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"Hayden and his team were very flexible with the dates they could come and were very accomodating when I had to change..."
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Word of Mouth painters in McKellar receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 25 reviews.
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"Regi and his team did an amazing job with our BT Bamboo floors. Very happy with the price, service and quality..."
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"Ben did a terrific job in re-painting our kitchen cupboards before we decided to sell our house. He was very thorough..."
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"Milan and the boys did a good job at a good price painting my 2 bedroom rental apartment. They were friendly and..."
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"Nelson did a paint job for us late last year/earlier this year. He used quality paints and did a thorough job in a..."
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Painters in McKellar
Data-driven insights based on 25 customer reviews collected between 2011 and 2023, ABS Census data
McKellar residents have 25 reviews to help them choose from 20 painters servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars — above the ACT average of 4.77, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,687/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in McKellar charge 13% below the ACT average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.3/5 (2011) to 5.0/5 (2023) — a clear quality improvement over the 12-year window. McKellar averages 4.2 new painter reviews per year, 55% below the ACT average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 25 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2011–2023, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — McKellar area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2011–2023
McKellar area profile ABS Census 2021
Sample-size note: This page is built on 25 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 McKellar 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 McKellar — FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a painter?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — McKellar has 25 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. APro Canberra Painting Pty Ltd (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What rating do painters in McKellar typically receive?
Painters in McKellar have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 25 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the ACT average of 4.77 stars.
What should I know about McKellar when hiring a painter?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,687/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in McKellar charge 13% below the ACT average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows McKellar has 94% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,687/week.