Find the top real estate agents in Beachside Suburbs

This stretch of coastline is defined by a mix of classic beachside villages and established suburban streets. Pockets such as Glenelg, with its Jetty Road retail strip, Henley Beach with its popular café scene, and the masterplanned calm of West Lakes Shore give sellers very different marketing angles to work with. Right now, median prices have been running hot, up 22.4% on the year to $1,175,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained. The median is 1.0% above the prior peak set in July 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 23 days, slower than a year ago, the slowest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 42% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Councils have been investing in foreshore and public-realm upgrades, and there is visible renovation activity as owners trade older holiday stock for modern open-plan layouts, supporting a shift toward longer-term owner-occupier demand.

Local real estate agents in the Beachside Suburbs emphasise local knowledge and experience and a broad reach. The top 3 local agents handled 12% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,435,000 sits 22.1% above the broader area median of $1,175,000, 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 23 days, roughly matching the area's pace, converting 80.5% of their listings into a successful sale, 10.5 percentage points ahead of the area's 70.0%.

The average commission rate is 1.55% (around $18,000 on a median-priced home). These rates often reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach when agents are aiming to reach buyers beyond the immediate neighbourhood. 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.