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Word of Mouth painters in Breakwater receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 116 reviews.
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"Happy from the results, great job , fantastic communication, stages of the work been reported daily. Great skill..."
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"Efficient, hard workers, neat and tidy, good quality job and competitive pricing. "
"'Adam was fantastic! He was polite, timely, and did an excellent job on our house.'"
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"Great communication, price and work. Came the next day and did a great job. Thanks again. "
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"Great job done and good prices. Friendly tradespeople and the job was only a small one but done quickly and..."
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"Really recommended Steve very professional in his job Reasonable price Friendly "
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"This business ensured that our outdoor painting renovation went smoothly, caused no hassle to our reidential..."
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"Always on time, detailed quoting and completes the job in record time. In comparison to large companies who don't..."
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"I have recently purchased paint for painting my kitchen and the assistant at Wattyl was very helpful. He gave us a..."
"'he was the right combination of competitive price and great quality, very happy with the job'"
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"PAINTED THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE WITH PAINT MIXED BY THESE GUYS - THEY CAN COMPUTER MATCH ANY COLOR YOU BRING..."
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"Michael was true to his words. Very reasonably priced, excellent quality of work. The tradesmen were friendly and..."
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Market Intelligence
Breakwater painter reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 116 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2025, ABS Census data
Breakwater is one of the more affordable areas for painters — 88% below the Victorian average. 25 painters service the area with 116 customer reviews.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Breakwater suggest painter demand runs hottest in September and coolest in May — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Review flow for painters in Breakwater is lighter than typical — 12.9 new reviews a year, 22% below the Victorian average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Going rates
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 100% since 2010 (from $300 to $600 median), averaging 9.1% per year.
Based on 116 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Breakwater area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 4.7 | $300 |
| 2014 | 7 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 29 | 5.0 | $3,950 |
| 2021 | 43 | 4.9 | $600 |
| 2022 | 19 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 8 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 4 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Breakwater 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 Breakwater 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
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Painters in Breakwater — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Breakwater?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Breakwater tends to peak in September and is quietest in May. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right painter in Breakwater?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Breakwater has 116 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. H&G Painting (2023), Quality Painting Group (2021) and National Service Enterprises Pty Ltd (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Breakwater painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Breakwater have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 116 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.93 stars.