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Sydney remains a city of distinct rings and market personalities. The CBD and the harbour foreshore keep their defining appeal for corporate and higher-income lifestyle buyers, while Parramatta has become a major employment and services hub that draws weekday demand away from the inner city. The major Sydney Metro network and the Western Sydney Airport continue to reshape travel times and buyer interest across middle and outer suburbs. Median prices have edged up gently, up 2.9% on the year to $1,225,000, and the median sits just off the cycle high reached in May 2026.

Different buyer groups are active in different corridors, with auctions still setting the rhythm for many inner-ring properties, particularly in the inner west and eastern suburbs, while private treaty and family-focused campaigns are more common in family markets such as Western Sydney, Macarthur, Camden, Liverpool and Fairfield. Homes are selling in a median of 30 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the slowest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 58% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 6.1% on the year, the lowest transaction count in two years. There is a modest return of international interest in select higher-end pockets, and a steady flow of downsizers into the established apartment markets of the eastern suburbs and lower north shore.

The average commission rate is 1.64% (around $20,000 on a median-priced home). These rates are generally lower in metro markets because higher property values and closer competition allow for tighter margins, so when choosing real estate agents in Sydney, look for local knowledge and experience and broad reach to make sure your campaign targets the right buyers for your property. 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.