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Some of the top local agents in Gateshead
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Gateshead property prices, market trends and demographics.
Rob Russell
Century 21 Novocastrian
42
Sales (12m)
$1.4M
Highest sale
26y
Experience
21 Houses
Sold (12m)
6 Units
Sold (12m)
Teresa Heighington
Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie - Newcastle
37
Sales (12m)
$4M
Highest sale
-
Experience
27 Houses
Sold (12m)
7 Units
Sold (12m)
Anthony Birt
Global Property
68
Sales (12m)
$1.75M
Highest sale
-
Experience
42 Houses
Sold (12m)
14 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Gateshead unique?
Gateshead is a lakeside suburb in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW, characterised by mainly detached houses on family-sized blocks and a largely residential streetscape. While it attracts a broad range of buyers, families are an important part of the local market, often prioritising outdoor space, practical layouts and access to local schools, shops and transport links to nearby centres.
Different property types in Gateshead can appeal to different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience understand how to adapt pricing, presentation and marketing to the buyers most likely to be interested. That local knowledge helps highlight the aspects of a property that matter to likely purchasers and shape a campaign appropriate to the property's type and expected buyer.
Last Updated: October 2026
Gateshead property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Gateshead have increased 8% to $820k. There isn't enough data to report a median unit price. Auctions are uncommon here.
In Gateshead, 24 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 27%, while 28 have sold, a decrease of 22%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 20 days, 10 days faster than the Lake Macquarie 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) | $820K | Up 5.8% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 26 | Down 13.3% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 25 | Down 32.4% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 21 days | 9 days faster than the Lake Macquarie area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Gateshead 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 Gateshead.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Gateshead sell 1.1x faster than the suburb average.
21
Days
Suburb avg.
20
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Gateshead sell 3% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Gateshead are responsible for 44.0% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Gateshead 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 Gateshead average around 1.88%, or approximately $15,603 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.
- Gateshead avg commission1.9%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Gateshead
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Gateshead - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
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- Real estate agents Charlestown | Charlestown suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Dudley | Dudley suburb profile and market trends
(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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