Dover Gardens SA
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Word of Mouth painters in Darlington receive an average rating of 4.3 based off 22 reviews.
Somerton Park SA
"Slavek and his team were amazing. They were punctual, tidy and always asking if everything was ok. I would definitely..."
Sheidow Park SA
"Very happy with my freshly painted home! Sam did a fantastic job. Sam was reliable, honest, respectful and took a lot..."
Happy Valley SA
"From Start to finish Platinum Painting And Decorating did everything they promised. A friendly, committed and..."
Happy Valley SA
"My wife and I are very happy with the work Brian did for us at our flat. He finished today, so I thought I would..."
Reynella East SA
"I required painting of Interior of property. Also two feature walls painted & wallpapering done. They were so..."
Camden Park SA
"Steve Potiuch was reliable and the charge for work done was very reasonable. He was very particular with ensuring..."
Sheidow Park SA
"Steve has painted a number of rooms in our house and we are always happy with the result. He takes the time to make..."
Somerton Park SA
"Interior house painting. Such neat and tidy tradies who were on time, polite, and respectful. Quote was completed and..."
Aberfoyle Park SA
"'They were extremely professional and very trustworthy.'"
Aberfoyle Park SA
"'Pure Vision was quite good. Good price and quite a good job done.'"
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"These guys painted an interior brink wall along with some doors and door frames and skirtings and a bit of ceiling. ..."
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Market Intelligence
Painters in Darlington
Data-driven insights based on 22 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2023, ABS Census data
76
/ 100
91%
Positive Feedback
Darlington painters average 4.3 stars — 0.6 stars below the South Australian average of 4.84, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 22 customer reviews across 22 painters servicing the area.
Reviews & trust
Darlington averages 2.4 new painter reviews per year, 77% below the South Australian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 22 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2023, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.4 / yr
Review velocity -69%
4.3 stars
Avg rating below avg
$4,000
Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.0 avg
Reviews / provider
172.5 / 10k
Provider density
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Darlington area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 8 | 4.1 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 2 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2023
Darlington area profile ABS Census 2021
1,275
Population
36.5%
Own with mortgage
79.6%
Houses
$1,601
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 22 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 Darlington 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 Darlington — FAQs
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Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Darlington has 22 painter reviews on Word of Mouth.
Are painters in Darlington well reviewed?
Painters in Darlington have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 22 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the South Australian average of 4.84 stars.
