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5.0 based on 975 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in South Melbourne receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 975 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this week
4.9
221 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing South Melbourne
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"Overall very happy with completion of the painting job, Kiki did a fantastic work & hopefully will use her again in..."

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Paint'N'Pot

Reviewed this month
5.0
33 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award
Servicing South Melbourne
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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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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Master Choice Painters & Decorators

5.0
203 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer
Servicing South Melbourne
Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"Mark and his team were wonderful! They did a phenomenal job and now my house looks brand new. Highly recommend them..."

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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 South Melbourne
Thursday: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves
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"Very professional, great work done would definitely recommend. "

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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 South Melbourne
Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience
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"Very professional team of painters who have done an amazing job at our home in Kew. Thanks Scott for overseeing the..."

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Steve's Painting Services

5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing South Melbourne
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"I would recommend Steve to anyone who asks. He was direct, honest and at all times communicative and helpful. His..."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed this month
4.9
51 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award
Servicing South Melbourne
Thursday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: Fence painting
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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
8 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920
Servicing South Melbourne
Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves
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"Hero Handyman repaired our sinking garage ceiling with the utmost professionalism .The quality of the repair is..."

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Hero Handyman Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
24 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award
Servicing South Melbourne
Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience
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"I cannot rate Iain highly enough in terms of his workmanship, thoroughness, price and communication. We have utilised..."

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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
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"Sam has done various work for me over time, both with my rental properties and my newly renovated properties. Sam..."

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360 Painting

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

"Used this team to gloss my decking, absolutely amazing results!! All I can say is wow!"

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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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Skp Painting

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC
Thursday: 7:00 am - 17:00 pm

"Very happy with the paint job. We weren’t familiar with paint colours or processes but this was by far the most..."

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Market Intelligence

South Melbourne painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 974 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

89 / 100
Local Service Score
19 Award Winners
$5,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,250–$7,750
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

South Melbourne 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 974 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in South Melbourne: income runs above the national median ($2,101/week vs $1,748/week) but local painters price 24% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.

Reviews & ratings

From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. At 51.3 painter reviews a year — 207% above the Victorian average — South Melbourne collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Going rates

The typical painter job in South Melbourne runs $5,000 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,250 and $7,750 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Southbank ($5,200), South Wharf ($5,200), Albert Park ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Timing & availability

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

Based on 974 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

51.3 / yr Review velocity +575%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -31%
4.96 stars Service rating
39.0 avg Reviews / provider
21.6 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — South Melbourne area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the South Melbourne area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2008 1 5.0 no prices reported
2009 1 4.0 no prices reported
2010 1 5.0 $20,000
2011 5 5.0 $9,000
2012 7 5.0 $2,506
2013 44 4.9 $3,200
2014 43 4.8 $6,000
2015 48 4.9 $1,400
2016 42 4.9 $1,200
2017 64 5.0 $2,400
2018 40 5.0 $9,500
2019 34 5.0 $9,000
2020 119 5.0 $3,619
2021 179 5.0 $5,000
2022 109 5.0 $4,750
2023 50 5.0 $2,800
2024 132 5.0 $4,950
2025 32 5.0 $3,800
2026 23 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

South Melbourne area profile ABS Census 2021

11,548 Population
23.4% Own with mortgage
4.7% Houses
$2,101 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 South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne — FAQs

How much do painters charge in South Melbourne?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in South Melbourne typically charge between $3,250 and $7,750. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are local painters worth recommending?

According to 17 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in South Melbourne again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in South Melbourne?

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

How do I pick the right painter in South Melbourne?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — South Melbourne has 974 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Totally Maintenance & Painting (2026) and Paint'N'Pot (2025) 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. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the South Melbourne average is 100%.

How do South Melbourne painters compare to the state average?

Painters in South Melbourne have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 974 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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