Find the top real estate agents in Eastern Melbourne

Eastern Melbourne sits between leafy inner pockets and more family-oriented middle and outer suburbs, so the market mixes period character with practical suburban living. Places such as Kew, Camberwell and Hawthorn are known for federation homes, tree-lined streets and well-known shopping strips. Glen Waverley, Balwyn and Mount Waverley are family-focused middle-ring neighbourhoods with strong school appeal, while Rowville, Wantirna South and Ferntree Gully are predominantly outer family precincts with larger blocks and newer estate-style housing. Median prices have been broadly flat, down 1.4% on the year to $1,045,000.

Homes are selling in a median of 27 days, much the same pace as a year ago, the slowest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 65% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Demand is concentrating around a handful of major nodes. Box Hill Central remains a transport, health and education hub that draws investors and downsizers, and Glen Waverley’s transport and shopping precinct continues to pull family buyers. Renewed café and retail activity along Burke Road in Camberwell and Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn is supporting stronger resale results on those streets, while medium-density infill is becoming more noticeable along Doncaster's shopping corridors and around Ringwood's transport node.

Real estate agents in Eastern Melbourne often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 2% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,120,000 sits 7.2% above the broader area median of $1,045,000. Their listings sold in a median of 24 days, 3 days faster than the area's typical 27 days, converting 78.8% of their listings into a successful sale, 20.2 percentage points ahead of the area's 58.6%.

The average commission rate is 1.71% (around $18,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often increase 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.