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4.9 based on 1014 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Kensington receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1014 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 Kensington
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"Recently I had interior painting done by this company and I was very happy. The painter arrived on time each day..."

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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 Kensington
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

"Mark and his team were outstanding transforming the interior of my 3 level townhouse. The quality and attention to..."

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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 Kensington
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"We have had Max paint our houses inside and out a number of times over the years. He also painted the common areas..."

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

"Ali is fantastic to work with. He is very professional, courteous and an excellent painter! Ali is very knowledgeable..."

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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 Kensington
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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" I can’t recommend Steve and his team highly enough — truly one of the best tradespeople I’ve ever dealt with. He was..."

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

"Professional, efficient and with great attention to detail - couldn't have had a better experience. "

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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 Kensington
Friday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"Amir is the best. He and his team delivered the job in an excellent possible way. He is super patient with highest..."

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

"I was very happy with how Iain helped with an urgent repair. Iain quickly assessed the situation and came up with a..."

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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 Kensington
Friday: 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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JD Painting Services

4.9
103 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8
ABN: 22 804 500 979
Ascot Vale VIC
Friday: 7am - 8pm

"John was very helpful and thorough when he painted a house for me recently. His attention to detail was fantastic and..."

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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
Friday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"We've used this company a few times for painting of rooms in our homes. Very professional, great boys to talk to and..."

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360 Painting

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

"Very professional and quality Painting service compared to what I’ve experienced in the past from other painters !..."

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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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Top Painting

5.0
6 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Thank you Roy painting you did a great job exactly what I needed. Very competitive quote and the finish was..."

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Market Intelligence

Kensington painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 1,013 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

Kensington 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 1,013 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Going rates

The typical painter job in Kensington runs $5,200 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,600 and $8,000 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Flemington ($5,200), West Melbourne ($5,200), Travancore ($5,200). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Kensington suggest painter demand runs hottest in July and coolest in March — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in Kensington: income runs above the national median ($2,216/week vs $1,748/week) but local painters price 24% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.

Reviews & ratings

At 56.3 painter reviews a year — 239% above the Victorian average — Kensington collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 1,013 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

56.3 / yr Review velocity +631%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
40.5 avg Reviews / provider
23.3 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Kensington area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Kensington area profile ABS Census 2021

10,745 Population
30.6% Own with mortgage
17.1% Houses
$2,216 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 Kensington 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 Kensington — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local painter?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Kensington typically charge between $3,600 and $8,000. 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 Kensington tends to peak in July and is quietest in March. 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 — Kensington has 1,013 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.

Are painters in Kensington well reviewed?

Painters in Kensington have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,013 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

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

Interesting pattern in Kensington: income runs above the national median ($2,216/week vs $1,748/week) but local painters price 24% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Kensington has a median age of 35, a median household income of $2,216/week.

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