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Average rating of painters near Footscray
4.9 based on 795 reviews of 16 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Footscray receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 795 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 Footscray
Sunday: Closed
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"Women at Work supported work for me commercially in a charity 5 years ago and did an outstanding job. That..."

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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 Footscray
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

"It’s a shame I have to change the plan due to unforeseen change of circumstances, mark has been extremely..."

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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed this week
5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Footscray
Sunday: Closed
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior 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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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 Footscray
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"Max was referred to me by my neighbour. I have used Max and his team twice , once for the bedrooms after termite..."

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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 Footscray
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"Highly recommend Scott. Las and team. I am really happy with the painting job just completed. Outstanding!. Las and..."

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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 Footscray
Sunday: Closed
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"A very thorough job and well below other quotes for the same job. A great deal of prep done before the final coat. ..."

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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 Footscray
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"Amir and his team were amazing and always on time and finished the work on schedule. Communication throughout the..."

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

"Brilliant operator ... best handyman I've ever used "

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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 Footscray
Sunday: 9:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"Did an amazing job on the privacy screens.. easy to talk to.. has loads of ideas.. very happy with the job done and..."

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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

"John and his team did a great job. Quoted it and job done within 7 days. Great result Thankyou"

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Market Intelligence

Painters near Footscray

Data-driven insights based on 794 customer reviews collected between 2009 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

Footscray 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 794 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Cost guide

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

Local factors

Footscray's demographic (median age 34) shows up in review engagement: 166% more painter reviews here than the Victorian average, meaning fresher signals on local providers.

Booking guidance

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

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Footscray runs above typical: 44.1 new painter reviews a year (166% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 794 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

44.1 / yr Review velocity +473%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
31.8 avg Reviews / provider
14.6 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Footscray area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Footscray area profile ABS Census 2021

17,131 Population
27% Own with mortgage
31.5% Houses
$1,763 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 Footscray 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 Footscray — FAQs

How much does a painter cost in Footscray?

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

What time of year does painter demand peak in Footscray?

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

How can I tell if a painter in Footscray is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Footscray has 794 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.

What is the average painter rating in Footscray?

Painters in Footscray have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 794 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

What makes Footscray different when it comes to painter work?

Footscray's demographic (median age 34) shows up in review engagement: 166% more painter reviews here than the Victorian average, meaning fresher signals on local providers. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Footscray has apartments make up 52% of housing, a median age of 34, a median household income of $1,763/week.

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