Find the top real estate agents in Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands, also known as the Highlands, is a string of garden towns and historic villages, where sandstone cottages, broad tree-lined streets and cool-climate gardens set it apart from coastal and metro alternatives. Bowral serves as the principal town for shopping and services, while Moss Vale and Mittagong are the practical commuter hubs and smaller villages such as Berrima, Bundanoon and Robertson offer a quieter village-style lifestyle. Median prices have edged up gently, up 2.1% on the year to $1,200,000, the highest level in three years, and the median sits just off the cycle high reached in November 2022.

Homes are selling in a median of 67 days, faster than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 23% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Recent months have seen a steady flow of tree-changers and remote-working professionals seeking more space and lifestyle amenity, which has pushed interest in substantial period homes, garden blocks and small hobby properties. Renovation activity and sympathetic modern extensions are increasingly common, so well-presented heritage cottages and tasteful contemporary upgrades draw particular attention, and ready-to-move-in family homes in suburbs like East Bowral and Welby are in stronger demand than raw development allotments.

Real estate agents in the Southern Highlands often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. The top 3 local agents handled 11% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,073,000 sits 10.6% below the broader area median of $1,200,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 57 days, 10 days faster than the area's typical 67 days, converting 55.2% of their listings into a successful sale, 10.0 percentage points ahead of the area's 45.2%.

The average commission rate is 1.97% (around $24,000 on a median-priced home). Rates in local markets like the Southern Highlands often reflect longer campaign periods and the need for a broader marketing reach, so comparing an agent's recent sales volume and track record is important. 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.