Find the top real estate agents in Southern Downs & Granite Belt

The Southern Downs & Granite Belt is a mixed landscape of service towns and high-country lifestyle country. Warwick plays an established service-city role with a historic riverfront and long-standing family precincts, while the Granite Belt around Stanthorpe and Ballandean is defined by cool-climate vineyards, orchards and the rock country around Girraween National Park. Median prices have made a strong advance, up 18.0% on the year to $590,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained. The median is 2.3% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Recent shifts are leaning towards lifestyle and visitor-driven demand, with Ballandean's compact cellar-door scene and Stanthorpe's winery precincts drawing more interest from people targeting short-stay guests or small-scale agribusiness, while a steady flow of city-based buyers looking for remote-work-friendly properties is supporting renovated cottages and small acreage sales. The New England Highway remains a major transport corridor for trade and weekend traffic, and Southern Downs Regional Council's targeted town-centre upgrades are keeping main streets competitive for locals and visitors alike. Homes are selling in a median of 61 days, much the same pace as a year ago.

Real estate agents in Southern Downs & Granite Belt often emphasise local knowledge, experience and a focused understanding of the local market. The top 3 local agents handled 18% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $565,000 sits 4.2% below the broader area median of $590,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 71 days, 10 days slower than the area's typical 61 days, converting 62.8% of their listings into a successful sale, 7.3 percentage points ahead of the area's 55.5%.

The average commission rate is 3.17% (around $19,000 on a median-priced home). In regional markets like the Southern Downs & Granite Belt, rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. 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.