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"We tasked Iain with updating our 1930's house and he's done an amazing job. He's a great communicator, problem solver..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Oakleigh receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 772 reviews.
Women At Work Painters
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"Delighted with the thorough, efficient fence makeover by cheerful Henelee and her lads. "
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"The attention to detail from start to finish was incredible. The painters took great care to ensure every surface was..."
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"The team at Melbourne House Painters have just completed the external painting of our double storey home here in..."
Steve's Painting Services
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"I highly recommend Steve's Painting Services. The work was completed to an extremely high standard and the house was..."
Totally Maintenance & Painting
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"Excellent job, reasonable price, good advices re colour and extent of job"
Paint'N'Pot
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"We want to thank Max and his team for their excellent work. Our home was painted with the upmost care. They arrived..."
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"Completed within timely manner. Quick to respond. Met all expectations. Easy to work with and thorough. Friendly. "
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"I contacted SouthEast painters for a quote after seeing a lot of great reviews. They were extremely informative,..."
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"Ali is really fantastic with his job ,punctual and reliable.would like to recommend others.100 % satisfied with his job."
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"Iain fixed our eaves and front bannister. I am ordinarily quite the perfectionist and thus not always happy with the..."
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"These guys painted one of our residences for us and they were great. They quoted fairly, did a great job and made our..."
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"Very good quality job and will them again for our projects "
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"really, Afshin is very professional provides good suggestions and punctual. End result came out very great. Thanks..."
"'Professional and affordable service.'"
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"It was a great experience from the minute I called to make the appointment. Invictus Painters are professional and..."
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"We've had a few projects around the house lately - involving staining a large deck and painting a room, so we needed..."
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"Painted my houses three times as well as my business premises. Excellent work and a competitive fair price. I would..."
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"Valdemar's Painters did outstanding job painting interior of my apartment. On top of that they are extremely..."
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"Great service Paragon Built! Thank you so much for renovating and remodeling our bathroom/ kitchen. It looks perfect..."
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"Painted the exterior and interior of my home including recently a new front picket fence. Tomasz's work is..."
"'Very good we are very happy with the result, he was quick and efficient and reasonably priced!'"
"The quality of the products and customer service are very impressive. It's very easy and fun to apply. I will..."
"is a cool website, i purchase few modern wallpaper roll from them great design and service"
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Insights for painters servicing Oakleigh
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
Oakleigh painter reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 771 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses
Oakleigh 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 771 customer reviews.
Going rates
Most jobs range from $3,000 to $10,000. Nearby: Huntingdale ($5,000), Hughesdale ($5,000), Chadstone ($5,000).
Reviews & ratings
From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. At 38.6 painter reviews a year — 130% above the Victorian average — Oakleigh collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Oakleigh suggest painter demand runs hottest in July and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Area profile in brief
Oakleigh's household income sits at $1,926/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local painter pricing tracks that profile — 400% above the Victorian average.
Based on 771 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Oakleigh area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2007 | 1 | 4.0 | $1,200 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 5.0 | $20,000 |
| 2011 | 6 | 5.0 | $9,000 |
| 2012 | 8 | 4.6 | $500 |
| 2013 | 45 | 4.9 | $3,200 |
| 2014 | 43 | 4.8 | $6,000 |
| 2015 | 36 | 4.8 | $1,400 |
| 2016 | 35 | 4.9 | $1,200 |
| 2017 | 40 | 5.0 | $1,750 |
| 2018 | 29 | 5.0 | $7,950 |
| 2019 | 32 | 5.0 | $9,000 |
| 2020 | 90 | 5.0 | $4,500 |
| 2021 | 168 | 5.0 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 54 | 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 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh — FAQs
How much do painters charge in Oakleigh?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Oakleigh typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 400% above the Victorian average.
Are local painters worth recommending?
According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Oakleigh again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Oakleigh?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Oakleigh tends to peak in July and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right painter in Oakleigh?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Oakleigh has 771 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 9 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 Oakleigh average is 100%.
How do Oakleigh painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Oakleigh have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 771 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.