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$1,429 – $2,866
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What to expect when hiring painters in Adelaide
Where painters near Adelaide are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where the top 120 painters near Adelaide are based
Of the top 120 painters, 7 are based in Adelaide and 60 within 10 km, the most in Blair Athol, Broadview and Clearview. The other 47 are based more than 15 km away.
- based in Adelaide
- 7
- based within 10 km
- 60
- based within 15 km
- 73
- based further away
- 47
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How to choose a good painter in Adelaide
Adelaide 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 6 reviews. Of the 242 rated painters within 15 km of Adelaide, 45 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
- 4.78
- typical reviews
- 6
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
74% of painters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 6 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide University249 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.78 | 249 | 5 |
| Rundle Mall246 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.78 | 246 | 5 |
| Station Arcade246 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.78 | 246 | 5 |
| Adelaide242 rated painters6 typical reviews | 4.78 | 242 | 6 |
| Sturt Street241 rated painters6 typical reviews | 4.78 | 241 | 6 |
| Halifax Street247 rated painters6 typical reviews | 4.77 | 247 | 6 |
What painting costs
Across Australia, painting typically runs $1,429 – $2,866 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 Adelaide. 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.
Seasonal Rainfall
Adelaide gets moderate rainfall, so timing matters for exterior painting work. Targeting the drier months gives the best run of uninterrupted days.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Summers in Adelaide are warm enough to affect exterior painting work — materials can dry or cure too quickly on the hottest days. Your tradie will plan their work around the temperature — prep and shade-side work in the heat, application when conditions are right.
Moderate Water Hardness
Adelaide's water is moderately hard — mineral deposits build up gradually on glass, tiles, taps, and fixtures. Regular professional cleaning helps manage the build-up before it becomes stubborn.
Strata Area
Adelaide 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
Adelaide 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 Adelaide
Ideal months: October to April.
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.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Do painters need a licence in SA?
Painters need a licence in SA for any job.
Staff employed by a licensed business need no licence of their own.
- Licence
- Building work contractor's licence
- Categories
- Other specified building work
- Regulator
- Consumer and Business Services
Sources: cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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