Find the top real estate agents in Mackay & Whitsundays

The Mackay & Whitsundays region is a place of clear contrasts. Mackay itself operates as the regional service and processing centre for sugar, agriculture and coastal industry, while the Whitsundays are the major tourism engine with Airlie Beach, Cannonvale and Hamilton Island anchoring visitor demand. Inland, Isaac and towns such as Moranbah and Dysart are significant mining centres with a workforce profile and sales rhythm very different to the coastal market. Median prices show strong advance, up 17.3% on the year to $645,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained, and the median is 1.6% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

That mix means sellers here are often balancing local owner-occupiers and families in Mackay with holiday-home buyers and investors drawn to the Whitsundays, plus a steady pool of mining-related purchasers for inland properties. Portside activity around Hay Point and Mackay Harbour, together with ongoing upgrades to regional road and air links, is supporting both freight and visitor flows and making some coastal pockets more attractive to holiday buyers. Homes are selling in a median of 40 days, much the same pace as a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 36% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 14.9% on the year, the lowest transaction count in three years.

The average commission rate is 2.85% (around $18,000 on a median-priced home). Real estate agents in the Mackay & Whitsundays region may need longer campaigns and broader marketing reach to connect with holiday buyers, mining workers and local families, so rates often increase to reflect those longer campaign periods and wider promotion. 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.