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What to expect when hiring painters in North Sydney
Where painters near North Sydney are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where painters near North Sydney are based
11 painters are based in North Sydney and 109 within 5 km, the most in Sydney, Glebe and Lane Cove.
- based in North Sydney
- 11
- within 5 km
- 109
- within 15 km
- 696
Painters based in each suburb
- None listed yet
- Water
The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.
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- Annandale
- Balgowlah
- Balmain
- Balmain East
- Bellevue Hill
- Birchgrove
- Castlecrag
- Centennial Park
- Chippendale
- Darlington
- Double Bay
- Drummoyne
- Edgecliff
- Greenwich
- Haberfield
- Haymarket
- Hunters Hill
- Kirribilli
- Lane Cove North
- Lane Cove West
- Lavender Bay
- Lilyfield
- Lindfield
- McMahons Point
- Middle Cove
- Millers Point
- Milsons Point
- Mosman
- Naremburn
- Neutral Bay
- Northbridge
- Paddington
- Petersham
- Potts Point
- Pyrmont
- Riverview
- Rose Bay
- Roseville
- Rozelle
- Russell Lea
- Seaforth
- St Leonards
- Stanmore
- The Rocks
- Ultimo
- Vaucluse
- Waverton
- Willoughby
- Wollstonecraft
- Woollahra
- Woolloomooloo
How to choose a good painter in North Sydney
North Sydney has plenty of well-reviewed painters to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most painters here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical painter has 8 reviews. Of the 565 rated painters within 15 km of North Sydney, 142 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.85
- typical reviews
- 8
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
79% of painters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 8 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcmahons Point573 painters8 typical reviews | 4.85 | 573 | 8 |
| Lavender Bay571 painters8 typical reviews | 4.85 | 571 | 8 |
| North Sydney565 painters8 typical reviews | 4.85 | 565 | 8 |
| Waverton596 painters8 typical reviews | 4.84 | 596 | 8 |
| Hmas Waterhen596 painters8 typical reviews | 4.84 | 596 | 8 |
| North Sydney Shoppingworld559 painters8 typical reviews | 4.84 | 559 | 8 |
What painting should cost in North Sydney
Painting in North Sydney usually runs $1,429 – $2,866 for interior painting, and $5,297 – $9,818 for exterior painting.
What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a painter.
Heritage Controls
North Sydney has significant heritage presence. Exterior renovations on heritage-listed properties often need council heritage approval — approved colour palettes, materials, and profiles may be enforced. Check before starting.
Marine-Grade Fixings Required
North Sydney sits in the most severe corrosion zone — right on the coast. All external fixings must be marine-grade stainless steel, and structural steel needs hot-dip galvanising as a minimum. Standard products fail rapidly here.
Schedule Outdoor Work for Drier Months
North Sydney gets more rain than most areas — exterior painting work benefits from scheduling in the drier months. Your tradie will work around the forecast, but booking ahead gives the best run of clear days.
Strata Area
North Sydney is predominantly apartments and units — body corporate approval is often needed before external work can start. Check with your owners corporation early in the process.
Body Corp Sign-Off May Be Needed
North Sydney is predominantly apartments and units. Body corporate approval is typically required before painting work affecting common property, shared wiring, or building systems. Check with your owners corporation early — approval can add weeks.
Best time of year for exterior painting in North Sydney
Ideal months: December to January, April to May and September to October.
Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.
What's in a good Painting quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each painter's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price — and it costs you nothing.
- 01Surface prep
Filling, sanding, priming and washing, where the quality lives.
- 02Paint brand and coats
The exact product, and how many coats. Standard is two.
- 03Room-by-room scope
Walls, ceilings, skirting, doors and windows, all named.
- 04Exclusions
What's not included, like powder-coated windows or plaster repairs.
- 05Insurance and licence
Public liability and the painter's licence or ABN.
- 06GST-inclusive total
One figure with GST, as Australian Consumer Law requires.
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Painting licensing in New South Wales
Painting work may require registration in New South Wales. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.
What to look for
- Valid state contractor licence or registration displayed on quotes and advertising (where applicable)
- ABN with active GST registration
- Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
- Master Painters Australia or HIA membership
- White Card (construction induction)
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