Find the top real estate agents in Geelong

Geelong sits between a well-known waterfront precinct and a broad mix of suburban, coastal and greenfield neighbourhoods, which gives sellers a wide range of buyer profiles to expect. Inner suburbs such as Newtown, Highton and Manifold Heights are defined by established, character-filled homes and attract longer-term owner-occupiers and downsizers, while Geelong West's small high street with cafes and independent shops has been gentrifying and draws buyers who value local amenity. Median prices have edged up gently, up 5.7% on the year to $700,000, the highest level in three years, and the median sits just off the cycle high reached in October 2022.

Homes are selling in a median of 29 days, materially faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 60% over the past year⁽¹⁾, and transaction activity has ticked up, up 13.6% on the year. Armstrong Creek remains a major growth corridor of master-planned estates that brings younger buyers and first-home purchasers, while Waurn Ponds acts as a substantial education and retail hub and Avalon’s industrial and aviation precinct is creating new local employment that is changing buyer interest in nearby suburbs. Strong regional rail and freeway connections to Melbourne also continue to shape commuter demand and make outer suburbs more attractive to city-linked buyers.

Real estate agents in Geelong often specialise in particular pockets, so choosing one with local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market can help target the right buyers. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 8% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $615,000 sits 12.1% below the broader area median of $700,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 28 days, 1 day faster than the area's typical 29 days, converting 76.8% of their listings into a successful sale, 14.2 percentage points ahead of the area's 62.6%.

The average commission rate is 1.74% (around $12,000 on a median-priced home). These rates often reflect campaign length and the marketing reach required to find buyers across very different parts of Geelong, and they can vary between inner suburbs, family pockets and growth corridors. 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.