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Some of the top local agents in St Leonards
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about St Leonards property prices, market trends and demographics.
James Bennett
Belle Property North Shore
45
Sales (12m)
$3.8M
Highest sale
19y
Experience
19 Houses
Sold (12m)
24 Units
Sold (12m)
Tyron MccartneyBrown
McGrath - Crows Nest
36
Sales (12m)
-
Highest sale
-
Experience
4 Houses
Sold (12m)
31 Units
Sold (12m)
Donovan Murphy
DiJones - Willoughby
26
Sales (12m)
$2.1M
Highest sale
-
Experience
-
Sold (12m)
25 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in St Leonards unique?
St Leonards is a lower North Shore centre characterised by apartment living, with modern towers, mid-rise complexes and pockets of low-rise housing. The area attracts a broad buyer pool, from commuters and professionals seeking convenient, low-maintenance homes close to the Sydney CBD, to investors and downsizers who value compact, well-located properties.
Different properties can appeal to very different audiences in St Leonards, so accurate pricing, presentation and targeted marketing are important. Agents with suburb-specific experience understand those differences and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the property and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: November 2026
St Leonards property market trends and insights
Over the past year, unit values in St Leonards have increased 5% to $1.2m. There isn't enough data to report a median house price. The overall median now sits 8% below its March 2024 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 64%, above the NSW average of 56%.
In St Leonards, 480 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 4%, while 281 have sold, an increase of 1%. Despite the stronger sales activity, homes here are selling in a median of 57 days, 29 days slower than the Lower North Shore 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) | - | - |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $1.15M | Up 6.5% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 63.5% | Above the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 468 | Down 7.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 266 | Down 5.7% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 60 days | 31 days slower than the Lower North Shore area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in St Leonards 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 St Leonards.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.1x higher prices than the St Leonards average.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in St Leonards sell 48% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in St Leonards are responsible for 47.0% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your St Leonards agent
In New South Wales, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.71%. Our data shows the commission rates in St Leonards average around 1.73%, or approximately $19,909 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.
- St Leonards avg commission1.7%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near St Leonards
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near St Leonards - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
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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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