Find the top real estate agents in Daylesford

Daylesford and its surrounds are a Victorian spa and hinterland market centred on Lake Daylesford and the Hepburn Springs mineral spring precinct. The area is known for heritage cottages, small hospitality businesses and a mix of lifestyle blocks and tighter village lots that attract city-based weekenders and downsizers. Median prices have grown solidly, up 8.9% on the year to $757,000, the highest level in two years. The median remains comfortably below the cycle high of September 2022.

Recent shifts are shaping how properties trade, with an emerging cluster of cafes, galleries and cellar-door offerings around the Convent Gallery and Daylesford main street supporting stronger interest in easy-walk village living. Homes are selling in a median of 109 days, much the same pace as a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 40% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has been well up, up 16.7% on the year.

Local real estate agents in Daylesford emphasise local knowledge, experience and a focused understanding of the market, which matters when buyers weigh lifestyle appeal against maintenance and heritage considerations. The top 3 local agents handled 24% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $890,000 sits 17.6% above the broader area median of $757,000, which could suggest they specialise at the premium end of the market, worth bearing in mind if your home sits closer to the area median. Their listings sold in a median of 71 days, 38 days faster than the area's typical 109 days, converting 46.0% of their listings into a successful sale, 2.8 percentage points ahead of the area's 43.2%.

The average commission rate is 1.88% (around $14,000 on a median-priced home). These rates often reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach, particularly where properties are marketed to city-based weekenders and to buyers who value short-stay income potential. 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.