Interior Room Paint cost in Australia
Paint a single room — walls, ceiling, trims (2 coats). 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 room)
$350 – $950 per room
Most people pay around $600 per room
National guide (Sydney baseline). Confidence: high. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.
Materials
Materials are sometimes included and sometimes charged separately, so always confirm.
Premium painters include paint. Budget operators charge paint separately ($60–$150 per 4L tin).
GST & fees
Quotes usually include GST.
Interior Room Paint prices by city
City figures apply local cost-of-living adjustments to the national guide.
| City | Typical range | Around |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $350 – $950 per room | $600 per room |
| Melbourne | $322 – $874 per room | $552 per room |
| Brisbane | $298 – $808 per room | $510 per room |
| Perth | $287 – $779 per room | $492 per room |
| Adelaide | $273 – $741 per room | $468 per room |
| Canberra | $326 – $884 per room | $558 per room |
| Hobart | $287 – $779 per room | $492 per room |
| Darwin | $308 – $836 per room | $528 per room |
| Gold Coast | $291 – $789 per room | $498 per room |
| Toowoomba | $273 – $741 per room | $468 per room |
| Ballarat | $294 – $798 per room | $504 per room |
| Bendigo | $291 – $789 per room | $498 per room |
| Townsville | $298 – $808 per room | $510 per room |
| Mackay | $322 – $874 per room | $552 per room |
| Albury-Wodonga | $280 – $760 per room | $480 per room |
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