Find the top real estate agents in Northern Suburbs

The Northern Suburbs sit between the city and the coast, mixing established family streets with coastal lifestyle pockets. Casuarina anchors most buyer searches as the area's major retail and services hub, while Nightcliff, Rapid Creek and Lee Point trade on foreshore access and weekend lifestyle. Median prices have made a strong advance, up 15.2% on the year to $622,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained, and the median is 0.3% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 27 days, materially faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in five years. Auctions are clearing at 35% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Recent infill and townhouse development on the newer residential edges and stronger hospitality activity along the foreshore have sharpened demand for low-maintenance, lifestyle-oriented homes. Improved access to the Casuarina retail spine and the Marrara sporting precinct has kept interest higher in suburbs that offer quick commutes to services and weekend amenities.

Real estate agents in the Northern Suburbs often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. The top 3 local agents handled 14% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $660,000 sits 6.1% above the broader area median of $622,000, 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 9 days, 18 days faster than the area's typical 27 days, converting 80.3% of their listings into a successful sale, 4.4 percentage points ahead of the area's 75.9%.

The average commission rate is 2.38% (around $15,000 on a median-priced home). 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.