Find the top real estate agents in Townsville

Townsville is a regional city that blends coastal lifestyle with a steady base of public and health employers. The Strand and Castle Hill draw weekend and lifestyle buyers, while James Cook University and the major hospital attract professional renters and owner occupiers. Coastal pockets such as Magnetic Island, Rowes Bay and Pallarenda are showing stronger holiday and short-stay interest, while newer estates around Mount Low and Burdell are bringing family buyers chasing modern floorplans. Median prices have made a strong advance, up 18.2% on the year to $650,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained.

Homes are selling in a median of 28 days, slower than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 36% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Incremental investment in transport and port facilities near Garbutt and Mount St John is keeping employment and logistics-oriented buyers active in those precincts. At the suburb level, inner pockets such as North Ward, Hyde Park and Belgian Gardens remain popular for character housing and downsizers, while family catchments around Kirwan, Thuringowa Central and Rasmussen continue to shape mid-market demand. There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 14.9% on the year, the lowest transaction count in three years. The median is 0.8% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

When choosing real estate agents in Townsville, local knowledge and experience matter. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 5% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $700,000 sits 7.7% above the broader area median of $650,000, 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 27 days, 1 day faster than the area's typical 28 days, converting 76.8% of their listings into a successful sale, 3.5 percentage points ahead of the area's 73.3%.

The average commission rate is 2.74% (around $18,000 on a median-priced home). 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.