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Interior painting cost in Victoria
Most homeowners pay $5,000 – $8,350 (mid-range, typical $6,400, including GST), 2% below the national average.
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Price levels in Victoria
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3,700 $2,900 – $4,850 | $2,901 | $480 |
| Mid-range | $6,400 $5,000 – $8,350 | $5,030 | $803 |
| Premium | $14,000 $10,900 – $18,200 | $11,732 | $974 |
Why prices in Victoria are different
Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 2% less 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% below the national figure.
Victoria ranks 6 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 Victoria?
A mid-range job typically costs $6,400 including GST, with most homeowners paying between $5,000 and $8,350. A basic job is about $3,700 and a premium one about $14,000.
Is interior painting more expensive in Victoria than the national average?
Victoria: 2% below the national average. Labour makes up about 86% of a mid-range interior painting job, around 95 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Victoria cost about 2% less 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% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Victoria?
About 86% 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.