National pricing guide

Painting Cost in Australia

Painting prices vary across Australia. The national range runs $900–$5500, with cities like Adelaide and Hobart cheaper than the median and Sydney typically the most expensive. See your city below for specific pricing.

National range
$900–$5500
Median
$3200
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Painting cost by city

Click your city for local pricing data, suburb breakdowns, and city-specific FAQ.

Sydney

national median

National median
Range$900–$5500
Median$3200

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Melbourne

8% below national

Range$828–$5060
Median$2944

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Brisbane

15% below national

Range$765–$4675
Median$2720

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Perth

18% below national

Range$738–$4510
Median$2624

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Adelaide

22% below national

Range$702–$4290
Median$2496

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Canberra

7% below national

Range$837–$5115
Median$2976

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Hobart

18% below national

Range$738–$4510
Median$2624

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Darwin

12% below national

Range$792–$4840
Median$2816

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Gold Coast

17% below national

Range$747–$4565
Median$2656

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Toowoomba

22% below national

Range$702–$4290
Median$2496

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Ballarat

16% below national

Range$756–$4620
Median$2688

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Bendigo

17% below national

Range$747–$4565
Median$2656

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Townsville

15% below national

Range$765–$4675
Median$2720

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Mackay

8% below national

Range$828–$5060
Median$2944

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Albury-Wodonga

20% below national

Range$720–$4400
Median$2560

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Price by type and size

National averages. Actual prices vary by city, see your city above for local pricing.

1-bed interior

Range$800–1,500
Median$1,100

2-bed interior

Range$1,200–2,200
Median$1,700

3-bed interior

Range$2,000–4,000
Median$2,800

3-bed exterior

Range$3,000–6,000
Median$4,200

Add-on pricing

Add-onCost
Ceiling (per room)$150–300
Door (per door)$60–120
Wallpaper removal$20–40/sqm

What drives price up

▲Surface prep (60% of the job)
▲High ceilings
▲Wallpaper removal
▲Premium paints
▲Lead paint

Usually included

  • ✓Surface prep
  • ✓Two coats
  • ✓Masking/protection
  • ✓Minor crack fill
  • ✓Clean-up

Usually excluded

  • ○Major plaster repair
  • ○Wallpaper removal
  • ○Lead paint
  • ○Scaffolding

Common mistakes

Cheapest quote, bad paint

Single-coat builder paint fades in 2 years.

Skipping prep

Good paint on bad surface = bad result.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many coats?

Two is standard.

Paint before selling?

Almost always yes. Highest-ROI improvement.

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