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Some of the top local agents in Picnic Bay
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Picnic Bay property prices, market trends and demographics.
Steve Leaumont
Raine & Horne Townsville - Hermit Park
44
Sales (12m)
$1.9M
Highest sale
9y
Experience
34 Houses
Sold (12m)
4 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Picnic Bay unique?
Picnic Bay is a relaxed coastal village on Magnetic Island in Queensland, characterised by lowset beach houses and timber cottages close to the water. The area tends to attract lifestyle buyers and people looking for a holiday home, while still appealing to a broad range of buyers drawn to island living and easy access to mainland services.
Different properties in Picnic Bay can appeal to very different audiences, so local knowledge is important when setting price and presentation. An agent with experience in Picnic Bay will understand those differences and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: November 2026
Picnic Bay property market trends and insights
There isn't enough recent sales data to report a median price in Picnic Bay. Across the wider Townsville area, homes take a median of 29 days to sell. No properties were sold at auction.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | - | - |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 10 | Down 23.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 7 | Down 22.2% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | - | - |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Picnic Bay 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 Picnic Bay.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Picnic Bay sell 60% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Picnic Bay are responsible for 71.4% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Picnic Bay agent
In Queensland, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.56% to 5%.
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.
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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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