Find the top real estate agents in Adelaide Hills

Adelaide Hills, also known as The Hills, is a lifestyle hinterland where mature gardens, stone cottages and small hobby farms sit alongside newer family estates. Mount Barker is the main service and retail hub many buyers look to, while Stirling and Aldgate represent the established garden-village end of the market and Hahndorf draws visitors for hospitality and tourism. Open-home traffic is a mix of lifestyle seekers after bigger blocks, downsizers wanting village convenience and commuting professionals looking for a quieter base within reach of the city. Median prices have edged up gently, up 7.1% on the year to $865,000, the highest level in five years. The median is 0.6% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 23 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in five years. Mount Barker’s expansion of shops and schools has been drawing more young families and increasing demand for modern, low-maintenance homes close to services. Auctions are clearing at 37% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There is a growing preference for properties that already factor in bushfire resilience and low-maintenance landscaping. Renovations and upgrades that address those concerns are attracting particular interest, and short-stay tourism and cellar-door activity around Hahndorf continue to support demand for some listings.

Real estate agents in the Adelaide Hills tend to emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. The top 3 local agents handled 12% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $877,000 is broadly in line with the area median of $865,000. Their listings sold in a median of 21 days, 2 days faster than the area's typical 23 days, converting 91.0% of their listings into a successful sale, 13.5 percentage points ahead of the area's 77.5%.

The average commission rate is 1.94% (around $17,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach in areas where buyers are more dispersed across smaller pockets. 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.