House painting costs in Melbourne vary widely. A full interior repaint for a 3-bedroom house costs $5,000 to $14,000. A full exterior costs $5,000 to $25,000. The range depends on the size of your home, the condition of surfaces, and the paint system used.
This guide breaks down current Melbourne painting prices by service, room, and square metre so you know what to expect when requesting quotes.
Interior Painting Costs
Interior painting is priced by room, by square metre, or as a whole-house package.
- Per room (walls only): $300 to $800
- Per room (walls, ceiling, trims): $600 to $1,500
- Per square metre (walls): $20 to $45
- 3-bedroom house (full interior): $5,000 to $14,000
- 4-bedroom house (full interior): $8,000 to $18,000
Prices increase for high ceilings (above 2.7 metres), extensive crack filling, dark-to-light colour changes, and feature walls requiring multiple coats.
Professional painters in Melbourne charge $65 to $95 per hour plus GST. Most quote by the job rather than hourly.
Exterior Painting Costs
Exterior painting depends heavily on the cladding type and the condition of the existing paint.
- Weatherboard cottage (single storey): $5,000 to $10,000
- 3-bedroom weatherboard house: $8,000 to $15,000
- Double-storey weatherboard: $12,000 to $25,000
- Rendered home (single storey): $4,000 to $10,000
- Brick home: $3,000 to $8,000
Scaffolding adds $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the height and access. Heritage homes with detailed timber mouldings take longer to prepare and cost more.
Roof Painting Costs
- Concrete tile roof: $3,000 to $8,000
- Terracotta tile roof: $4,000 to $10,000
- Metal roof: $2,000 to $7,000
Roof painting includes high-pressure washing, tile repairs, re-pointing ridge caps, primer, and two coats of roof membrane.
Cabinet Painting Costs
- Small kitchen (10 to 15 doors): $1,000 to $2,500
- Medium kitchen (15 to 25 doors): $2,000 to $4,000
- Large kitchen: $3,000 to $5,000
- High-end 2-pack finish: $5,000 to $8,000
Compare this to a full kitchen replacement at $8,000 to $25,000+. Cabinet painting gives you a fresh look at 20% to 40% of the cost.
What Affects the Price?
Several factors push painting costs up or down:
- Surface condition: Walls with extensive cracking, peeling, or water damage need more preparation.
- Paint quality: Trade-grade Dulux products cost more than budget paint but last longer and carry manufacturer warranties.
- Number of coats: Dark-to-light colour changes need 3 or more coats. Standard repaints need 2.
- Access: High ceilings, multi-storey homes, and difficult access add cost for scaffolding and safety equipment.
- Season: Some painters offer 10% to 15% discounts for interior work booked during winter (June to August).
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Get 3 quotes from licensed painters. A reliable painter visits your home, inspects every surface, and provides a written quote with a line-by-line scope of work. Be cautious of quotes given without a site visit or quotes significantly below market range. They often indicate less preparation, fewer coats, or cheaper products.
How to Choose a Painter in Melbourne
Next Steps
Prestige Painting Experts provides free on-site quotes across 20 Melbourne suburbs. We use Dulux trade-grade paint, apply a minimum of two coats, and back every job with a 5-year workmanship warranty. Call 0423 481 233 or request a quote online.