Find the top real estate agents in East Gippsland

East Gippsland is a mixed coastal and high country area where a regional service hub sits alongside popular holiday towns and remote coastal gems. Bairnsdale functions as the established service and shopping centre for the district, while Lakes Entrance is the major coastal draw for boating and beachside holidays, and Metung, Paynesville and Mallacoota each offer quieter lakeside or remote coastal living. Median prices have edged up gently, up 4.1% on the year to $540,000, the highest level in five years, and the median is 0.4% above the prior peak set in June 2026.

At the local level, sellers should note where demand concentrates: Lakes Entrance’s lakefront precincts and Raymond Island’s niche lifestyle market remain prominent draws; East Bairnsdale’s family-friendly streets near schools and health services appeal to owner-occupiers; and the high country pockets around Omeo and Swifts Creek continue to attract hobby farmers. Homes are selling in a median of 88 days, faster than a year ago. Transaction activity has been well up, up 17.6% on the year, and ongoing foreshore and amenity upgrades in several coastal towns are supporting visitor numbers that keep the holiday-rental and lifestyle segments active.

Real estate agents in East Gippsland often emphasise local knowledge and experience. The top 3 local agents handled 17% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $560,000 sits 3.7% above the broader area median of $540,000. Their listings sold in a median of 66 days, 22 days faster than the area's typical 88 days, converting 60.2% of their listings into a successful sale, 16.3 percentage points ahead of the area's 43.9%.

The average commission rate is 2.69% (around $15,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach in regional markets. 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.