Find the top real estate agents in Eastern Suburbs

The Eastern Suburbs are a layered market where a strong beachside lifestyle sits alongside established harbourside addresses and inner-city pockets. The area ranges from Bondi and Coogee with their coastal draw, to terrace-lined streets in Paddington and Woollahra that attract design-conscious owner-occupiers, and to harbourside addresses in Vaucluse and Point Piper that appeal to buyers prioritising privacy and views. Apartments cluster around Bondi Junction and Potts Point, alongside quieter family streets around Queens Park and Randwick. Median prices have softened gently, down 3.3% on the year to $1,620,000.

Recent shifts are shaping how buyers move through these layers. The South East Light Rail has become a central transport spine for Randwick and nearby suburbs, supporting demand from medical and education workers linked to the Randwick hospital and university precincts, while the logistics and employment presence around Port Botany and Banksmeadow keeps a steady pool of practical buyers and renters in the eastern industrial-edge suburbs. Homes are selling in a median of 27 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the slowest pace in five years. Auctions are clearing at 56% over the past year⁽¹⁾ and there have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 10.8% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years.

Real estate agents in the Eastern Suburbs generally emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 5% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $2,940,000 sits 81.5% above the broader area median of $1,620,000, which could suggest they specialise at the premium end of the market, worth bearing in mind if your home sits closer to the area median. Their listings sold in a median of 21 days, 6 days faster than the area's typical 27 days, converting 69.5% of their listings into a successful sale, 6.3 percentage points ahead of the area's 63.2%.

The average commission rate is 1.58% (around $26,000 on a median-priced home). Local rates often reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach, so consider what the fee covers rather than choosing on price alone. 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.