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Word of Mouth painters in Kallista receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 66 reviews.
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"The team at South East Painters are extremely professional, well mannered and very punctual. They have been an..."
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"We were introduced to Rodney from Suedes 'n' Shades Painting and Decorating through Angela Cosgrove of Creative..."
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"Peter and the team from boulevard painting, did a brilliant job of filling the large holes in the walls and..."
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"Truly one of the best painting companies in Melbourne "
"'Hired jake to paint my 2 unit's, only trademen i could actually rely on from all other trades, done a good job at a..."
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"We found Pierre through the Dulux website as he is a Dulux accredited painter. We had several quotes to have our..."
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"We used Starlight Painting to paint the entire interior of our house before we moved in. Although it was a busy time..."
"The workmanship is of a very high standard and their design and development function is far in advance of their..."
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"We recently visited this paint centre to seek painting advice and buy products and we were very impressed. The staff..."
"'The Paint Master was excellent! John has completed the interior painting of my home and I am so impressed with his..."
"your the best mate"
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"i was after a particular product and rang them up and they sent me information via email straight away, they told me..."
"'Craig from Vogue Painting Service was a pleasure to work with and I recommend using them!'"
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Painters in Kallista
Data-driven insights based on 66 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data
Kallista residents have 66 reviews to help them choose from 25 painters servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Kallista tends to peak around January and ease off in October — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,003/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Kallista charge 9% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.5/5 (2007) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 19-year window. Kallista averages 5.1 new painter reviews per year, 70% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 67% since 2014 (from $3,000 to $5,000 median), averaging 9.6% per year.
Based on 66 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Kallista area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 8 | 4.6 | $3,000 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | $4,500 |
| 2019 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 13 | 5.0 | $10,700 |
| 2021 | 11 | 5.0 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Kallista 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 Kallista 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 Kallista — FAQs
What time of year does painter demand peak in Kallista?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Kallista tends to peak in January and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a painter in Kallista is worth hiring?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Kallista has 66 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Sher Interiors (2022), South East Painters (2020) and Suedes 'n' Shades Painting & Decorating (2016) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average painter rating in Kallista?
Painters in Kallista have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 66 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
What makes Kallista different when it comes to painter work?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,003/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Kallista charge 9% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Kallista has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 47, a median household income of $2,003/week.