Ceiling Paint Only cost in Australia
Paint ceiling per m² (often cheaper than walls due to single colour). Here is what it typically costs, what is and isn't included, and how prices shift by city — then check your own quote against it.
Typical price (per m²)
$15 – $35 per m²
Most people pay around $22 per m²
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: medium. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
Materials are usually included in the quoted price.
Standard ceiling white. Specialty paint (mould-resistant) adds 15–25%.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
Ceiling Paint Only prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $15 – $35 per m² | $22 per m² |
| Melbourne | $14 – $32 per m² | $20 per m² |
| Brisbane | $13 – $30 per m² | $19 per m² |
| Perth | $12 – $29 per m² | $18 per m² |
| Adelaide | $12 – $27 per m² | $17 per m² |
| Canberra | $14 – $33 per m² | $20 per m² |
| Hobart | $12 – $29 per m² | $18 per m² |
| Darwin | $13 – $31 per m² | $19 per m² |
| Gold Coast | $12 – $29 per m² | $18 per m² |
| Toowoomba | $12 – $27 per m² | $17 per m² |
| Ballarat | $13 – $29 per m² | $18 per m² |
| Bendigo | $12 – $29 per m² | $18 per m² |
| Townsville | $13 – $30 per m² | $19 per m² |
| Mackay | $14 – $32 per m² | $20 per m² |
| Albury-Wodonga | $12 – $28 per m² | $18 per m² |
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