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Painters based in each state and territory.
- New South Wales3,269painters based here
- Victoria2,816painters based here
- Queensland2,097painters based here
- Western Australia826painters based here
- South Australia564painters based here
- Tasmania188painters based here
- Australian Capital Territory146painters based here
- Northern Territory79painters based here
Every region in Australia
All 88 regions, grouped by state, capital city first. Numbers are painters based there.
New South Wales
28 regions
- Greater Parramatta249
- Inner South West Sydney188
- Greater Blacktown182
- Ryde & Epping166
- South West Sydney132
- Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury122
- Inner West Sydney122
- North Sydney & Hornsby116
- Sydney CBD & Inner South106
- Northern Beaches100
- Blue Mountains & Outer West79
- Eastern Suburbs62
- Outer South West Sydney54
- Sutherland Shire39
Victoria
17 regions
Queensland
19 regions
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
1 region
Northern Territory
2 regions
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Licences, contracts and deposits for painting work differ across the country. Check yours before you sign.
| Rule | NSW | VIC | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LicenceWhat the register calls it | Contractor licence (painting) | Domestic builder registration (limited to painting and decorating) | Contractor licence (Painting and decorating) | Building work contractor's licence | Painting contractor registration | No licence needed | No licence needed | No licence needed |
| Licence needed fromJob value that triggers it | Over $5,00012 | Over $10,0003 | Over $3,3004 | Any job value5 | $1,000 or more6 | Never | Never | Never |
| Check the registerThe official public register | Building Commission NSW register | Building and Plumbing Commission register | Queensland Building and Construction Commission register | Consumer and Business Services register | Building and Energy (WA Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) register | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Written contractRequired above | Over $5,000 · large job contract over $20,0007 | Over $10,0008 | Over $3,300 · Level 2 regulated contract (full written contract) from $20,000 | From $20,000 | Over $7,500 | From $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Deposit capMost you can be asked for | Up to 10%97 | Not listed | Not listed | Up to 5%10 | Up to 6.5%11 | Not listed | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Warranty insuranceBuilder must hold it above | Over $20,000 · minimum cover $340,0007 | Over $20,0008 | Over $3,300 | From $20,000 · minimum cover $250,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply | Does not apply |
| Cooling-offAfter you sign | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000127 | 5 business days · on contracts over $10,0008 | 5 business days · on contracts over $3,300 | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | 5 business days · on contracts over $20,000 | Does not apply | Does not apply |
- 1NSW · Licence needed from: Add the cost of labour and materials, including GST.
- 2NSW · The painter needs no licence to paint only inside your home. A job that includes other building work can need one.
- 3VIC · You do not need a registered builder for a contract just for painting, whatever it costs.
- 4QLD · Licence needed from: Painting and decorating has its own licence class. Smaller jobs inside a bigger licensed contract still need a licence.
- 5SA · Licence needed from: Staff employed by a licensed business need no licence of their own.
- 6WA · Licence needed from: A painter needs registration only in the main populated areas of the state.
- 7NSW · A contract only for inside painting does not get these protections. One that includes other building work does.
- 8VIC · A contract just for painting does not get these protections. A bigger building job that includes it does.
- 9NSW · Deposit cap: Applies to jobs over $5,000. The cap does not apply to smaller jobs.
- 10SA · Deposit cap: Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. Smaller jobs have no deposit limit.
- 11WA · Deposit cap: This limit applies to jobs that cost more than $7,500 and less than $500,000.
- 12NSW · Cooling-off: The price includes GST.
NSW Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
VIC Sources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, Building Act 1993. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
QLD Sources: qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
SA Sources: cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026, Building Work Contractors Act 1995. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
WA Sources: wa.gov.au, Home Building Contracts Regulations 1992, Home Building Contracts Act 1991. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
TAS Sources: consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
NT Sources: Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 1993, Building (RBI and Fidelity Fund Schemes) Regulations 2012. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
ACT Sources: Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004, planning.act.gov.au, Building (General) Regulation 2008. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What painting costs
Across Australia, painting typically runs $1,429 – $2,866 for interior painting, and $5,304 – $9,832 for exterior painting.
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