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"Highly recommend Scott. Las and team. I am really happy with the painting job just completed. Outstanding!. Las and..."
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Word of Mouth painters in The Basin receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 163 reviews.
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"Brilliant operator ... best handyman I've ever used "
Sher Interiors
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"Sher did a great job fixing our sagging ceiling. Arrived when stated and fixed ceiling quickly and professionally..."
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"Hubert and Lucas from South East Painters did a fantastic job painting my whole interior house. They always arrived..."
"The workmanship is of a very high standard and their design and development function is far in advance of their..."
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"Truly one of the best painting companies in Melbourne "
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"We used Starlight Painting to paint the entire interior of our house before we moved in. Although it was a busy time..."
"'Hired jake to paint my 2 unit's, only trademen i could actually rely on from all other trades, done a good job at a..."
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"Rodney was very professional, punctual & precise with his work. He was also very reliable."
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"Evert and his team of 2 painted the entire interior of our house. The finished product is first rate. They arrived on..."
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"i was after a particular product and rang them up and they sent me information via email straight away, they told me..."
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"Have used The Paint Place for a number of years, and the overall standards of quality, service and value have never..."
"'Craig from Vogue Painting Service was a pleasure to work with and I recommend using them!'"
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"Thankful to Paul and Sean for squeezing me in so promptly and for a great job. They were quick, efficient and reliable."
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"Fantastic service, a year ago they painted my old house and it look much much better and the price was reasonable..."
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Market Intelligence
Painters in The Basin
Data-driven insights based on 163 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data
The Basin is one of the pricier areas for painters — 500% above the Victorian average. 25 painters service the area with 163 customer reviews.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in The Basin tends to peak around January and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
The Basin's median household income is $2,019/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 500% above the Victorian average.
Reviews & trust
The Basin averages 9.6 new painter reviews per year, 42% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 938% since 2013 (from $2,890 to $30,000 median), averaging 78.2% per year.
Based on 163 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — The Basin area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
The Basin area profile ABS Census 2021
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 The Basin 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 The Basin — FAQs
When should I book a painter for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in The Basin tends to peak in January and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good painter in The Basin?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — The Basin has 163 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Hero Handyman Services (2024), Sher Interiors (2022) and South East Painters (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are painters in The Basin?
Painters in The Basin have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 163 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
How does the The Basin area shape local painter demand?
The Basin's median household income is $2,019/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 500% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows The Basin has 95% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,019/week.