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Some of the top local agents in Encounter Bay
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Encounter Bay property prices, market trends and demographics.
Mark Forde
Harris Real Estate - South Coast RLA 337539
26
Sales (12m)
-
Highest sale
-
Experience
19 Houses
Sold (12m)
2 Units
Sold (12m)
Kathleen Fry
Ouwens Casserly - South Coast - Goolwa
71
Sales (12m)
$2.4M
Highest sale
26y
Experience
67 Houses
Sold (12m)
3 Units
Sold (12m)
Nathan Brown
Magain Real Estate - Brighton (RLA 299713)
41
Sales (12m)
$1.51M
Highest sale
-
Experience
23 Houses
Sold (12m)
6 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Encounter Bay unique?
Encounter Bay, on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, is characterised by detached, low-rise coastal homes and modest beachside properties that reflect its seaside setting. While it appeals to a broad range of buyers, sea-change buyers and retirees make up an important part of the local market, drawn to larger yards, relaxed layouts and proximity to the water.
Different properties in Encounter Bay can appeal to very different audiences, making accurate pricing and considered presentation important. Agents with suburb-specific experience understand these variations and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the type of property, helping to connect a home with the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Encounter Bay property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Encounter Bay have increased 12% to $790k. 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 Encounter Bay, 202 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 11%, while 154 have sold, a decrease of 4%. Despite the additional supply, homes here are selling in a median of 24 days, 3 days faster than the Fleurieu Peninsula average.
With most properties selling within a month, selecting an experienced agent who can maximise buyer competition during a short, high-impact campaign can make a meaningful difference to your result.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $790K | Up 9.7% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | - | - |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | - | - |
| Listings (12m) | 198 | Up 9.4% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 141 | Down 16.6% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 25 days | 3 days faster than the Fleurieu Peninsula area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Encounter Bay 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 Encounter Bay.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.1x higher prices than the Encounter Bay average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Encounter Bay sell 25% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Encounter Bay are responsible for 21.3% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Encounter Bay agent
In South Australia, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.68% to 4.4%. Our data shows the commission rates in Encounter Bay average around 1.97%, or approximately $15,338 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.
- Encounter Bay avg commission2.0%
- SA avg commission1.8%
- 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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