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Some of the top local agents in Darlinghurst
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Darlinghurst property prices, market trends and demographics.
Ted Pye
Belle Property - Surry Hills
103
Sales (12m)
$3.9M
Highest sale
-
Experience
9 Houses
Sold (12m)
94 Units
Sold (12m)
Maclay Longhurst
Sydney Sotheby's International Realty - Double Bay
123
Sales (12m)
$15M
Highest sale
20y
Experience
39 Houses
Sold (12m)
34 Units
Sold (12m)
Matt Marano
Oxford Real Estate - Darlinghurst
45
Sales (12m)
$3.2M
Highest sale
-
Experience
4 Houses
Sold (12m)
16 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Darlinghurst unique?
Darlinghurst is a city-fringe suburb close to the Sydney CBD, characterised by a tight urban layout of Victorian terraces, walk-up flats and apartment buildings. That mix attracts a broad buyer pool, from young professionals seeking proximity to work, cafes and nightlife to downsizers prioritising low-maintenance living, as the area offers both compact, convenient homes and properties with period character.
Different properties in Darlinghurst can appeal to very different audiences, making accurate pricing and targeted marketing particularly important. Agents with suburb-specific experience understand these differences and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Darlinghurst property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Darlinghurst have eased 7% to $2.8m, while unit values have remained relatively stable at $970k, with 1% growth, suggesting demand has been stronger for units and apartments. The overall median now sits 14% below its November 2022 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 54%, slightly below the NSW average of 56%.
In Darlinghurst, 341 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 33%, while 308 have sold, down 5%. Despite the additional supply, homes here are selling in a median of 28 days, 1 day slower than the Eastern Suburbs 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) | $2.37M | Down 21.5% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $1.02M | Up 7.9% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 54.4% | Below the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 305 | Down 0.7% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 271 | Down 19.1% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 29 days | 2 days slower than the Eastern Suburbs area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Darlinghurst 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 Darlinghurst.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Darlinghurst sell 1.2x faster than the suburb average.
29
Days
Suburb avg.
25
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Darlinghurst sell 20% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Darlinghurst are responsible for 14.4% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Darlinghurst 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 Darlinghurst average around 2.04%, or approximately $24,427 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.
- Darlinghurst 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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