Find the top real estate agents in Central Highlands

The Central Highlands is a diverse regional market with Ballarat as the major hub and a broad mix of property types. It includes Ballarat's inner suburbs and heritage precincts, lifestyle towns such as Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, and quieter centres across the Central Goldfields, while the Macedon Ranges remains a tree-change option for downsizers and professionals seeking acreage within reach of the city. Median prices have grown solidly, up 10.9% on the year to $623,000, the highest level in three years. The median sits just off the cycle high reached in October 2022.

Homes are selling in a median of 46 days, materially faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. A substantial health and tertiary education presence in Ballarat is supporting steady rental interest from students and health workers, and ongoing supply of new housing in outer Ballarat suburbs is changing the mix of buyers walking through opens. Significant transport improvements along the western corridor have strengthened commuter appeal for Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Gisborne. Auctions are clearing at 58% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has ticked up, up 7.4% on the year.

The average commission rate is 1.98% (around $12,000 on a median-priced home). Real estate agents in the Central Highlands region often set rates to reflect longer campaign periods and 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.