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"DC has been great to deal with and would highly recommend if you need a painter. Was reliable and efficient which is..."
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Word of Mouth painters in St Kilda receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 173 reviews.
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"Quality paintwork and a reliable and considerate team. Preparation is of a very high standard. Recent work carried..."
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"I would recommend Ipaint to anyone, the price was right, they got the job do in record time, because I am a shift..."
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"Very friendly and great service. Thank you"
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"Highly recommended. Does what he says at agreed price with good quality work"
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"This is the second time i have used Star Painters Ahmad & his team do the job right the first time i will always..."
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"Fantastic painters. Fair, honest, reliable, well priced. So lucky to have been given Jaeho's name from a relative. He..."
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"Friendly, helpful and seriously wanting to fulfill your painting desires. The Solver decorator centres are well..."
"'Turned up on time to do a quote and were very professional. The quote came 2 days later. I would recommend them.'"
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"i had to get my rental property painted.service was great.and the quality of their work was good"
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Market Intelligence
Painters servicing St Kilda
Data-driven insights based on 173 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026
St Kilda is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 173 customer reviews.
Demand patterns
Demand for painters in St Kilda peaks around March and drops to its quietest in July based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
What locals say
Over the 2009–2026 window, painters in St Kilda have moved from 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: St Kilda averages 10.2 new painter reviews a year — 34% above the South Australian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Based on 173 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — St Kilda area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 4 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 16 | 4.7 | $18,000 |
| 2016 | 16 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 17 | 5.0 | $4,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | 4.9 | $6,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | 5.0 | $6,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | 5.0 | $9,500 |
| 2021 | 31 | 4.9 | $6,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | 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 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 St Kilda 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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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 St Kilda — FAQs
When should I book a painter for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in St Kilda tends to peak in March and is quietest in July. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good painter in St Kilda?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — St Kilda has 173 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. JD Painting & Signage (2023), iPaint Painting Services (2016) 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 well-rated are painters in St Kilda?
Painters in St Kilda have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 173 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.