Exterior House Repaint cost in Australia
Full exterior repaint of 3-bedroom single-storey home. 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
$4,500 – $14,000
Most people pay around $8,500
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
Materials are usually included in the quoted price.
Quotes usually include paint, prep, and 2-coat finish. Scaffolding adds 10–20% on multi-storey.
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
Exterior House Repaint prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $4,500 – $14,000 | $8,500 |
| Melbourne | $4,140 – $12,880 | $7,820 |
| Brisbane | $3,825 – $11,900 | $7,225 |
| Perth | $3,690 – $11,480 | $6,970 |
| Adelaide | $3,510 – $10,920 | $6,630 |
| Canberra | $4,185 – $13,020 | $7,905 |
| Hobart | $3,690 – $11,480 | $6,970 |
| Darwin | $3,960 – $12,320 | $7,480 |
| Gold Coast | $3,735 – $11,620 | $7,055 |
| Toowoomba | $3,510 – $10,920 | $6,630 |
| Ballarat | $3,780 – $11,760 | $7,140 |
| Bendigo | $3,735 – $11,620 | $7,055 |
| Townsville | $3,825 – $11,900 | $7,225 |
| Mackay | $4,140 – $12,880 | $7,820 |
| Albury-Wodonga | $3,600 – $11,200 | $6,800 |
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