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Rating: 4.9 (1026 reviews)

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4.9 based on 1026 reviews of 24 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 Princes Hill

Thursday: 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

"Women at Work and Avril have completed several painting projects for us. Always really helpful and professional. "

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 7:30am 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

"They were so amazing and highly reliable! They were also so friendly and helpful! He also went out of his way to help..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"High quality work and very pleasant to deal with. Made great efforts to ensure that I was happy with colour matching. "

5.0

71 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Steve's Painting Services

"Steve is a pleasure to work with. Punctual, clean, tidy and thorough. I lived in my house while he was painting and..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 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

"great workmanship and eye detail. very friendly experienced and happy to help you pleased with my job"

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"Scott & his team have done an amazing job restoring our 1920 weatherboard home which was in dire need of repair. We..."

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 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

"Amir was a pleasure to deal with. He completed the job in good time and was very competitive price wise."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 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..."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Ian provided a prompt and excellent service at reasonable cost. Thanks!"

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Princes Hill

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 has done a skilful job for us. He was reliable, cooperative and his pricing was reasonable. JohnR"

5.0

63 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

"Overall, I had an exceptional experience with gold painting, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for..."

4.9

63 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 91 609 738 285 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"Got APMG To paint interior or our house. They were very accommodating with colors and they also helped us with color..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Brunswick VIC

"Friendly & Great Customer Service. Fantastic Local Small Business! #1"

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

21 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 95 644 673 814

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 7:30am to 7:30pm

"Matthew and his team were wonderful. Professionals trustworthy and Punctual . The rate was very reasonable. We are..."

5.0

18 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 85 142 004 967 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"The exteriors of my house was looking quite sad and needed a fresh coat of paint. I found the Staunch Greco team..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Clifton Hill VIC

"As far as we're concerned this is the best paint shop, both for the trade and DIY'ers. Friendly helpful service. They..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 3.5

Clifton Hill VIC

"I'm painting my house for the first time and doing the work myself. Bristol Clifton Hill staff have been brilliant -..."

5.0

14 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"My bathroom was in a bit of a terrible state, from over bleaching and wear and tear. I consulted with Ash and he was..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Impeccable work with superb attention to detail. The years of experience from the 360 trades painting crew shows on..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Awesome service and very professional painter. I’m sure this business will satisfy every need."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Alex and his team painted the exterior of our weatherboard house which - after 20 years of neglect - was extremely..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Excellent job, courteous service, reliable and will use again. Recommend definitely"

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"When Nat emailed me asking for a review I came here to write it right away... Nat was the ultimate professional. He..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters in Princes Hill

Data-driven insights based on 1,022 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

88 / 100

Local Service Score

18 Award Winners

$5,200 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,600–$8,000

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Princes Hill has an unusually strong field of painters — 18 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (72% award rate), with 1,022 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Typical costs

Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, painters servicing Princes Hill typically charge a median of $5,200, with most jobs ranging from $3,600 to $8,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Carlton North ($5,200), Brunswick East ($5,000), Brunswick ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Reviews & trust

Customer responses collected since 2026 show strong satisfaction: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. With 53.8 new reviews per year — 222% above the Victorian average — Princes Hill has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Princes Hill tends to peak around July and ease off in March — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

About the area

Despite above-median household incomes ($2,218/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Princes Hill charge 24% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.

Based on 1,022 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

53.8 / yr Review velocity +608%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

40.9 avg Reviews / provider

124.7 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Princes Hill area

See the figures behind this chart

Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Princes Hill area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	3	4.7	no prices reported
2010	3	4.7	$10,250
2011	6	5.0	$9,000
2012	8	5.0	$2,506
2013	44	4.9	$3,200
2014	54	4.7	$4,400
2015	58	4.8	$1,700
2016	48	4.8	$1,550
2017	89	5.0	$2,090
2018	62	4.9	$4,000
2019	45	5.0	$9,000
2020	116	5.0	$2,500
2021	181	5.0	$5,000
2022	115	5.0	$4,750
2023	45	5.0	$2,700
2024	96	5.0	$6,600
2025	25	5.0	$3,800
2026	23	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Princes Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

2,005 Population

17.1% Own with mortgage

14.3% Houses

$2,218 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 Princes Hill 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.

Painters in Princes Hill — FAQs

How much does a painter cost in Princes Hill?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Princes Hill typically charge between $3,600 and $8,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

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

According to 17 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Princes Hill 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 Princes Hill?

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

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

Start by comparing customer reviews — Princes Hill has 1,022 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 15 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 Princes Hill average is 100%.

What is the average painter rating in Princes Hill?

Painters in Princes Hill have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,022 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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Painters in Princes Hill

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About the area

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Princes Hill area

Princes Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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