 Essendon
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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Hero Handyman Services

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

"Iain is an ultra-professional & highly competent handyman who can think outside the box. And a great guy to deal with."

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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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True Colorz

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Mauro is very professional. He went out of his way to help us with different ideas, suggestions and provided samples..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters near Essendon

Data-driven insights based on 805 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

80 / 100
Local Service Score
10 Award Winners
$5,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,000–$10,000
100% Positive Feedback

Essendon has an unusually strong field of painters — 10 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (40% award rate), with 805 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, July is the busiest month for painters in Essendon and January the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Cost guide

Across reviewed painter jobs in Essendon, $5,000 is the median price — most jobs come in between $3,000 and $10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Essendon North ($5,000), Aberfeldie ($5,000), Strathmore ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Local factors

Household incomes in Essendon ($2,132/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet painter pricing sits 24% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Essendon runs above typical: 42.4 new painter reviews a year (155% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 805 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

42.4 / yr Review velocity +451%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
32.2 avg Reviews / provider
11.8 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Essendon area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Essendon area profile ABS Census 2021

21,240 Population
29.7% Own with mortgage
47.2% Houses
$2,132 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 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 — FAQs

How much do painters charge in Essendon?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Essendon typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

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

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

How do I pick the right painter in Essendon?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon has 805 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 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Essendon painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Essendon have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 805 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does the Essendon housing mix influence local painters?

Household incomes in Essendon ($2,132/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet painter pricing sits 24% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon has a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,132/week.

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