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Word of Mouth painters in St James receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 76 reviews.
"Derek and his team did a wonderful job on our apartment. They were friendly, efficient and happy to fit in with us in..."
"I am so happy with the painting, I walk through and just admire how perfect the painting is. Stefan went above and..."
"Extremely happy with Muks and his team. Highly recommend them. Great communication, efficient, on time, organised,..."
"Interior and exterior house painting. Great work, great service and would be happy to recommend."
"Carlos was absolutely wonderful. I'm impressed that he was so quick to come back and fix the scuffs on our walls."
"Beachfront Painting provides superb painting services to commercial, residential and industrial clients alike across..."
"'Wonderful work. Very professional.'"
"'I'm really happy with the job! He was probably the best painter I've ever had; very tidy, helpful, and considerate -..."
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 76 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2025, ABS Census data
There are 19 painters servicing St James, with 76 customer reviews on file to help narrow your shortlist, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars — above the Western Australian average of 4.87, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Review patterns in St James suggest painter demand runs hottest in July and coolest in January — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
The typical painter job in St James runs $4,785 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $2,640 and $6,000 based on review data — 15% above the Western Australian average. Nearby: East Victoria Park ($4,785), Bentley ($4,785), Wilson ($4,785). Prices have risen 275% since 2021 (from $1,600 to $6,000 median), averaging 91.7% per year. Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.
St James's household income sits at $1,827/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local painter pricing tracks that profile — 15% above the Western Australian average.
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.6/5 (2010) to 5.0/5 (2025) — a clear quality improvement over the 15-year window. Since 2010, St James has accumulated 76 painter reviews — roughly 6.9 new ones a year.
Based on 76 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 St James 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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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in St James typically charge between $2,640 and $6,000. This is 15% above the Western Australian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in St James tends to peak in July and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — St James has 76 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. MS Painting and Decorating PTY LTD (2024) and Dustys Painting Service (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Painters in St James have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 76 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.
St James's household income sits at $1,827/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local painter pricing tracks that profile — 15% above the Western Australian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows St James has 70% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 32, a median household income of $1,827/week.
