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What makes selling in Emerald unique?
Emerald, in Queensland's Central Highlands, is characterised by detached houses and low-rise residential streets that reflect its role as a regional service town. It appeals to a broad range of buyers, with families forming an important part of the local market as they often prioritise space, outdoor areas and proximity to local services, while buyers connected to regional industries and those seeking a quieter lifestyle also show interest.
Different properties in Emerald appeal to different audiences, and agents with suburb-specific experience understand these differences and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: November 2026
Emerald property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Emerald have increased 21% to $564k, while unit values have increased 29% to $329k, suggesting demand has been stronger for units and apartments. Homes here are typically sold by private treaty and hence, an auction clearance rate has not been reported.
In Emerald, 427 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 4%, while 468 have sold, down 7%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 39 days, 2 days faster than the Central Highlands average.
Choosing an experienced local agent who can accurately price your property, market it effectively and negotiate confidently can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $575K | Up 23.1% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $349K | Up 29.7% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 403 | Down 12.6% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 441 | Down 12.7% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 41 days | 1 days faster than the Central Highlands area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Emerald 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 Emerald.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the Emerald average.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Emerald sell 1.1x faster than the suburb average.
41
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Suburb avg.
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Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Emerald sell 6% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Emerald are responsible for 53.3% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Emerald agent
In Queensland, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.56% to 5%. Our data shows the commission rates in Emerald average around 2.91%, or approximately $16,146 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.
- Emerald avg commission2.9%
- QLD avg commission2.5%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Emerald
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(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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