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"Had Terry come around and paint our bathroom! He has done an amazing job! He always listens to how you would like it..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Sheldon receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 86 reviews.
"Ben did a great job and on time! Helped with the colour selection as well. I would highly recommend him for any..."
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"Total re painted my house inside & outside. Very professional, hard working, friendly & easy to get a long with...."
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"We highly recommend A Better Finish for their good attitude, prompt service and excellent results on the exterior of..."
Mackenzie QLD
"Mario went out of his way to fit me in and went above and beyond. He made a great job but then did a few extra bits..."
Slacks Creek QLD
"I recently had DHS come to quote on my ceiling to be painted... I didn't realise it had discoloured due to a problem..."
Underwood QLD
"PPC did a good job on my Roof I would recommend them. "
Gumdale QLD
"Very pleased with Darren and his team. They were thorough, careful and produced high quality work. Also very friendly..."
Cornubia QLD
"These painters were great, did exactly as asked and were great meeting other quotes. They did a fantastic quality job..."
Wellington Point QLD
"Great business. Great work."
Brisbane QLD
"Mal has been doing all my painting for the past 30 years I have found him to be honest, reliable and polite.His..."
Kuraby QLD
"Noah made me glad I didn't ruin the job trying to save money and fool myself that I could paint! The gap between a..."
Underwood QLD
"'Frankly Fine Painting is excellent! Their service is prompt, effective and of high quality. They painted inside my..."
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Mount Gravatt QLD
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"We had our Queenslander painted. Thanks Steve for the effort yourself and team put into our house. Appreciate the..."
Tingalpa QLD
"Hi I used Mal from house painting in brisbane to paint the full Exterior and Interior of my house and found his work..."
Marsden QLD
"Great guy with fair pricing Professional and friendly "
Mount Gravatt QLD
"We had the exterior of our old house painted by Brisbane Painting Group Pty Ltd. They have done a great job from..."
Kingston QLD
"Best painter.Very precessional and efficient in work "
Rochedale QLD
"'Blair Joseph Decorators were proficient in their work, had great communication and has splendid ideas that really..."
Cleveland QLD
"My husband decided to go with jmz I was worried bout the price but decided what the heck And I’m glad I did as they..."
Sunnybank Hills QLD
"Fixing up a house after a careless tenant and getting my house ready for sale, Brad and his team were unbelievable,..."
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"Fantastic service provided by Signature Painters who came out to do some painting in my home. I was happy with the..."
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"Assisted me to determine what paint and colours I needed to redecorate my home. They had big colour tiles as well as..."
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Painters near Sheldon
Data-driven insights based on 86 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
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Award Winners
93%
Positive Feedback
Sheldon is one of the pricier areas for painters — 96% above the Queensland average. 25 painters service the area with 86 customer reviews.
Local factors
Household incomes in Sheldon ($2,558/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does painter pricing — 96% above the Queensland average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, October is the busiest month for painters in Sheldon and December the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Ratings & trust
The biggest sub-rating gap is between quality (4.0/5) and service (3.0/5) — worth getting multiple quotes before committing. Sheldon's painter ratings have slipped from 4.5/5 (2009) to 3.9/5 (2024) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Sheldon sees 5.7 new painter reviews a year (7% below the Queensland average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.
Cost guide
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 275% since 2013 (from $2,990 to $11,200 median), averaging 27.5% per year.
Based on 86 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
5.7 / yr
Review velocity -25%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$11,200
Typical cost +104%
3.0 stars
Service rating
3.4 avg
Reviews / provider
141.9 / 10k
Provider density
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Sheldon area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 5 | 4.0 | $2,990 |
| 2014 | 12 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 4 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 2 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 11 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 17 | 4.5 | $2,475 |
| 2021 | 17 | 5.0 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 3 | 5.0 | $11,200 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Sheldon area profile ABS Census 2021
1,762
Population
44.1%
Own with mortgage
99.1%
Houses
$2,558
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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon — FAQs
When should I book a painter for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Sheldon tends to peak in October 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 Sheldon?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Sheldon has 86 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. A Better Finish (2021) and Darren Turners Painting Service (2019) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are painters in Sheldon?
Painters in Sheldon have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 86 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Queensland average of 4.74 stars.
How does the Sheldon area shape local painter demand?
Household incomes in Sheldon ($2,558/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does painter pricing — 96% above the Queensland average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Sheldon has 99% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 47, a median household income of $2,558/week.
