Pricing guide
Painting Cost in Sydney
House painting costs vary by size, surface condition, and paint quality.
Range
$800–$5,000+
Median
$2,800
Confidence
Moderate
95+ data points
Price by type and size
1-bed interior
Range$800–1,500
Median$1,100
2-bed interior
Range$1,200–2,200
Median$1,700
3-bed interior
Range$2,000–4,000
Median$2,800
3-bed exterior
Range$3,000–6,000
Median$4,200
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Add-on pricing
| Add-on | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ceiling (per room) | $150–300 |
| Door (per door) | $60–120 |
| Wallpaper removal | $20–40/sqm |
What drives price up
▲Surface prep (60% of the job)
▲High ceilings
▲Wallpaper removal
▲Premium paints
▲Lead paint
Usually included
- ✓Surface prep
- ✓Two coats
- ✓Masking/protection
- ✓Minor crack fill
- ✓Clean-up
Usually excluded
- ○Major plaster repair
- ○Wallpaper removal
- ○Lead paint
- ○Scaffolding
Common mistakes
Cheapest quote, bad paint
Single-coat builder paint fades in 2 years.
Skipping prep
Good paint on bad surface = bad result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many coats?
Two is standard.
Paint before selling?
Almost always yes. Highest-ROI improvement.
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Transparency
85%
Response
< 4hrs
Range
$900–$4,800
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