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Some of the top local agents in Lake Cathie
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Lake Cathie property prices, market trends and demographics.
David Evans
HEM Property - Port Macquarie
93
Sales (12m)
-
Highest sale
-
Experience
50 Houses
Sold (12m)
31 Units
Sold (12m)
Wayne Heilman
Harcourts Laurieton
15
Sales (12m)
$1.4M
Highest sale
-
Experience
9 Houses
Sold (12m)
3 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Lake Cathie unique?
Lake Cathie on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales has a coastal-village character, with housing that is largely detached cottage-style and family homes, many offering garden space and easy access to lakeside and beachside amenities. While the suburb appeals to a broad range of buyers, retirees and downsizers are an important part of the market, drawn to the lower-maintenance lifestyle and coastal setting alongside families and those seeking a holiday home or coastal base.
Different properties in Lake Cathie attract different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience understand the local nuances and can adapt pricing, presentation and marketing accordingly. That local knowledge helps tailor a campaign to the type of property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Lake Cathie property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Lake Cathie have increased 9% to $1m. There isn't enough data to report a median unit price. Auctions are uncommon here.
In Lake Cathie, 132 properties have come onto the market over the past year, broadly unchanged from the year before, while 105 have sold, a decrease of 16%. With sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 52 days, 15 days slower than the Port Macquarie 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) | $1.02M | Up 13.1% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 124 | Down 10.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 96 | Down 21.9% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 52 days | 13 days slower than the Port Macquarie area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Lake Cathie sell 1.2x faster than the suburb average.
52
Days
Suburb avg.
45
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Lake Cathie sell 36% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Lake Cathie are responsible for 49.0% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Lake Cathie 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 Lake Cathie average around 2.04%, or approximately $20,429 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.
- Lake Cathie avg commission2.0%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
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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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