Find the top real estate agents in Inner East

The Inner East is a city-fringe collection of leafy, character-driven suburbs, with Bulimba and Hawthorne forming the area's anchor riverside villages. Norman Park and East Brisbane are defined by period timber homes and family-friendly streets, while Morningside, Cannon Hill and Murarrie sit on a more mixed-use fringe that offers renovator opportunities and newer apartment stock. Median prices have edged up gently, up 7.4% on the year to $1,375,000, and the median sits just off the cycle high reached in July 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 27 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the slowest pace in two years. Auctions are clearing at 59% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Activity along the Cleveland line and station precincts is supporting interest in nearby apartments and terrace conversions, and Oxford Street in Bulimba remains the dominant village strip for lifestyle buyers. There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 9.5% on the year, the lowest transaction count in five years.

Real estate agents in the Inner East tend to emphasise local knowledge and experience, with many focused on riverside village buyers and renovator stock. The top 3 local agents handled 20% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,590,000 sits 15.6% above the broader area median of $1,375,000, 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 30 days, 3 days slower than the area's typical 27 days, converting 60.7% of their listings into a successful sale, 7.8 percentage points ahead of the area's 52.9%.

The average commission rate is 2.20% (around $30,000 on a median-priced home). These rates often reflect longer campaign periods and the need for broader marketing reach, which can be worth considering when choosing an agent. 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.