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$1,821 – $3,474
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How to choose a good painter in Silkwood East
Painters in Silkwood East are rated highly, but most ratings rest on only a few reviews. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
The typical painter here has 3 reviews, so a high rating tells you less on its own. Of the 13 rated painters within 75 km of Silkwood East, 3 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
- 4.52
- typical reviews
- 3
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
62% of painters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 3 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Silkwood East13 rated painters3 typical reviews | 4.52 | 13 | 3 |
| Silkwood13 rated painters3 typical reviews | 4.52 | 13 | 3 |
| Goolboo13 rated painters3 typical reviews | 4.52 | 13 | 3 |
| Daveson12 rated painters4 typical reviews | 4.48 | 12 | 4 |
| Gulngai12 rated painters4 typical reviews | 4.48 | 12 | 4 |
| No 5 Branch14 rated painters3 typical reviews | 4.26 | 14 | 3 |
What painting costs
Across Australia, painting typically runs $1,821 – $3,474 for interior painting, and $5,304 – $9,832 for exterior painting.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Silkwood East. 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.
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.
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- 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.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Do painters need a licence in QLD?
Painters need a licence in QLD for jobs over $3,300.
Painting and decorating has its own licence class. Smaller jobs inside a bigger licensed contract still need a licence.
- Licence
- Contractor licence (Painting and decorating)
- Categories
- Painting and decorating, excluding applying cement render
- Regulator
- Queensland Building and Construction Commission
Sources: qbcc.qld.gov.au, Queensland Building and Construction Commission Regulation 2018. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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