Find the top real estate agents in Illawarra

The Illawarra sits between a dramatic escarpment and a popular coastline, which gives it a mix of lifestyle and working suburbs sellers should know. Inner Wollongong pockets like Gwynneville and Keiraville trade on the major University of Wollongong catchment and draw student and academic interest, while coastal villages such as Thirroul, Austinmer and Scarborough offer beachside lifestyle appeal that attracts weekenders and downsizers. Median prices have grown solidly, up 8.4% on the year to $1,030,000, the highest level in five years, and the median is 0.5% above the prior peak set in August 2026.

Recent shifts are sharpening those contrasts. The large Shell Cove waterfront development and the substantial master-planned community at Calderwood are reshaping buyer patterns toward newer family-oriented suburbs, and ongoing upgrades to the Princes link and reliable commuter rail keep the area attractive to sea-changers who still work in the city. Homes are selling in a median of 31 days, faster than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 52% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 9.7% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years.

Real estate agents in the Illawarra cover a wide range of specialities, from those working in beachside villages to agents who list homes near Port Kembla's industrial precinct. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 8% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $975,000 sits 5.3% below the broader area median of $1,030,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 19 days, 12 days faster than the area's typical 31 days, converting 80.4% of their listings into a successful sale, 16.6 percentage points ahead of the area's 63.8%.

The average commission rate is 1.87% (around $19,000 on a median-priced home). 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.