Find the top real estate agents in Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire, also known as the Shire, is a coastal and bushside collection of villages rather than a single neighbourhood. Cronulla beach and the Port Hacking foreshore anchor a lifestyle draw, while the Royal National Park provides a large natural backyard for the peninsula communities, and shopping and services are concentrated around Miranda and Caringbah, giving the area a mix of convenience-focused precincts and quieter river or bushfront pockets. Median prices have edged up gently, up 5.9% on the year to $1,530,000, the highest level in five years. The median is 0.7% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Local upgrades to retail and foreshore precincts, together with incremental improvements to station amenities and road links, have made day-to-day life and commuting more straightforward. Flexible work patterns are sustaining interest in homes with room for a study, while younger families are increasingly targeting newer estate pockets for larger yards and nearby schools. Homes are selling in a median of 24 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 61% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 5.1% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years.

Real estate agents in the Sutherland Shire 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 8% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,560,000 is broadly in line with the area median of $1,530,000. Their listings sold in a median of 23 days, 1 day faster than the area's typical 24 days, converting 79.7% of their listings into a successful sale, 6.3 percentage points ahead of the area's 73.4%.

The average commission rate is 1.55% (around $24,000 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.