How much does a painter cost in Footscray?
Post-war brick homes on standard suburban blocks. Most electrical and plumbing is from the 1960s–80s and approaching replacement age. Strong local tradie supply keeps rates competitive. Most Melbourne tradies service Footscray at standard rates, though some add a small travel fee of $18–40 depending on their base.
Mixed — commercial precinct tight, residential streets fine. Not a major factor for most jobs.
How Footscray compares to nearby suburbs
Prices shift suburb-to-suburb based on travel time, parking, and local housing stock.
| Suburb | Painter rate | Zone | Tradie supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seddon | Nearby | Good | |
| Maribyrnong | Nearby | Good | |
| West Footscray | Nearby | Good | |
| Braybrook | Nearby | Good |
Painting in Footscray 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 Footscray as of October 2026. All prices include GST.
Detailed Pricing — Painter Cost in Footscray 2026
| 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 |
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Prices include GST. Based on Melbourne metro area, October 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.
How Painting Costs Vary Across Footscray
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.
Footscray & nearby suburbs we cover
Footscray, Seddon, Yarraville, West Footscray, Maribyrnong.
What You'll Actually Pay — Real Painting Scenarios
Painting in Footscray, priced from our Footscray table, which follows Melbourne rates.
Single room repaint — standard bedroom
A bedroom's walls and ceiling are $315–$1,050 in Footscray; a ceiling only is $210–$525. Painters price set-up and cleaning into every visit, so several rooms in one booking work out better than one at a time.
Full interior repaint — 3-bedroom house
The whole interior of a three-bedroom house is $4,200–$10,000 in our Footscray table, and the cost to paint a four-bedroom house interior rises to $4,725–$12,600. Doors, both sides, are $84–$210 each if they're being done too.
Exterior repaint — single-storey brick veneer
A single-storey exterior is $4,200–$10,500 here. Melbourne's Regional Office station records January as the driest month (46.8 mm) and October as the wettest (66.0 mm) on Bureau of Meteorology averages, so summer is the dry window for exterior paint.
Exterior repaint — two-storey weatherboard
A two-storey weatherboard exterior is $7,900–$18,900 in our table. Scaffolding and the preparation between boards are most of the job; get older paint tested for lead before it is sanded back.
Pre-sale refresh — interior only, neutral colour
Repainting before a sale doesn't have to mean the whole house: rooms are $315–$1,050 each, against $4,200–$10,000 for a full three-bedroom interior. Fences and decks can be refreshed too — fence painting or staining is $525–$2,625 and deck staining $525–$2,100.
What Affects Painter Costs in Footscray
Interior vs exterior
Interior painting in Footscray ($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 Footscray 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 Footscray homes need scaffolding or platform ladders, increasing cost and time.
Paint quality
Budget paint vs premium (for example Dulux Wash & Wear) affects both finish quality and longevity. Most Footscray 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 Footscray) with a different colour or texture adds cost.
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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 →