Cost report · by category
The cost of painting & decorating jobs
Interior and exterior painting, plaster and finishes. Here's what the 8 most common painting & decorating jobs typically cost in Australia — indicative ranges to size up your job before you post.
8
jobs priced
$1,600
typical (median)
$100
from
Painting & Decorating jobs, most to least expensive
1
Interior painting
$6,500
Usually $400 – $13,000 · per m²
2
Blinds and curtains
$2,800
Usually $300 – $12,000 · per item
3
Interior designer
$2,500
Usually $200 – $20,000 · per m²
4
Plastering
$2,000
Usually $150 – $14,000 · per m²
5
Curtains
$1,200
Usually $150 – $10,000 · per item
6
Wallpapering
$1,200
Usually $300 – $6,000 · per m²
7
Ceiling repair
$1,000
Usually $200 – $6,000 · per m²
8
Upholstery repair
$900
Usually $100 – $5,000 · per item
Indicative Australian ranges from our cost-guide dataset — a starting point, not a quote. See the full national report for methodology, or get real local quotes before you commit.
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