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Some of the top local agents in Cowes
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Cowes property prices, market trends and demographics.
Sarah Mccallum
Area Specialist Solutions
72
Sales (12m)
$1.38M
Highest sale
-
Experience
67 Houses
Sold (12m)
4 Units
Sold (12m)
Team YPA Cranbourne
YPA - Cranbourne
7
Sales (12m)
$1.47M
Highest sale
9y
Experience
6 Houses
Sold (12m)
-
Sold (12m)
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Michael McLeod
First National Real Estate Phillip Island - Cowes
10
Sales (12m)
$1.05M
Highest sale
25y
Experience
183 Houses
Sold (12m)
40 Units
Sold (12m)
11 years
Working with OpenAgent clients
Under 1 hour
Response time
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What makes selling in Cowes unique?
Cowes on Phillip Island is characterised by detached houses, beachside cottages and family homes that reflect its coastal setting. The suburb appeals particularly to buyers seeking a coastal lifestyle, such as people after holiday homes or a sea change, though it still attracts a broad range of buyers including families and those looking for rental opportunities.
Different properties in Cowes attract different audiences, so agents with local experience understand these distinctions and can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the buyers most likely to be interested. Cowes benefits when an agent knows how to match a property’s strengths to the right audience rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Last Updated: November 2026
Cowes property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Cowes have eased 4% to $700k, while unit values have fallen 21% to $459k, suggesting demand has been stronger for detached houses. The overall median now sits 14% below its January 2023 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 25%, below the VIC average of 63%.
In Cowes, 344 properties have come onto the market over the past year, up 3%, while 220 have sold, a decrease of 7%. Despite the additional supply, homes here are selling in a median of 81 days, 1 day faster than the Phillip Island & Bass Coast average.
Choosing an experienced local agent who can accurately price your property, market it effectively and negotiate confidently can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $700K | Down 2.8% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $459K | Down 20.2% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 25.0% | Below the VIC average of 62.7% |
| Listings (12m) | 332 | Up 0.3% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 215 | Down 6.9% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 78 days | 3 days faster than the Phillip Island & Bass Coast area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Cowes 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 Cowes.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.0x higher prices than the Cowes average.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Cowes sell 1.3x faster than the suburb average.
78
Days
Suburb avg.
61
Days
Top 3 agents
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Cowes sell 39% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Cowes are responsible for 29.8% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Cowes agent
In Victoria, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.95%. Our data shows the commission rates in Cowes average around 1.66%, or approximately $11,462 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.
- Cowes avg commission1.7%
- VIC avg commission1.8%
- National avg commission2.1%
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(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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