Find the top real estate agents in Beachside Suburbs

This stretch of coast mixes classic beachside character with pockets of newer, planned suburban living. Brighton and Seacliff offer established, high-amenity streets that attract downsizers and families looking for character homes close to the sand, while Glenelg and Glenelg Jetty Road form the lifestyle and entertainment spine that draws younger professionals to cafés and shops. Median prices have been running hot, up 19.1% on the year to $1,125,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained.

Recent shifts are shaping what sellers should expect at open homes. Homes are selling in a median of 23 days, slower than a year ago, the slowest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 48% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Medium-density development around Glenelg and West Beach is adding apartment stock and changing buyer expectations for modern layouts, and visible investment in foreshore and amenity upgrades has strengthened the appeal of direct beachside pockets. The industrial and shipbuilding precincts around Osborne and Outer Harbor continue to support steady rental demand and trade buyers.

Real estate agents in Beachside Suburbs often 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 $1,450,000 sits 28.9% above the broader area median of $1,125,000, 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 78.1% of their listings into a successful sale, 2.8 percentage points ahead of the area's 75.3%.

The average commission rate is 1.57% (around $18,000 on a median-priced home). Rates can vary depending on campaign length and the scale of an agent's marketing reach, so compare what an agent does as well as the headline rate. 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.