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Word of Mouth painters in North Adelaide receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 277 reviews.
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"DC and his partner did a very good job for us recently. They were professional, pleasant & courteous and consulted..."
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"Nimrod and his team completely transformed our house with their amazing paintwork! We couldn't have asked for a..."
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"Great quality finish, had my whole house painted and reasonably priced.. would deffinately recommend, and will surely..."
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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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"Gary has done a great painting job at a reasonable price each time. "
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"Kitchen, laundry and bathroom painted. Very pleasant tradesmen to deal with. great communication and fantastic..."
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"Love your paint jobs that you did on my house. Very reasonably priced and painting looks marvelous too. Will..."
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"We would highly recommend Martino painters to anyone who is plannining to have their home painted. The exterior of..."
"'I'm happy with their work. They were professional and on time.'"
"'Very efficient, their work was first class and I have no qualms in recommending them to anybody.'"
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"I would use this service again"
"'Joe did an excellent job. Very prompt and reasonably priced'"
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"We had a small amount of high level painting done on our home by Kana Painters. My husband can do the lower levels..."
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"Hi, I'm Amelia Wilson. For a long time, I was planning to paint my entire house including the interiors and soon..."
"'Thanks Sal for an excellent job. I will never pick up a paint brush again. On time and very professional will..."
"'Anthony and his team are honest, trustworthy and very professional. Highly recommend.'"
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"I visited Solver Paints 12-18 months ago to get paint to do some touchups at my office and found the staff very..."
"'They did a good job, no problems at all!'"
"They now work for me on a weekly basis!"
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Insights for painters servicing North Adelaide
In total, 252 jobs have recently been posted for painters on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for painters is 35.8 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $11,038 for a fixed-price job. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
16 painters have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Painters in North Adelaide
Data-driven insights based on 277 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 5 trust signal responses
North Adelaide is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 277 customer reviews.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in North Adelaide tends to peak around March and ease off in June — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
North Adelaide's median household income is $1,867/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 125% above the South Australian average.
Reviews & trust
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.5/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. With 16.3 new reviews per year — 57% above the South Australian average — North Adelaide has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Typical 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 277 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — North Adelaide area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 4.0 | $500 |
| 2011 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 4 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 7 | 4.1 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 34 | 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 | $4,000 |
| 2020 | 38 | 5.0 | $3,500 |
| 2021 | 58 | 5.0 | $4,900 |
| 2022 | 43 | 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 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
North Adelaide 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 — 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 North Adelaide 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.
What you can check before you call
Licences, where they’ve got them
Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.
What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
Reviews going back to 2007
Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.
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Painters in North Adelaide — FAQs
When is the best time to book a painter in North Adelaide?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in North Adelaide tends to peak in March and is quietest in June. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What should I look for when choosing a painter?
Start by comparing customer reviews — North Adelaide has 277 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.
What rating do painters in North Adelaide typically receive?
Painters in North Adelaide have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 277 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
What should I know about North Adelaide when hiring a painter?
North Adelaide's median household income is $1,867/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 125% above the South Australian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows North Adelaide has a median age of 39, a median household income of $1,867/week.