Find the top real estate agents in Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches is a coastal patchwork of compact surf villages, family-friendly ridgelines and quiet Pittwater enclaves. Beachside suburbs such as Manly, Palm Beach and Avalon set the lifestyle tone with surf clubs, cafés and easy beach access, while Mona Vale, Narrabeen and Dee Why provide more everyday convenience and Terrey Hills, Belrose and Allambie Heights offer larger lots and a quieter, tree-lined feel. Median prices have been broadly flat, up 0.0% on the year to $2,200,000. The median sits just off the cycle high reached in April 2026.

Recent shifts are reshaping who turns up at open homes; improved high-frequency bus links like the B-Line have strengthened the appeal to professionals commuting to Chatswood and the city, and there is noticeable renewal and new apartment supply concentrated around Warringah Mall, Brookvale and parts of Dee Why. Homes are selling in a median of 28 days, slower than a year ago, the slowest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 55% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 8.8% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years.

Real estate agents in the Northern Beaches typically emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 5% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $2,600,000 sits 18.2% above the broader area median of $2,200,000, which could suggest they specialise at the premium end of the market, worth bearing in mind if your home sits closer to the area median. Their listings sold in a median of 26 days, 2 days faster than the area's typical 28 days, converting 71.6% of their listings into a successful sale, 6.5 percentage points ahead of the area's 65.1%.

The average commission rate is 1.66% (around $36,000 on a median-priced home). Rates vary across the Northern Beaches; in higher-value, fast-moving pockets agents often operate on tighter margins, while listings that need a longer campaign or broader marketing reach may attract higher rates 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.