Find the top real estate agents in Bellarine Peninsula

Bellarine Peninsula, also known as Surf Coast, is a coastal lifestyle ring where seaside villages and family suburbs sit side by side. Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove are the peninsula's main lifestyle centres, drawing buyers for beach access, cafés and a strong retail heart, while Queenscliff and Portarlington anchor the area with heritage character and ferry connections. Curlewis and Clifton Springs are growing family-friendly pockets where buyers seek larger blocks, and quieter villages such as St Leonards and Indented Head tend to attract retirees and weekenders looking for tranquillity. Median prices have been broadly flat, up 0.6% on the year to $785,000.

Market attention has shifted subtly toward renovation and single-level living as more owner-occupiers trade city commutes for coastal convenience, lifting interest in modernised houses and low-maintenance units. There has also been a steady trickle of remote workers and downsizers reshaping demand across different pockets. Homes are selling in a median of 57 days, materially faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 39% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has been building modestly, up 14.3% on the year. Local priorities such as foreshore upgrades and improved links into Geelong continue to shape where buyers focus, and the seasonal tourist economy keeps short-term letting a recurring consideration for some investors and part-time vendors.

Real estate agents in the Bellarine Peninsula often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market, which matters because buyer motives vary from downsizers and remote workers to families chasing school catchments. The top 3 local agents handled 12% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $770,000 is broadly in line with the area median of $785,000.

The average commission rate is 1.60% (around $13,000 on a median-priced home). These rates tend to be lower in metro areas because higher values and close competition allow tighter margins, while on the Bellarine Peninsula rates may be higher to reflect longer campaign periods and the need for broader marketing reach. 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.