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Some of the top local agents in Gillieston Heights
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Gillieston Heights property prices, market trends and demographics.
Nick Clarke
Clarke & Co Estate Agents - East Maitland
379
Sales (12m)
$3.99M
Highest sale
16y
Experience
368 Houses
Sold (12m)
2 Units
Sold (12m)
Reece Thompson
Thompson & Clarke Real Estate - Hunter Valley
197
Sales (12m)
$1.9M
Highest sale
-
Experience
181 Houses
Sold (12m)
14 Units
Sold (12m)
Charlie Lund
The Agency - Maitland
79
Sales (12m)
$2.1M
Highest sale
21y
Experience
71 Houses
Sold (12m)
7 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Gillieston Heights unique?
Gillieston Heights is a residential suburb in the Hunter region of New South Wales, characterised by detached family homes with yards and a suburban streetscape. It appeals to a broad range of buyers, but families make up an important part of the local market, often prioritising space, practical layouts and outdoor areas for everyday living.
Different properties in Gillieston Heights attract different audiences, so an agent with local experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the buyers most likely to be interested. Such agents understand which features to highlight and how to present and promote a property to reflect local preferences, helping ensure it is shown to the right audience.
Last Updated: October 2026
Gillieston Heights property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Gillieston Heights have increased 9% to $850k. There isn't enough data to report a median unit price. Homes here are typically sold by private treaty and hence, an auction clearance rate has not been reported.
In Gillieston Heights, 136 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 7%, while 100 have sold, a decrease of 17%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 25 days, 6 days faster than the Maitland 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) | $850K | Up 7.6% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 135 | Down 4.9% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 88 | Down 32.8% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 26 days | 6 days faster than the Maitland area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Gillieston Heights 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 Gillieston Heights.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the Gillieston Heights average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Gillieston Heights sell 39% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Gillieston Heights are responsible for 35.2% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Gillieston Heights 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 Gillieston Heights average around 2.03%, or approximately $17,283 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.
- Gillieston Heights 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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