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Rating: 4.9 (796 reviews)

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4.9 based on 796 reviews of 23 businesses

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4.9

223 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

Photos from Women At Work Painters

"From researching a local painter with great reviews, to the final product… Women at Work Painters were..."

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Photo from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

"Fast, friendly, and did an amazing job!"

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"Scott and the team did an amazing job on our house. They took care of everything from scaffold, repairs and..."

5.0

71 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Steve's Painting Services

"I highly recommend Steve's Painting Services. The work was completed to an extremely high standard and the house was..."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"I had the privilege to have Iain doing a few jobs around my house and I really highly recommend Iain. Iain was very..."

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: Fence painting

Photos from Totally Maintenance & Painting

Photo from Totally Maintenance & Painting

"A big thank you to Totally Maintenance & Painting and their team for our new wall and door. The paint job looks..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"Overall good experience. No issues with the work, top bloke & delivered within the provided timeframe. Highly recommend"

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 7:00am to 7:30pm

Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

Photos from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

Photo from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

"Ali was very obliging, showed up on time and work was of a high quality for a reasonable price. Would certainly..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 139 357 232

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Full-service project management 20+ years of experience

Photos from Sher Interiors

"These guys exceeded my expectations. They got back to me immediately they did a brilliant job and their price was..."

5.0

19 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 653 317 827

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 7:30am to 6:00pm

25+ years of experience Excellent workmanship

Photos from South East Painters

"Hubert and his team did an amazing job on our newly purchased but very unloved home. We're extremely happy with the..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Elsternwick

Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"We're so happy we chose Iain to help us with our balcony balustrade. He is helpful, professional, has great skills..."

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Elsternwick

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"I can highly recommend Reza from Affordable Reliable Painting. He was on time and did an excellent job and the cost..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"They used distinction for a difficult restoration and painting job. Perfect result. They're skilled, passionate..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"Great job completed, thanks to the team at Prodec."

4.8

5 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

St Kilda VIC

"Extensive experience and sound advice. Jason and his team made our office renovations a hassle-free, and dare we..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton East VIC

"High quality work, attention to detail, tidy and reasonably priced. I would recommend Thierry wholeheartedly! He was..."

5.0

16 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Bentleigh VIC

"This is the third time I have engaged Endre's services. He is a true professional who possesses exceptional..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Windsor VIC

"The Paint Spot has a really good range of paints, and some cheap paints for ceiling and walls. We liked the variety..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Elsternwick VIC

"'Very prompt, polite and professional approach'"

4.9

8 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Bentleigh VIC

"Best customer service and a huge range -- all the staff know their products, and make it much easier to choose what..."

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Balaclava VIC

"'Prompt professional service and good quality work from OHS Painting'"

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Brighton VIC

"'M&A PAINTING painted 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a laundry for me and I was so pleased with the quality of their..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

ABN: 87 834 816 305

Carnegie VIC

"Painted the exterior and interior of my home including recently a new front picket fence. Tomasz's work is..."

Elsternwick VIC

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Market Intelligence

Painters near Elsternwick

Data-driven insights based on 796 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses

84 / 100

Local Service Score

11 Award Winners

$5,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,000–$10,000

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Elsternwick is one of the pricier areas for painters — 400% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $5,000. 25 painters service the area with 796 customer reviews.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $3,000 to $10,000. Nearby: Gardenvale ($5,000), Ripponlea ($4,700), Caulfield ($5,000).

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, July is the busiest month for painters in Elsternwick and November the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Ratings & trust

Customer follow-up responses paint a clear satisfaction picture: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review flow in Elsternwick runs above typical: 44.2 new painter reviews a year (163% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Local factors

Household incomes in Elsternwick ($2,209/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does painter pricing — 400% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.

Based on 796 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

44.2 / yr Review velocity +489%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$25,000 Typical cost +355%

4.96 stars Service rating

31.8 avg Reviews / provider

23.0 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Elsternwick area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Elsternwick area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	3	4.7	no prices reported
2010	2	5.0	$20,000
2011	9	5.0	$9,000
2012	11	4.9	$2,506
2013	50	4.9	$3,200
2014	47	4.7	$6,000
2015	44	4.8	$1,350
2016	41	4.9	$1,200
2017	37	5.0	$1,750
2018	36	5.0	$7,950
2019	38	5.0	$9,000
2020	84	5.0	$4,500
2021	168	5.0	$5,000
2022	48	4.9	$2,750
2023	34	5.0	$2,700
2024	93	5.0	$6,600
2025	23	5.0	$3,800
2026	28	5.0	$25,000

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Elsternwick area profile ABS Census 2021

10,887 Population

28.2% Own with mortgage

38.2% Houses

$2,209 Median income / week

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 Elsternwick 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

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Based on the most recent job posts for painters in Elsternwick.

Painters in Elsternwick — FAQs

How much does a painter cost in Elsternwick?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Elsternwick typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 400% above the Victorian average.

Can I trust a painter found on Word of Mouth in Elsternwick?

According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Elsternwick tends to peak in July and is quietest in November. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How can I tell if a painter in Elsternwick is worth hiring?

Start by comparing customer reviews — Elsternwick has 796 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 Elsternwick average is 100%.

What is the average painter rating in Elsternwick?

Painters in Elsternwick have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 796 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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