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Some of the top local agents in East Ballina
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about East Ballina property prices, market trends and demographics.
Jamie Marshall
McGrath - Ballina/Lennox Head/Alstonville
42
Sales (12m)
$1.82M
Highest sale
16y
Experience
29 Houses
Sold (12m)
5 Units
Sold (12m)
Brad Rogan
Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay
44
Sales (12m)
$4M
Highest sale
16y
Experience
37 Houses
Sold (12m)
5 Units
Sold (12m)
Aiden Wilcox
Raine and Horne - Ballina / Alstonville
33
Sales (12m)
$2.15M
Highest sale
-
Experience
29 Houses
Sold (12m)
3 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in East Ballina unique?
East Ballina blends beachside houses, low-rise units and compact apartments, offering both family-sized homes and more manageable, easy-care options close to the coast. The suburb attracts a broad buyer pool, from families seeking outdoor lifestyle and space to downsizers and those looking for a holiday base, with investors also drawn by the area's rental prospects.
Different properties in East Ballina appeal to very different audiences, so an agent with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the property and the buyers most likely to be interested. Local knowledge helps ensure the features that matter are highlighted and the campaign targets the appropriate segment of the market.
Last Updated: October 2026
East Ballina property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in East Ballina have increased 8% to $1.4m, while unit values have increased 7% to $815k. Auctions are uncommon here.
In East Ballina, 89 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 2%, while 90 have sold, a decrease of 20%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 29 days, 16 days faster than the Ballina average.
With most properties selling within a month, selecting an experienced agent who can maximise buyer competition during a short, high-impact campaign can make a meaningful difference to your result.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $1.35M | Up 3.1% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $840K | Up 10.5% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 85 | Down 5.6% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 84 | Down 22.9% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 29 days | 17 days faster than the Ballina area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in East Ballina matters
Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in East Ballina.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the East Ballina average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in East Ballina sell 20% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in East Ballina are responsible for 58.3% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your East Ballina agent
In New South Wales, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.71%. Our data shows the commission rates in East Ballina average around 2.14%, or approximately $25,700 on a median-priced home.
Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.
Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.
- East Ballina avg commission2.1%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near East Ballina
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near East Ballina - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
- Real estate agents Ballina | Ballina suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Skennars Head | Skennars Head suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents West Ballina | West Ballina suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Cumbalum | Cumbalum suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Lennox Head | Lennox Head suburb profile and market trends
(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.
(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.
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