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Average rating of painters near Northcote
4.9 based on 749 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Northcote receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 749 reviews.

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 Northcote
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting

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

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Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this month
4.9
219 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Northcote
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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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Northcote
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"Steve is a pleasure to work with. Punctual, clean, tidy and thorough. I lived in my house while he was painting and..."

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

"We used Melbourne House Painters earlier this year to paint our two story Californian Bungalow in Surrey Hills. Scott..."

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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 Northcote
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"Highly recommend Max and his team. They are professional, go above and beyond and get the job done right the first..."

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

"Ali Jee Painting was very professional and did a quality job inside and outside on my house. He made some very good..."

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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 Northcote
Friday: 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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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 Northcote
Friday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"Our job had some complexity. Amir coordinated workers in painting, plaster, carpentry and building. He was able to..."

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

"Ian provided a prompt and excellent service at reasonable cost. Thanks!"

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Melbourne Paint People

5.0
17 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Preston VIC
Friday: 7.30 - 5.30

"The team at MPP were efficient, professional and courteous from go to woe. The result exceeded our expectations..."

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Market Intelligence

Northcote painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 748 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 9 trust signal responses

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

Northcote has an unusually strong field of painters — 11 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (44% award rate), with 748 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Timing & availability

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

Going rates

The typical painter job in Northcote runs $5,000 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,000 and $10,000 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Thornbury ($5,000), Clifton Hill ($5,200), Fairfield ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in Northcote: income runs above the national median ($2,287/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 39.4 painter reviews a year — 137% above the Victorian average — Northcote collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 748 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

39.4 / yr Review velocity +399%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
29.9 avg Reviews / provider
9.9 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Northcote area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Northcote area profile ABS Census 2021

25,276 Population
30.2% Own with mortgage
49.1% Houses
$2,287 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 Northcote 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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Recent painter reviews in Northcote

Over 20 years experience in Domestic and commercial Painting & Decorating. Exceptional attention to detail and fast. - Free Quote. Daily rate or quote for entire job.

nikkiz226

04 August 2017
MistaSpot Master Painting
5.0
Northcote, VIC

Nick, has done a great job on my property. He has gone above and beyond my expectations, and has truly earnt his fee, plus so much more. Clean and on time. Very satisfied.

silvioz

08 August 2017

Approximate cost: $2600

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Painters in Northcote — FAQs

How much do painters charge in Northcote?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Northcote 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 Northcote?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Northcote 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 Northcote?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Northcote has 748 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 8 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Northcote painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Northcote have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 748 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

Does the Northcote housing mix influence local painters?

Interesting pattern in Northcote: income runs above the national median ($2,287/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 Northcote has a median age of 37, a median household income of $2,287/week.

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