Hobart, TAS . price report
House Painting cost in Hobart
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.
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 in Hobart
- 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 Hobart
Painters Canberra
Local painters serving Canberra, Kingston. Listed from a public directory.
Pelham Painters
Local painters serving New Town, Mount Stuart, West Hobart, Sandy Bay. Listed from a public directory.
Protocol painting & decorating
Painting services, TAS.
R and TL Tatnell Painters
Local painters serving Hobart. Listed from a public directory.
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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
Ranges verified against these published guides, July 2026.