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What makes selling in Port Arthur unique?

Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania, is a small historic coastal settlement characterised by timber cottages, single-storey houses and a scattering of coastal rural parcels. The area attracts buyers seeking a sea change or a quieter coastal lifestyle, drawn by its heritage character and coastal setting. While the suburb appeals to a broad range of buyers, those after lifestyle properties are an important part of the local market.

Different properties in Port Arthur can appeal to very different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience 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

Port Arthur property market trends and insights

The median sale price across all property types in Port Arthur is $510,000. Homes here are typically sold by private treaty and hence, an auction clearance rate has not been reported.

In Port Arthur, 12 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 20%, while 11 have sold. With fewer homes coming to market, homes here are selling in a median of 79 days, 12 days slower than the Tasman Peninsula average.

As properties typically take longer to sell, selecting an experienced agent who can sustain buyer interest, adapt their strategy throughout the campaign and negotiate effectively can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.

MetricCurrentMarket insight
Median sale price (houses)(2)$510K-
Median sale price (apartments)(2)--
Auction clearance rate (12m)(1)--
Listings (12m)13
Down 18.8% YoY
Sales (12m)(2)10
Up 42.9% YoY
Median days on market (12m)(2)75 days
2 days faster than the Tasman Peninsula area

Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data

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Why choosing the right local agent in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur.

Listings sold

The top 3 agents in Port Arthur sell 14% more of their listings than the average in this area.

Suburb avg.
61.5%
Top 3 agents
70.0%

Proportion of total sales

The top 3 agents in Port Arthur are responsible for 90.0% of all property sales in the suburb.

Pie chart: top 3 agents 90.0%, remaining agents 10.0%Remaining agents10.0%Top 3 agents90.0%

What to pay your Port Arthur agent

In Tasmania, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.83% to 4.72%.

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.

Source: Copyright © 2026 Australian Property Monitors Pty Ltd trading as Domain Insight (DI). This information is published and compiled by DI and in developing it DI also relies on the information supplied by a number of external sources.

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