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Some of the top local agents in Nelly Bay
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Nelly Bay property prices, market trends and demographics.
Steve Leaumont
Raine & Horne Townsville - Hermit Park
44
Sales (12m)
$1.9M
Highest sale
9y
Experience
34 Houses
Sold (12m)
4 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Nelly Bay unique?
Nelly Bay, on Magnetic Island off the coast of Townsville in Queensland, combines low-rise apartments and beachside units with freestanding houses that reflect its coastal setting and access to local services. This range attracts a broad buyer pool, from those seeking a holiday or lifestyle base and people preferring low-maintenance coastal homes, to investors and those choosing island living full time. Buyers often place different emphasis on location, outdoor space and convenience depending on the property.
Different properties can appeal to very different audiences, and agents with suburb-specific experience in Nelly Bay can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing accordingly. Local knowledge helps an agent emphasise the features that matter for each property, present it to suit its likely audience and choose the marketing approach most likely to engage interested buyers.
Last Updated: November 2026
Nelly Bay property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Nelly Bay have increased 10% to $715k, while unit values have fallen 13% to $445k, suggesting demand has been stronger for detached houses. The overall median now sits 10% below its June 2026 peak. Homes here are typically sold by private treaty and hence, an auction clearance rate has not been reported.
In Nelly Bay, 71 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 5%, while 56 have sold, a decrease of 8%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 83 days, 54 days slower than the Townsville 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) | $715K | Up 10.0% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $435K | Down 20.2% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 70 | Down 6.7% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 46 | Down 33.3% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 113 days | 83 days slower than the Townsville area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Nelly Bay 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 Nelly Bay.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.1x higher prices than the Nelly Bay average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Nelly Bay sell 8% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Nelly Bay are responsible for 71.7% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Nelly Bay agent
In Queensland, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.56% to 5%. Our data shows the commission rates in Nelly Bay average around 2.7%, or approximately $16,228 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.
- Nelly Bay avg commission2.7%
- QLD avg commission2.5%
- 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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