Find the top real estate agents in Helensburgh
As Australia's #1 real estate agent comparison site, we help over 2.6 million Australians research agents every year.*
Compare agents in:
Some of the top local agents in Helensburgh
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Helensburgh property prices, market trends and demographics.
Daniel Makovec
One Agency - Engadine
25
Sales (12m)
$2.03M
Highest sale
-
Experience
10 Houses
Sold (12m)
10 Units
Sold (12m)
Darnell Haselau
Stone Real Estate - Illawarra
85
Sales (12m)
$3.1M
Highest sale
11y
Experience
51 Houses
Sold (12m)
15 Units
Sold (12m)
Daniel Mulholland
Molenaar x McNeice
44
Sales (12m)
$2.56M
Highest sale
13y
Experience
33 Houses
Sold (12m)
10 Units
Sold (12m)
Get more personalised agent results tailored to your property and needs
What makes selling in Helensburgh unique?
Helensburgh is a semi-rural suburb in the Illawarra, characterised by freestanding houses set among bushland and a compact town centre. It appeals to a broad range of buyers, but families make up an important part of the local market, often prioritising space, gardens and proximity to local schools, while others value the quieter, nature-adjacent lifestyle alongside access to larger regional centres.
Different properties in Helensburgh attract different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to highlight a property's strengths and reach the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Helensburgh property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Helensburgh have increased 14% to $1.4m, while unit values have increased 18% to $977k, suggesting demand has been stronger for units and apartments. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 71%, above the NSW average of 56%.
In Helensburgh, 85 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 44%, while 94 have sold, an increase of 27%. With both listings and sales higher, homes here are selling in a median of 22 days, 9 days faster than the Illawarra 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) | $1.4M | Up 10.4% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $890K | Up 7.9% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 70.6% | Above the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 78 | Up 30.0% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 91 | Up 19.7% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 23 days | 9 days faster than the Illawarra area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
See which agents sold the most properties like yours in Helensburgh
Why choosing the right local agent in Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the Helensburgh average.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Helensburgh sell 1.0x faster than the suburb average.
23
Days
Suburb avg.
22
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Helensburgh sell 6% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Helensburgh are responsible for 65.9% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh average around 1.87%, or approximately $25,539 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.
- Helensburgh avg commission1.9%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Helensburgh
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Helensburgh - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
- Real estate agents Otford | Otford suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Stanwell Park | Stanwell Park suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Waterfall | Waterfall suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Scarborough | Scarborough suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Wombarra | Wombarra 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.
Source: Copyright © 2026 Australian Property Monitors Pty Ltd trading as Domain Insight (DI). This information is published and compiled by DI and in developing it DI also relies on the information supplied by a number of external sources.
Customer service centre: 1800 817 616
For more information about our data sources and methodology, please see our Website Data Disclaimers.