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Some of the top local agents in Surry Hills
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Surry Hills property prices, market trends and demographics.
James Perlowski
Belle Property - Surry Hills
101
Sales (12m)
$3.9M
Highest sale
-
Experience
24 Houses
Sold (12m)
72 Units
Sold (12m)
Charles Touma
Ray White Touma Group - Redfern
46
Sales (12m)
$5.3M
Highest sale
25y
Experience
39 Houses
Sold (12m)
7 Units
Sold (12m)
Brigitte Blackman
Bresic Whitney Estate Agents - Hunters Hill
32
Sales (12m)
$3.2M
Highest sale
-
Experience
4 Houses
Sold (12m)
23 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Surry Hills unique?
Surry Hills blends terrace houses, warehouse conversions and apartments, offering a mix of character homes and contemporary, low-maintenance options close to the Sydney CBD. The suburb attracts a broad buyer pool, from young professionals seeking city-fringe convenience to downsizers and investors, with renovated terraces and loft-style conversions appealing to owner-occupiers seeking character while apartments often suit buyers prioritising low-maintenance living.
Different properties in Surry Hills can appeal to very different audiences, so accurate pricing and targeted presentation are particularly important. An agent with suburb-specific experience understands those distinctions and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to suit the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: October 2026
Surry Hills property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Surry Hills have increased 3% to $2.5m, while unit values have fallen 9% to $868k, suggesting demand has been stronger for detached houses. The overall median now sits 13% below its March 2026 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 64%, above the NSW average of 56%.
In Surry Hills, 374 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 1%, while 374 have sold, a decrease of 8%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 27 days, 9 days faster than the Sydney CBD 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) | $2.46M | Down 0.8% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $875K | Down 6.9% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 63.8% | Above the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 340 | Down 11.5% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 334 | Down 17.5% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 27 days | 9 days faster than the Sydney CBD area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Surry Hills 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 Surry Hills.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.4x higher prices than the Surry Hills average.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Surry Hills sell 1.3x faster than the suburb average.
27
Days
Suburb avg.
21
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Surry Hills sell 19% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Surry Hills are responsible for 19.5% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Surry Hills 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 Surry Hills average around 1.74%, or approximately $20,503 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.
- Surry Hills avg commission1.7%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Surry Hills
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Surry Hills - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
- Real estate agents Redfern | Redfern suburb profile and market trends
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- Real estate agents Waterloo | Waterloo suburb profile and market trends
- Real estate agents Paddington | Paddington suburb profile and market trends
(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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