Find the top real estate agents in East Kempsey
As Australia's #1 real estate agent comparison site, we help over 2.6 million Australians research agents every year.*
Compare agents in:
Get more personalised agent results tailored to your property and needs
What makes selling in East Kempsey unique?
East Kempsey is a residential suburb on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, characterised by established streets of detached houses and modest cottages that favour practical, low-maintenance living. While it appeals to a broad range of buyers, families make up an important part of the local market, often prioritising space, functional layouts and convenient access to the town centre and everyday services.
Different properties in East Kempsey can attract different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the buyers most likely to be interested. That local knowledge helps an agent position a property appropriately and select the presentation and channels that best match buyer expectations for the area.
Last Updated: October 2026
East Kempsey property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in East Kempsey have increased 10% to $632k. There isn't enough data to report a median unit price. Auctions are uncommon here.
In East Kempsey, 38 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 36%, while 43 have sold, an increase of 79%. Even as more homes have come to market, homes here are selling in a median of 89 days, 20 days slower than the Kempsey average.
As properties typically take longer to sell, selecting an experienced agent who can sustain buyer interest, adapt their strategy throughout the campaign and negotiate effectively can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $660K | Up 13.8% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 35 | Up 6.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 36 | Up 20.0% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 85 days | 19 days slower than the Kempsey area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
See which agents sold the most properties like yours in East Kempsey
Why choosing the right local agent in East Kempsey 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 Kempsey.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in East Kempsey sell 1.1x faster than the suburb average.
85
Days
Suburb avg.
80
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in East Kempsey sell 15% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in East Kempsey are responsible for 61.1% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your East Kempsey 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 Kempsey average around 2.33%, or approximately $14,710 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 Kempsey avg commission2.3%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near East Kempsey
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near East Kempsey - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
- Real estate agents Kempsey | Kempsey suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents South Kempsey | South Kempsey suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents West Kempsey | West Kempsey suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Verges Creek | Verges Creek suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Frederickton | Frederickton 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.
Source: Copyright © 2026 Australian Property Monitors Pty Ltd trading as Domain Insight (DI). This information is published and compiled by DI and in developing it DI also relies on the information supplied by a number of external sources.
Customer service centre: 1800 817 616
For more information about our data sources and methodology, please see our Website Data Disclaimers.