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"Digant (DC) and his team painted our house inside and outside. We were very pleased with the outcome . Very good..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Athelstone receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 297 reviews.
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"I am a long term customer of All Suburbs Painters and wouldn’t use anyone else. Their work is to an extremely high..."
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"We would highly recommend Michael for your next painting job. He is very friendly, always on time, and produces..."
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"Con is such a great person, he did a marvelous job on our home. The quality is amazing and would love to..."
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"I would use this service again"
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"I would highly recommend Steve. He responded to my enquiry immediately, then very patient in waiting for a suitable..."
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"Excellent, friendly, professional job. Very happy, thank you!"
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"We were needing to selct colors for our home and when I sa how many shades of whites there were I became extremely..."
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" Very pleased with the price and the work. Were quick both with quote and job. Have recommended to many friends...."
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"interior exterior house paint done professionally with pride in their work. Crew very approachable and accommodating..."
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"Michael and Frank were excellent. A friendly professional service that exceeded our expectations. We highly..."
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"We had Star Painters paint our entire house and we are extremely happy with the whole experience and end result. They..."
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"They did an excellent job, turned up on time, work they did was great as there were a few things that needed fixing...."
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"Great job on our kitchen. Looking to get Gary to do more painting as the year passes thru with a possibility of the..."
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"Excellent service and assistance. Even asked if I had any discounts (they took RAA card and I was not aware of"
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"Thanks to Adam and his wonderful, quick and professional services our kids have the best looking room that you..."
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"Great service, friendly staff and excellent advice. Would recommend them to anyone starting a project around the..."
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"Kitchen, laundry and bathroom painted. Very pleasant tradesmen to deal with. great communication and fantastic..."
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"Provides colour consulting free of charge. Advice provided was invaluable and actually saved me a lot of money by..."
"'Adelaide Coatings painted our home and I am so happy that I ended up going with them. Really friendly service, they..."
"'The guys at J F Home & Property were very punctual and helpful.'"
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Market Intelligence
Painters servicing Athelstone
Data-driven insights based on 297 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses
Athelstone is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 297 customer reviews.
Demand patterns
Demand for painters in Athelstone peaks around March and drops to its quietest in June based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
About this suburb
Incomes in Athelstone run above the national median ($1,941/week vs $1,748/week), and painters pricing follows — sitting 125% above the South Australian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range.
What locals say
Over the 2008–2026 window, painters in Athelstone have moved from 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Athelstone averages 16.5 new painter reviews a year — 57% above the South Australian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
What it costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 1700% since 2010 (from $500 to $9,000 median), averaging 121.4% per year.
Based on 297 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Athelstone area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Athelstone 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 Athelstone 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 Athelstone — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Athelstone?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Athelstone tends to peak in March and is quietest in June. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right painter in Athelstone?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Athelstone has 297 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Master Painting & Plastering (2024), JD Painting & Signage (2023) and Top Notch Aus Pty Ltd (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 do Athelstone painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Athelstone have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 297 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does the Athelstone housing mix influence local painters?
Incomes in Athelstone run above the national median ($1,941/week vs $1,748/week), and painters pricing follows — sitting 125% above the South Australian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Athelstone has 85% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $1,941/week.