Find the top real estate agents in Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches is a collection of coastal villages and leafy family suburbs, where foreshore spots such as Manly and Palm Beach sit alongside quieter residential pockets like Beacon Hill and Balgowlah Heights. Sellers here will meet a mixed buyer profile: lifestyle-focused purchasers drawn to surf and cafes, families prioritising school catchments and larger yards, and health and education professionals who favour proximity to the Northern Beaches Hospital precinct. Median prices have edged up gently, up 5.1% on the year to $2,250,000, the highest level in five years. The median has matched the prior peak set in April 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 26 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the slowest pace in two years. The B-Line and work on main retail hubs have strengthened commuting and shopping links, while renewed retail activity around Warringah Mall and growing apartment supply in Dee Why and Brookvale are raising those centres' profiles with younger buyers and investors. Auctions are clearing at 57% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ A steady flow of buyers seeking roomier homes with workspaces is boosting interest in Warriewood, Bayview and Frenchs Forest, where living space and school access are easier to find. Transaction activity has been broadly steady, down 2.6% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years.

Real estate agents in the Northern Beaches vary in focus and scale, so choosing one with local knowledge and experience matters. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 4% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $2,300,000 sits 2.2% above the broader area median of $2,250,000. Their listings sold in a median of 24 days, 2 days faster than the area's typical 26 days, converting 77.5% of their listings into a successful sale, 8.9 percentage points ahead of the area's 68.6%.

The average commission rate is 1.67% (around $38,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. 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.