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Find 61 painters within 75 km of Wellington 5259 — expect travel time for providers coming from Veitch, Mount Barker and surrounds. Compare ratings, reviews, and credentials from local professionals.
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$1,429 – $2,866
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What to expect when hiring painters in Wellington
How to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
How to choose a good painter in Wellington
Ratings in Wellington sit a little below nearby suburbs, at 4.69 stars on average. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Ratings vary more here, so using the star rating will help you choose a good painter. The typical painter has 5 reviews. Of the 33 rated painters within 75 km of Wellington, 5 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
- 4.69
- typical reviews
- 5
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
73% of painters here have 4.8 or more
Number of reviews
Half have 5 or fewer reviews
How does that compare to other suburbs?
| Suburb | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalpa122 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.83 | 122 | 5 |
| Jervois35 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.77 | 35 | 5 |
| Tailem Bend30 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.74 | 30 | 5 |
| Wellington33 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.69 | 33 | 5 |
| East Wellington33 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.69 | 33 | 5 |
| Wellington East33 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.69 | 33 | 5 |
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 Wellington. 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.
Keep Gutters Clear and Check Council Rules
Wellington is classified as bushfire prone land — keeping gutters and roof valleys clear is especially important here. If your property is near bushland, check with council whether any specific requirements apply.
Cooler Months Give Better Results
Wellington has genuinely hot summers — heat affects how exterior materials cure and set. Scheduling exterior painting work for the cooler months often gives a better result. When summer work is unavoidable, your tradie will work around the temperature — application early, prep and shade-side work during the hottest part of the day.
Winter Frost
Wellington gets light frosts through winter — exterior painting work is best scheduled outside the coldest months for a proper cure.
Moderate Water Hardness
Wellington'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.
Best time of year for exterior painting in Wellington
Ideal months: November 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.
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Sources: cbs.sa.gov.au, sa.gov.au, Building Work Contractors Regulations 2026. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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