Find the top real estate agents in Riverina

The Riverina mixes broadacre farming country with a handful of regional centres that shape local markets. Wagga Wagga acts as the region's service and education hub, while Griffith is a major agribusiness and food-processing centre, and the long-running defence presence at RAAF Base Wagga together with Charles Sturt University's campus helps underpin rental and owner-occupier interest across the corridor. Buyers vary by pocket: in Wagga and its suburbs expect families, university and public-sector workers and defence-linked renters, while in Griffith, Leeton and the irrigation towns the pool leans more to agribusiness and food-processing staff who favour practical, established blocks. Median prices have grown solidly, up 14.7% on the year to $625,000, the highest level in five years. The median is 0.8% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 50 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 65% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Recent months have seen a steady drift of tree-changers and downsizers toward river and lakefront pockets around Lake Albert and quieter towns such as Tumut, while family-oriented growth suburbs in Wagga like Bourkelands and Estella continue to draw school-focused buyers looking for modern homes. A substantial industrial estate at Bomen and ongoing investment in health and higher-education facilities are supporting local jobs and making the area attractive to regional professionals and trades.

Real estate agents in the Riverina often 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 10% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $689,000 sits 10.2% above the broader area median of $625,000, 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 51 days, roughly matching the area's pace, converting 69.5% of their listings into a successful sale, 5.2 percentage points ahead of the area's 64.3%.

The average commission rate is 2.52% (around $16,000 on a median-priced home). In regional markets like the Riverina, rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and the need for 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.