Sydney cost report · by category
The cost of painting & decorating jobs in Sydney
Interior and exterior painting, plaster and finishes. In Sydney, these jobs typically run 10% higher than the national average. Here's what the 8 most common cost — indicative ranges to size up your job before you post.
8
jobs priced
$1,760
typical (median)
$110
from
Painting & Decorating jobs, most to least expensive
1
Interior painting
$7,150
Usually $440 – $14,300 · per m²
2
Blinds and curtains
$3,080
Usually $330 – $13,200 · per item
3
Interior designer
$2,750
Usually $220 – $22,000 · per m²
4
Plastering
$2,200
Usually $165 – $15,400 · per m²
5
Curtains
$1,320
Usually $165 – $11,000 · per item
6
Wallpapering
$1,320
Usually $330 – $6,600 · per m²
7
Ceiling repair
$1,100
Usually $220 – $6,600 · per m²
8
Upholstery repair
$990
Usually $110 – $5,500 · 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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