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Word of Mouth painters in Balwyn receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 799 reviews.
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"Mark was easy and professional to deal with; communication was excellent; quote was on time and price was good for..."
Women At Work Painters
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"Recently I had interior painting done by this company and I was very happy. The painter arrived on time each day..."
Steve's Painting Services
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"Steve’s painting service was professional and efficient and I would highly recommend it. Steve and his team were..."
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"Iain is an ultra-professional & highly competent handyman who can think outside the box. And a great guy to deal with."
Totally Maintenance & Painting
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"Our job had some complexity. Amir coordinated workers in painting, plaster, carpentry and building. He was able to..."
Paint'N'Pot
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"The Paint'N'Pot team, led by Max, did a great job of painting the interior of my house. The team was polite,..."
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"I have used Iain several times. He is very thoughtful and has attention to detail. Importantly, he is easy to get..."
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"Sher interiors completed the job on time and thoroughly. Pleased to recommend. "
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"I would totally recommend Ali and his team. So professional, lovely people, excellent work. Quick workers too!"
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"A friend of mine recommended GoBrush Painting Services since she had a positive experience using them. When I moved..."
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"Superb service and quality. Anthony is an exceptionally good painter, lovely to deal with and respectful. Balwyn..."
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"Greg recently painted several of our rooms inside and did a wonderful job. Our ceilings are all very high in a period..."
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"Frank did an absolutely amazing job on my apartment, I highly recommend him!!! I was a bit cautious to hire someone..."
"These people have always been great. I have lived in the area for six years and always go here to get my paint and I..."
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"I needed some painting of interior walls and ceilings in three rooms, sanding and staining of two interior windows..."
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"We recently employed Faraday & Kent to paint our house before we put it on the market. They did an amazing job and..."
"Great service ! My wall looks amazing! Everything went smoothly, Aidan was on time, polite & very professional...."
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"We recently renovated an old home and desperately needed all the outside pavers to be refreshed. Antonio did a..."
"Outstanding service. Staff there were glad to help and had expert advise. Will go back for sure."
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"Excellent service. Friendly. Would strongly recommend"
"'Simon at Alliance Master Painters was fantastic. He responded to my job very quickly and turned up on a weekend to..."
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"This is the Second time to hire Artner Painting. Very happy with the service and the outcome. Spot On work that is..."
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"Hard working and meticulous preparation. Clean and tidy, honest, fair price and very thoughtful. Could not ask for..."
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Insights for painters servicing Balwyn
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 Balwyn
Data-driven insights based on 816 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses
Balwyn has an unusually strong field of painters — 12 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (48% award rate), with 816 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Balwyn tends to peak around July and ease off in November — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, painters servicing Balwyn typically charge a median of $5,000, with most jobs ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Canterbury ($5,000), Deepdene ($5,000), Balwyn North ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.
Reviews & trust
Customer responses collected since 2026 show strong satisfaction: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. With 42.9 new reviews per year — 155% above the Victorian average — Balwyn has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($1,975/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Balwyn charge 24% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Based on 816 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Balwyn area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 5 | 4.8 | $4,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | $20,000 |
| 2011 | 6 | 4.8 | $9,500 |
| 2012 | 11 | 4.9 | $5,000 |
| 2013 | 57 | 4.9 | $4,000 |
| 2014 | 47 | 4.8 | $6,000 |
| 2015 | 39 | 4.8 | $1,400 |
| 2016 | 36 | 4.9 | $1,200 |
| 2017 | 40 | 5.0 | $1,750 |
| 2018 | 47 | 5.0 | $7,950 |
| 2019 | 42 | 5.0 | $9,000 |
| 2020 | 84 | 5.0 | $4,500 |
| 2021 | 169 | 5.0 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 48 | 4.9 | $2,750 |
| 2023 | 35 | 5.0 | $2,700 |
| 2024 | 93 | 5.0 | $6,600 |
| 2025 | 27 | 5.0 | $3,800 |
| 2026 | 28 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Balwyn 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 Balwyn 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 Balwyn — FAQs
What should I expect to pay for a painter in Balwyn?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Balwyn typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.
What do customers actually say about local painters?
According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Balwyn again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
When should I book a painter for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Balwyn tends to peak in July and is quietest in November. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good painter in Balwyn?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Balwyn has 816 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 Balwyn average is 100%.
How well-rated are painters in Balwyn?
Painters in Balwyn have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 816 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.