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Average rating of painters near Forestville
4.9 based on 264 reviews of 17 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Forestville receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 264 reviews.

JD Painting & Signage

5.0
106 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 24 644 614 031 2023 Award Special Offer
Servicing Forestville
Saturday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
12+ years of experience Open on public holidays
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"We were extremely happy JD Painting & Signage. They were competent and did an excellent job of painting. They were..."

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All Suburbs Painters

4.9
25 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7
Verified ABN: 62 535 251 301
Servicing Forestville
Licence No. BLD 166706
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"I can't recommend these guys enough. Nimrod responds promptly to any communications, they are reliable, friendly,..."

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Master Painting & Plastering

5.0
84 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
ABN: 24 637 836 410 2024 Award
Adelaide SA
Licence No. BLD 328809
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

"Michael and Andy did a great job on the ceiling for our renovated ensuite. Punctual and friendly. Certainly would..."

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Jml Decorating

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Adelaide SA

"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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Market Intelligence

Painters servicing Forestville

Data-driven insights based on 264 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses

78 / 100
Local Service Score
4 Award Winners
100% Positive Feedback

Forestville is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 264 customer reviews.

Demand patterns

Demand for painters in Forestville 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.

What locals say

Over the 2010–2026 window, painters in Forestville have moved from 4.5/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Forestville averages 16.5 new painter reviews a year — 57% above the South Australian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

About this suburb

Incomes in Forestville run above the national median ($1,981/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.

Based on 264 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

16.5 / yr Review velocity +114%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$9,000 Typical cost +64%
5.0 stars Service rating
10.6 avg Reviews / provider
178.6 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Forestville area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Forestville area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2010 1 4.0 no prices reported
2011 3 4.3 no prices reported
2012 3 4.7 no prices reported
2013 4 4.0 no prices reported
2014 32 4.3 $10,000
2016 5 5.0 no prices reported
2017 17 5.0 $4,000
2018 10 4.9 $6,000
2019 12 5.0 $5,250
2020 38 5.0 $3,500
2021 58 5.0 $4,900
2022 40 5.0 $3,250
2023 20 4.9 $26,000
2024 15 5.0 $9,000
2025 1 5.0 no prices reported
2026 5 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Forestville area profile ABS Census 2021

1,400 Population
35.7% Own with mortgage
53.5% Houses
$1,981 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 Forestville 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 Forestville — FAQs

When are local painters least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Forestville tends to peak in March and is quietest in June. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local painters?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forestville has 264 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 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are painters in Forestville well reviewed?

Painters in Forestville have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 264 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

Does Forestville's local character affect which painters are best suited to the area?

Incomes in Forestville run above the national median ($1,981/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 Forestville has a median age of 39, a median household income of $1,981/week.

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