Find the top real estate agents in Bellarine Peninsula

Bellarine Peninsula, also known as Surf Coast, sits between distinctive coastal villages and quieter inland towns, offering a mix of holiday character and everyday livability. Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff are the peninsula's seaside hamlets, prized for heritage character, harbour and bay access and a strong tourism presence. Ocean Grove is the dominant family hub with extensive shops, schools and easy beach access, while Leopold and Drysdale serve as practical commuter towns for people working in Geelong, and Curlewis is an emerging estate suburb attracting growing families who want newer, low-maintenance homes. Median prices have been broadly flat, up 0.6% on the year to $790,000.

Homes are selling in a median of 57 days, faster than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 36% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has ticked up, up 13.8% on the year. Local planning attention to foreshore amenity and to short-stay accommodation, together with steady demand from downsizers and sea-changers, is reshaping which pockets buyers favour and nudging some purchasers toward the newer housing options in Curlewis and Leopold.

Bellarine Peninsula real estate agents 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 $760,000 sits 3.8% below the broader area median of $790,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 68 days, 11 days slower than the area's typical 57 days, converting 55.4% of their listings into a successful sale, 4.1 percentage points ahead of the area's 51.3%.

The average commission rate is 1.61% (around $13,000 on a median-priced home). Local rates often reflect longer campaign periods and the need for broader marketing reach to attract buyers for coastal and holiday properties. 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.