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Word of Mouth painters in Alphington receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 769 reviews.
Women At Work Painters
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"I have recommended to others and would certainly use them in the future"
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"Very professional team of painters who have done an amazing job at our home in Kew. Thanks Scott for overseeing the..."
Steve's Painting Services
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"Best painters in Melbourne by far, great guys "
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"Hero Handyman repaired our sinking garage ceiling with the utmost professionalism .The quality of the repair is..."
Paint'N'Pot
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"Highly recommend Max and his team. They are professional, go above and beyond and get the job done right the first..."
Totally Maintenance & Painting
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"Amir is the best. He and his team delivered the job in an excellent possible way. He is super patient with highest..."
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"Very professional, great work done would definitely recommend. "
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"I cannot rate Iain highly enough in terms of his workmanship, thoroughness, price and communication. We have utilised..."
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"I am very happy with the job the guys have done on my walls and ceilings. The result is great."
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"Tried many painters over the years but Nick is the only one who turned up on time, finished quickly, didn't over..."
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"Alex and his team painted the exterior of our weatherboard house which - after 20 years of neglect - was extremely..."
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"We used MPP for the interior and exterior of our home, they did a wonderful job. We recomend them to all our family..."
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"Excellent painting Service with highest quality possible. Highly recommend GoBrush Painting Services "
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"Best paint shop for service and knowledge in Melbourne. Color matching no problem and service with a smile. Bunnings..."
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"I'm painting my house for the first time and doing the work myself. Bristol Clifton Hill staff have been brilliant -..."
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"These guys were very helpful when we were setting up an airbrush etc to paint my car. They were very forthcoming with..."
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"Honest and reliable. Completed my house quickly and professionally. "
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"Great friendly service, the staff took the time out to help me with all my questions. I Also had a colour match done,..."
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"Daniel recently did some house painting for me. He and his team were punctual and professional. If you need any..."
"'Robbie and Ash were very professional in their manner and personableness. I would definitely keep them in mind in..."
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"Needed a screw driver to put together a table, came here got one for only $2. Everything else seemed little bit more..."
"'We were very pleased with Alan's work for us, very professional right from the start with a detailed quote and..."
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Insights for painters servicing Alphington
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 servicing Alphington
Data-driven insights based on 767 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses
Alphington has an unusually strong field of painters — 11 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (44% award rate), with 767 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Demand patterns
Demand for painters in Alphington peaks around July and drops to its quietest in January based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
What it costs
Reviewed painter jobs in Alphington have a median price of $5,000 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $3,000 and $10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Fairfield ($5,000), Ivanhoe ($5,000), Kew ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.
What locals say
Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review activity here is higher than typical: Alphington averages 40.4 new painter reviews a year — 140% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
About this suburb
With household income at $2,429/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect painters pricing in Alphington to run premium — but it actually lands 24% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
Based on 767 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Alphington area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2007 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 5.0 | $10,250 |
| 2011 | 7 | 4.7 | $9,000 |
| 2012 | 8 | 5.0 | $2,506 |
| 2013 | 49 | 4.9 | $3,500 |
| 2014 | 44 | 4.8 | $6,000 |
| 2015 | 38 | 4.8 | $1,400 |
| 2016 | 38 | 4.8 | $1,550 |
| 2017 | 42 | 5.0 | $2,600 |
| 2018 | 42 | 5.0 | $7,950 |
| 2019 | 28 | 5.0 | $9,000 |
| 2020 | 88 | 5.0 | $4,000 |
| 2021 | 158 | 5.0 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 40 | 4.9 | $2,750 |
| 2023 | 32 | 5.0 | $2,700 |
| 2024 | 91 | 5.0 | $6,600 |
| 2025 | 27 | 5.0 | $3,800 |
| 2026 | 27 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Alphington 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 Alphington 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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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 Alphington — FAQs
How much does a painter cost in Alphington?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Alphington typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Can I trust a painter found on Word of Mouth in Alphington?
According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Alphington again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
What time of year does painter demand peak in Alphington?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Alphington tends to peak in July and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a painter in Alphington is worth hiring?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Alphington has 767 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Totally Maintenance & Painting (2026) and Paint'N'Pot (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 8 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Alphington average is 100%.
What is the average painter rating in Alphington?
Painters in Alphington have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 767 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.