Painting costs in Australia
Ranges below come from named public cost guides, captured with dates and reviewed 2026-08-14. They are a starting point, not a quote: access, parts and urgency move every number, so Mendy collects real quotes instead of guessing.
Interior painting (one room, walls + trim)$300 to $1,000
Paint repairs & touch-ups$150 to $500
Sources for these ranges: Airtasker AU cost guides (2026); What's the Damage cost guides (2026); ServiceSeeking 2026 cost guides; The Quote Yard, wall patching NSW 2026. Captured 2026-07-29, reviewed 2026-08-14. How these guides are built
Priced by quote
These jobs vary too much for an honest guide range, so we do not publish one. Ask for a fixed price up front, or let Mendy collect quotes for you.
- Exterior painting
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