Find the top real estate agents in Whitfield
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Some of the top local agents in Whitfield
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Whitfield property prices, market trends and demographics.
Leveaux Gartner
Professionals - Edge Hill
13
Sales (12m)
$1.7M
Highest sale
26y
Experience
1 House
Sold (12m)
9 Units
Sold (12m)
Kim Ryan
LJ Hooker - Cairns Edge Hill
25
Sales (12m)
$1.16M
Highest sale
28y
Experience
15 Houses
Sold (12m)
10 Units
Sold (12m)
Nickoli Obersky
One Stop Property - Cairns
81
Sales (12m)
$1.3M
Highest sale
18y
Experience
49 Houses
Sold (12m)
11 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Whitfield unique?
Whitfield is an established, leafy suburb of Cairns characterised mainly by detached houses that often include gardens and elevated outlooks. While the area appeals to a broad range of buyers, families make up an important part of the local market, typically placing greater emphasis on space, practical layouts and proximity to local amenities.
Different properties in Whitfield can attract very different audiences, making accurate positioning and targeted marketing important. Agents with suburb-specific experience understand these variations and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the type of property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: November 2026
Whitfield property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Whitfield have increased 19% to $960k. There isn't enough data to report a median unit price. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 32%, below the QLD average of 51%.
In Whitfield, 68 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 8%, while 56 have sold, a decrease of 24%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 25 days, 8 days faster than the Cairns average.
With most properties selling within a month, selecting an experienced agent who can maximise buyer competition during a short, high-impact campaign can make a meaningful difference to your result.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $960K | Up 18.5% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 31.6% | Below the QLD average of 50.5% |
| Listings (12m) | 66 | Down 14.3% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 49 | Down 38.0% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 34 days | 1 days slower than the Cairns area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Whitfield 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 Whitfield.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Whitfield sell 1.5x faster than the suburb average.
34
Days
Suburb avg.
23
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Whitfield sell 51% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Whitfield are responsible for 38.8% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Whitfield agent
In Queensland, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.56% to 5%. Our data shows the commission rates in Whitfield average around 2.59%, or approximately $23,419 on a median-priced home.
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.
- Whitfield avg commission2.6%
- QLD avg commission2.5%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Whitfield
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Whitfield - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
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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.
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