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Some of the top local agents in Freshwater
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Freshwater property prices, market trends and demographics.
Mike Dunn
Clarke & Humel Property - Manly
26
Sales (12m)
$7M
Highest sale
22y
Experience
17 Houses
Sold (12m)
7 Units
Sold (12m)
Cranston Schwarz
Schwarz Real Estate - Northern Beaches
30
Sales (12m)
$4M
Highest sale
-
Experience
7 Houses
Sold (12m)
23 Units
Sold (12m)
Eddy Piddington
Ray White Northern Beaches - Manly & Mona Vale
42
Sales (12m)
$3.29M
Highest sale
22y
Experience
12 Houses
Sold (12m)
29 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Freshwater unique?
Freshwater, on Sydney's Northern Beaches, combines modest family homes, renovated cottages and low-rise apartments around a compact village centre and coastal foreshore. The suburb attracts a broad buyer pool, from families seeking space and outdoor recreation, through downsizers who favour low-maintenance living, to professionals wanting a seaside base within reach of the city, with each dwelling type appealing for different reasons.
Different properties in Freshwater appeal to different audiences, so an agent with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the buyers most likely to be interested. Local knowledge helps highlight the features that matter in the suburb and ensures marketing connects with the right audience rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Last Updated: November 2026
Freshwater property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Freshwater have fallen 10% to $3.7m, while unit values have eased 6% to $1.2m, suggesting demand has been stronger for units and apartments. The overall median now sits 16% below its March 2026 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 58%, slightly above the NSW average of 56%.
In Freshwater, 150 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 9%, while 153 have sold, down 26%. Despite the additional supply, homes here are selling in a median of 24 days, 4 days faster than the Northern Beaches average.
With most properties selling within a month, selecting an experienced agent who can maximise buyer competition during a short, high-impact campaign can make a meaningful difference to your result.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $3.7M | Down 5.0% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $1.21M | Down 3.2% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 58.3% | Above the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 131 | Down 7.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 151 | Down 24.1% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 24 days | 5 days faster than the Northern Beaches area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Freshwater 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 Freshwater.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the Freshwater average.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Freshwater are responsible for 33.1% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Freshwater 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 Freshwater average around 1.66%, or approximately $22,526 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.
- Freshwater avg commission1.7%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Freshwater
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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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