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House Painting cost in Australia
Interior and exterior painting are priced separately, with exterior work costing more due to surface preparation, weather protection and access equipment. Most painters quote a fixed project price once they have inspected the job, though hourly rates apply to small jobs.
See also: Handyman Rates cost, Roofing and Gutters cost, House Cleaning cost.
Price ranges by job#
Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.
- Hourly rate$50 to $100 per hour
- Interior single room$300 to $800
walls and ceiling
- Interior repaint, 3-bedroom house$3,000 to $8,000
- Exterior repaint, single storey$4,000 to $10,000
- Ceiling painting$200 to $500 per room
- Fence painting$20 to $50 per metre
What moves your quote#
- 01Interior versus exterior: exterior work costs more per square metre due to prep and weather protection
- 02Number of coats and colour change: dark-to-light repaints often need an extra coat
- 03Surface preparation such as filling, sanding and priming is often the biggest labour component
- 04Access: two-storey homes typically need scaffolding or a boom lift on top of the paint price
- 05Paint quality and brand specified
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Painting providers in Australia
2 Coats Painting & Decorating
Painting services, NSW.
3 Colours Painting Services
Painting services, NSW.
3D Painting Group
Painting services, NSW.
7 Colours Painting and Maintenance House Painters
Painting services, NSW.
A Grade Painters
Painting services, NSW.
A-Z Property Painting
Painting services, NSW.
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Common questions#
Do painters charge by the hour or a fixed price?
Most quote a fixed project price, though hourly rates run $50 to $100 per hour for smaller jobs.
How much does it cost to repaint a single room?
A single room, walls and ceiling, typically costs $300 to $800 including preparation and two coats.
Why is exterior painting more expensive than interior?
Exterior work factors in weather protection, surface prep and access equipment: a single-storey exterior repaint runs $4,000 to $10,000 against $3,000 to $8,000 for a full interior repaint of a similar sized home.
Is ceiling painting quoted separately?
Yes, ceilings are usually a separate line item at $200 to $500 per room given the extra care needed around light fittings and fans.
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Sources#
Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.