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What makes selling in Cooks Hill unique?
Cooks Hill combines leafy, heritage streets of terraces and timber cottages with pockets of contemporary apartments, all within easy reach of the Newcastle city centre and the coast. This variety of housing attracts a broad buyer pool, from young professionals seeking low-maintenance city-fringe living to families and downsizers drawn to character homes and the convenience of nearby shops and services.
Different properties in Cooks Hill can appeal to very different audiences, so an agent with suburb-specific experience will understand those differences and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Cooks Hill property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Cooks Hill have increased 13% to $1.8m, while unit values have increased 5% to $840k, suggesting demand has been stronger for detached houses. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 79%, above the NSW average of 56%.
In Cooks Hill, 71 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 12%, while 65 have sold, a decrease of 28%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 27 days, in line with the Newcastle 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) | $1.62M | Up 2.2% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $850K | Up 6.3% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 79.0% | Above the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 69 | Down 8.0% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 54 | Down 41.3% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 27 days | 1 days faster than the Newcastle area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Cooks Hill 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 Cooks Hill.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Cooks Hill sell 50% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Cooks Hill are responsible for 16.7% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Cooks Hill agent
In New South Wales, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.71%.
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.
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Cooks Hill
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Cooks Hill - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
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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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