Find the top real estate agents in Shellharbour
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Some of the top local agents in Shellharbour
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Shellharbour property prices, market trends and demographics.
Monique Field
Monique Field Property - Shellharbour
47
Sales (12m)
$2.5M
Highest sale
-
Experience
34 Houses
Sold (12m)
4 Units
Sold (12m)
Cooper Askew
The Agency South Illawarra
80
Sales (12m)
$3.6M
Highest sale
-
Experience
61 Houses
Sold (12m)
15 Units
Sold (12m)
Mark Spinelli
Innovate Property Group - Shellharbour
15
Sales (12m)
$3.85M
Highest sale
20y
Experience
10 Houses
Sold (12m)
1 Unit
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Shellharbour unique?
Shellharbour combines coastal living with a varied housing stock, from freestanding family homes to low-rise units and apartment-style offerings close to the beach. The suburb attracts a broad buyer pool, from families seeking space and garden areas to downsizers and investors drawn to lower-maintenance options or a weekend and holiday base.
Different properties in Shellharbour appeal to different audiences, making accurate pricing and targeted presentation particularly important. Agents with suburb-specific experience understand these variations and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the type of property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: November 2026
Shellharbour property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Shellharbour have increased 5% to $1.4m, while unit values have remained relatively stable at $870k, suggesting demand has been stronger for detached houses. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 31%, below the NSW average of 56%.
In Shellharbour, 77 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 26%, while 56 have sold, a decrease of 20%. Despite the additional supply, homes here are selling in a median of 29 days, 2 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) | $1.38M | Up 4.5% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $880K | Down 1.1% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 31.3% | Below the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 78 | Up 39.3% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 54 | Down 25.0% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 33 days | 1 days slower than the Illawarra area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.1x higher prices than the Shellharbour average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Shellharbour sell 6% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Shellharbour are responsible for 40.7% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Shellharbour 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 Shellharbour average around 1.87%, or approximately $21,469 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.
- Shellharbour avg commission1.9%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Shellharbour
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(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.
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