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Painters across Melbourne
Painters based in each region of Melbourne.
Where the painters are
1,890painters
- South East Melbourne435
- Western Melbourne332
- North East Melbourne266
- Inner Melbourne210
- Outer East Melbourne169
+ 4 more regions in Melbourne
Regions and areasPainters in South East Melbourne
435 based here · Region
Painters in Western Melbourne
332 based here · Region
Painters in North East Melbourne
266 based here · Region
Painters in Inner Melbourne
210 based here · Region
Painters in Outer East Melbourne
169 based here · Region
Painters in Inner East Melbourne
153 based here · Region
Top-rated painters in Melbourne
The best-rated painters based in Melbourne.
Painters need a licence in VIC for jobs over $10,000. You do not need a registered builder for a contract just for painting, whatever it costs.
VIC rules for paintersSources: consumer.vic.gov.au, Building Regulations 2018, bpc.vic.gov.au. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
How to choose a good painter in Melbourne
Melbourne 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 7 reviews. Of the 1333 rated painters based in Melbourne, 324 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
- 4.86
- typical reviews
- 7
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 20+
Star rating
80% of painters here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 7 or fewer reviews
How do areas in Melbourne compare?
| Area | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer East Melbourne119 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.91 | 119 | 7 |
| Western Melbourne239 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.87 | 239 | 7 |
| North East Melbourne204 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.87 | 204 | 7 |
| North West Melbourne67 rated painters5 typical reviews | 4.87 | 67 | 5 |
| All Melbourne1333 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.86 | 1333 | 7 |
| Inner East Melbourne106 rated painters9 typical reviews | 4.86 | 106 | 9 |
| South East Melbourne311 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.85 | 311 | 7 |
| Inner Melbourne141 rated painters8 typical reviews | 4.85 | 141 | 8 |
| Inner South Melbourne87 rated painters7 typical reviews | 4.83 | 87 | 7 |
Regions and areas in Melbourne
Every region in Melbourne with its areas. Numbers are painters based there.
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