How much does a painter cost in Byron Bay?
Painting in Byron Bay costs $42–$105 per hour for a licensed painter, or $315–$1,050 for a single room (walls and ceiling). A whole-house interior repaint for a 3-bedroom costs $4,200–$10,000, while exterior repainting runs $4,200–$10,500.
We've compiled pricing from painters across Byron Bay as of October 2026. All prices include GST.
Detailed Pricing — Painter Cost in Byron Bay 2026
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| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painter (hourly rate) | $42/hr | $63 | $105 |
| Single room (walls + ceiling) | $315per room | $680 | $1,050 |
| Whole interior (3-bed house) | $4,200total | $6,800 | $10,000 |
| Whole interior (4-bed house) | $4,725total | $8,400 | $12,600 |
| Exterior (single-storey) | $4,200total | $6,800 | $10,500 |
| Exterior (two-storey) | $7,900total | $13,650 | $18,900 |
| Feature wall | $160per wall | $315 | $525 |
| Ceiling only (per room) | $210per room | $335 | $525 |
| Door (both sides) | $84per door | $135 | $210 |
| Fence painting/staining | $525total | $1,250 | $2,625 |
| Deck staining | $525total | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Wallpaper removal + repaint | $525per room | $945 | $1,575 |
| Painter day rate | $370per day | $525 | $680 |
| Interior painting per m2 (wall/ceiling surface area) | $21/sqm | $32 | $42 |
| Exterior painting per m2 (wall surface area) | $26/sqm | $42 | $63 |
| Whole interior (2-bed unit / apartment) | $2,625total | $4,400 | $6,800 |
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How Painting Costs Vary Across Byron Bay
Your suburb affects painting costs primarily through property type, access difficulty, and the condition of existing paintwork. Heritage homes cost significantly more than modern builds.
Byron Bay & surrounds we cover
Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Belongil, Bangalow, Mullumbimby.
What You'll Actually Pay — Real Painting Scenarios
Painting in Byron Bay, priced from the rows in our Byron Bay table.
Single room repaint — standard bedroom
One bedroom, walls and ceiling, is $315–$1,050 in our Byron Bay table; a ceiling on its own is $210–$525 and a single feature wall $160–$525. For a painting estimate on a few rooms, ask for them as one job rather than room by room.
Full interior repaint — 3-bedroom house
The whole interior of a three-bedroom Byron Bay house is $4,200–$10,000, and a two-bedroom unit or apartment $2,625–$6,800. By area, interior walls and ceilings run $21–$42 per square metre, which is the easiest way to compare quotes that measure differently.
Exterior repaint — single-storey brick veneer
Exterior house painting in Byron Bay is $4,200–$10,500 for a single-storey home, or $26–$63 per square metre of wall. Cape Byron is wettest in March (202.9 mm on average) and driest in September (65.9 mm) on Bureau of Meteorology records, so book exterior work away from the wet months.
Exterior repaint — two-storey weatherboard
Two storeys of weatherboard is $7,900–$18,900 here: scaffolding, scraping and sanding between boards and priming bare timber all come before the top coats. Older paint may contain lead — have it tested before anyone sands it.
Pre-sale refresh — interior only, neutral colour
Getting ready to sell? Repainting only the living areas, bedrooms and hallway is priced room by room at $315–$1,050, below the $4,200–$10,000 for a whole three-bedroom interior. A painter's day is $370–$680 if the list is a mix of touch-ups.
What Affects Painter Costs in Byron Bay
Interior vs exterior
Interior painting in Byron Bay ($4,200–$10,000 for a 3-bed) is generally cheaper than exterior ($4,200–$10,500) due to weather exposure, scaffolding needs, and prep work on external surfaces.
Surface condition
Freshly plastered walls are easy. Older Byron Bay homes with peeling paint, cracks, or wallpaper removal need extensive prep, which adds to labour costs.
Number of coats
Two coats over a primer is standard. Dark-to-light colour changes may need 3+ coats. Extra coats add to paint costs and labour time.
Ceiling height & access
Standard 2.4m ceilings are straightforward. Higher ceilings in older Byron Bay homes need scaffolding or platform ladders, increasing cost and time.
Paint quality
Budget paint ($30–$50/tin) vs premium (Dulux Wash & Wear, $70–$100/tin) affects both finish quality and longevity. Most Byron Bay painters recommend mid-range to premium for interiors.
Trim & detail work
Painting doors, window frames, skirting boards, and architraves is labour-intensive. A feature wall ($160–$525 in Byron Bay) with a different colour or texture adds cost.
How to Save Money on Painter Cost in Byron Bay
Finding house painters in Byron Bay
Byron Bay’s subtropical humidity, intense coastal sun and salt air are hard on exterior paintwork. For a painting estimate, our Byron Bay table puts a single room at $315–$1,050 and a single-storey exterior at $4,200–$10,500.
In NSW, painters must hold a contractor licence for any residential painting valued over $5,000 in labour and materials (including GST), so for most repaints it’s worth asking for their licence number and checking it on the NSW Government online licence check. Before you sign, get the insurance certificate and the scope — coats, preparation, products — in writing.
Exterior quotes in Byron Bay are easiest to compare by area: $26–$63 per square metre of wall in our table.
Frequently Asked Questions — Painter Cost in Byron Bay
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →
Painter costs by Byron Bay suburb
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