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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 Prospect receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 163 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..."
"'Very efficient, their work was first class and I have no qualms in recommending them to anybody.'"
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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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"I would use this service again"
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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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"We would highly recommend Martino painters to anyone who is plannining to have their home painted. The exterior of..."
"'Thanks Sal for an excellent job. I will never pick up a paint brush again. On time and very professional will..."
"'They were really good. Fast and finished everything to a really high standard.'"
"'Anthony and his team are honest, trustworthy and very professional. Highly recommend.'"
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"Provides colour consulting free of charge. Advice provided was invaluable and actually saved me a lot of money by..."
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Insights for painters servicing Prospect
In total, 243 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 36.4 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 Prospect
Data-driven insights based on 163 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
Prospect is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 163 customer reviews.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Prospect tends to peak around May and ease off in July — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
Prospect's median household income is $2,001/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 4.6/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. Prospect averages 9.1 new painter reviews per year, 13% below the South Australian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 163 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Prospect area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 5 | 4.2 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 24 | 4.5 | $18,000 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 17 | 5.0 | $4,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5.0 | $6,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | 5.0 | $5,250 |
| 2020 | 18 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 27 | 5.0 | $6,000 |
| 2022 | 22 | 5.0 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | 8 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 5 | 5.0 | $9,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Prospect 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 Prospect 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 Prospect — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Prospect?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Prospect tends to peak in May and is quietest in July. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right painter in Prospect?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Prospect has 163 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. JD Painting & Signage (2023) and All Suburbs Painters (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Prospect painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Prospect have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 163 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does the Prospect housing mix influence local painters?
Prospect's median household income is $2,001/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 Prospect has 68% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 37, a median household income of $2,001/week.