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Interior painting cost in New South Wales
Most homeowners pay $5,150 – $8,550 (mid-range, typical $6,600, including GST), 2% above the national average.
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Price levels in New South Wales
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3,800 $2,950 – $4,950 | $2,985 | $480 |
| Mid-range | $6,600 $5,150 – $8,550 | $5,175 | $803 |
| Premium | $14,300 $11,200 – $18,700 | $12,071 | $974 |
Why prices in New South Wales are different
Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New South Wales cost about 1% more than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% above the national figure.
New South Wales ranks 4 of 8 states and territories for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does interior painting cost in New South Wales?
A mid-range job typically costs $6,600 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $5,150 and $8,550. A basic job is about $3,800 and a premium one about $14,300.
Is interior painting more expensive in New South Wales than the national average?
New South Wales: 2% above the national average. Labour makes up about 87% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in New South Wales cost about 1% more than the national average (official wage data: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in New South Wales?
About 87% at the mid-range level, around 95 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.