Find the top real estate agents in Wide Bay

The Wide Bay region is a broad mix of coastal lifestyle and productive hinterland. The Fraser Coast, anchored by Hervey Bay and Maryborough, draws retirees and holiday buyers, with suburbs such as Urangan, Pialba and Bargara focused on foreshore and marina living. Median prices have been running hot, up 15.0% on the year to $736,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained. The median is 0.1% above the prior peak set in August 2026.

Bundaberg is the region's established agricultural and health-services centre, where family buyers and public-sector workers are a steady presence, and inland centres such as Gympie and Kingaroy support tree-changers and buyers looking for affordable acreage. Strong visitor demand around K'gari and the Kingfisher Bay Resort keeps short-stay interest high in coastal pockets. Improved road and airport links along the Bruce Highway corridor are making commute and weekend travel easier, drawing stronger buyer interest from nearby metropolitan areas. Homes are selling in a median of 49 days, faster than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 27% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 5.8% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years.

The average commission rate is 2.62% (around $19,000 on a median-priced home). Real estate agents in the Wide Bay region often run longer campaigns and need to reach buyers across a wider area, so rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. Picking an agent with local knowledge and experience and a broad reach across coastal and inland pockets will help position your home to the right buyers. 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.