Find the top real estate agents in Inner South

The Inner South blends Canberra’s civic heart with leafy, established residential streets. Parkes' parliamentary precinct keeps demand steady among buyers seeking proximity to national institutions, while Yarralumla’s riverside avenues remain a heritage-rich enclave with a strong diplomatic presence. Family-oriented streets in Deakin, Forrest and Red Hill attract buyers focused on school catchments and garden space, while Kingston and Manuka provide the area's main retail and café strips that appeal to downsizers and professionals. Median prices have been broadly flat, down 1.3% on the year to $775,000. The median remains comfortably below the cycle high of March 2024.

Homes are selling in a median of 40 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in two years. Renewal along the Kingston foreshore and a lift in apartment supply around Barton have made the lifestyle precincts more prominent for buyers seeking low-maintenance living. The ACT government’s focus on urban consolidation and transport corridors is supporting this momentum, and the steady pool of public service and defence-affiliated buyers continues to underpin demand. Auctions are clearing at 46% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has seen more sales going through, up 14.2% on the year.

Local real estate agents in the Inner South often emphasise local knowledge and experience, along with a focused understanding of the local market. The top 3 local agents handled 20% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $735,000 sits 5.2% below the broader area median of $775,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 28 days, 12 days faster than the area's typical 40 days, converting 74.3% of their listings into a successful sale, 10.9 percentage points ahead of the area's 63.4%.

The average commission rate is 1.88% (around $15,000 on a median-priced home). When selecting an agent, look beyond the commission rate. Compare their specific track record in your local area, their recent sales volume, and their experience with properties similar to yours. Receive a personalised shortlist of top agents in your local area from our agent comparison tool to sell more confidently.