Find the best painters in Essendon, VIC

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Rating: 4.9 (805 reviews)

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4.9 based on 805 reviews of 18 businesses

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5.0

202 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm

Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

"It’s a shame I have to change the plan due to unforeseen change of circumstances, mark has been extremely..."

4.9

218 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

From customer reviews

"Women at Work supported work for me commercially in a charity 5 years ago and did an outstanding job. That..."

5.0

69 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

From customer reviews

"I called Steve's Painting Services for a quote after a disastrous experience with another painter. I was so stressed..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"Highly recommend Scott. Las and team. I am really happy with the painting job just completed. Outstanding!. Las and..."

4.9

47 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: General handyman

From customer reviews

"Amir and his team were amazing and always on time and finished the work on schedule. Communication throughout the..."

5.0

30 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

From customer reviews

"Max was referred to me by my neighbour. I have used Max and his team twice , once for the bedrooms after termite..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 7:00am to 7:30pm

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

"A very thorough job and well below other quotes for the same job. A great deal of prep done before the final coat. ..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"Brilliant operator ... best handyman I've ever used "

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Essendon

Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

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

"Hero Handyman repaired our sinking garage ceiling with the utmost professionalism .The quality of the repair is..."

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Essendon

4.9

103 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

ABN: 22 804 500 979

Ascot Vale VIC

Thursday: 7am - 8pm

"John and his team did a great job. Quoted it and job done within 7 days. Great result Thankyou"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Essendon VIC

"We bought a mantel piece for our fire place but the owner did a darker stain than normal. The owner said he was going..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Essendon VIC

"The staff have all been very helpful to supply everything I required & provided at a good price. They were happy to..."

4.9

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

Thursday: 8am-5pm

"I sourced James from a referral service as I am based in another state. He liaised with my tenant in order to view..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

"Pierre painted some of internal walls in my house. He arrived on time and did the work really well and didn't make..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Honest, efficient, reliable and first class workmanship. Highly recommended to all. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Coburg VIC

"I've spoken to a lot of paint trades, and strangely, not many of them actually enjoy what they do - but I guess it..."

Essendon VIC

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"'We were really happy with Kala Coatings, they were reliable, professional and turned up on time. George completed..."

Essendon VIC

Aberfeldie VIC

Moonee Ponds VIC

Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Coburg VIC

"'Very professional and goes above and beyond what is required. Very happy that I have a reliable handyman contact.'"

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Market Intelligence

Painters near Essendon

Data-driven insights based on 805 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

80 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

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

100% Positive Feedback

Essendon has an unusually strong field of painters — 10 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (40% award rate), with 805 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Booking guidance

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

Cost guide

Across reviewed painter jobs in Essendon, $5,000 is the median price — most jobs come in between $3,000 and $10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Essendon North ($5,000), Aberfeldie ($5,000), Strathmore ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Local factors

Household incomes in Essendon ($2,132/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet painter pricing sits 24% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Essendon runs above typical: 42.4 new painter reviews a year (155% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 805 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

42.4 / yr Review velocity +451%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -27%

5.0 stars Service rating

32.2 avg Reviews / provider

11.8 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Essendon area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Essendon area profile ABS Census 2021

21,240 Population

29.7% Own with mortgage

47.2% Houses

$2,132 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 — 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 Essendon 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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Painters in Essendon — FAQs

How much do painters charge in Essendon?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Essendon typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Essendon?

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

How do I pick the right painter in Essendon?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon has 805 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Paint'N'Pot (2025) and Master Choice Painters & Decorators (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Essendon painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Essendon have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 805 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does the Essendon housing mix influence local painters?

Household incomes in Essendon ($2,132/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet painter pricing sits 24% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon has a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,132/week.

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