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Some of the top local agents in River Heads
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about River Heads property prices, market trends and demographics.
Eli Winger
Ray White - Hervey Bay
164
Sales (12m)
$1.6M
Highest sale
-
Experience
121 Houses
Sold (12m)
22 Units
Sold (12m)
Harrison Shaw
Belle Property - Hervey Bay
52
Sales (12m)
$1.68M
Highest sale
9y
Experience
42 Houses
Sold (12m)
1 Unit
Sold (12m)
Gwen Nugent
Property Central Hervey Bay - Burrum Heads
22
Sales (12m)
$1.01M
Highest sale
13y
Experience
17 Houses
Sold (12m)
-
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in River Heads unique?
River Heads, on Queensland's Fraser Coast near Hervey Bay, has a low-density coastal character made up of standalone houses, beach cottages and waterfront blocks that reflect its river and bay setting. While it appeals to a broad range of buyers, people seeking a coastal lifestyle are an important part of the local market, drawn by water access, a relaxed pace and the area's lifestyle opportunities.
Different property types can attract very different audiences, so River Heads benefits from agents with suburb-specific experience who can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the property and the buyers most likely to be interested. Local agents understand the trade-offs between coastal appeal, upkeep and access, and can adjust campaign strategy to match what a particular home offers.
Last Updated: October 2026
River Heads property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in River Heads have increased 15% to $890k. There isn't enough data to report a median unit price. Homes here are typically sold by private treaty and hence, an auction clearance rate has not been reported.
In River Heads, 116 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 2%, while 74 have sold, an increase of 4%. With listings down and sales up, homes here are selling in a median of 66 days, 18 days slower than the Fraser Coast average.
As properties typically take longer to sell, selecting an experienced agent who can sustain buyer interest, adapt their strategy throughout the campaign and negotiate effectively can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $850K | Up 6.3% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 105 | Down 14.6% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 60 | Down 25.9% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 66 days | 17 days slower than the Fraser Coast area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in River Heads 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 River Heads.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the River Heads average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in River Heads sell 37% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in River Heads are responsible for 31.7% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your River Heads agent
In Queensland, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.56% to 5%. Our data shows the commission rates in River Heads average around 2.29%, or approximately $19,440 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.
- River Heads avg commission2.3%
- QLD avg commission2.5%
- National avg commission2.1%
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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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