Find the top real estate agents in Gippsland

Gippsland is a broad, mixed region where coastal lifestyle towns sit alongside productive farming country and a long-running energy and services belt. Coastal places such as Phillip Island and the Bass Coast, and destinations like Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Lakes Entrance, attract retirees and weekend buyers, while inland centres including Traralgon, Sale and Morwell act as service hubs for families and local professionals. South Gippsland and Baw Baw maintain a strong agricultural and small-town character that appeals to buyers looking for acreage and a quieter pace. Median prices show steady but unspectacular growth, up 7.4% on the year to $580,000, the highest level in five years. The median has matched the prior peak set in August 2026.

Sellers should be aware of two lasting shifts reshaping demand across the region: the Latrobe Valley's energy transition, which is changing local employment profiles and the kinds of homes in demand, and a steady drift of sea-changers and tree-changers lifting interest in coastal and hinterland towns. The western fringe around Warragul and Drouin also acts as an important commuter gateway for buyers prepared to travel for city work, keeping demand for well-located family homes steady. Holiday suburbs and islands tend to draw short-stay investors and buyers pursuing lifestyle amenity, while larger town centres attract mortgage-ready families, health and education workers and tradespeople. Homes are selling in a median of 66 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 33% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has ticked up, up 5.2% on the year.

The average commission rate is 2.06% (around $12,000 on a median-priced home). These rates are typically lower in metropolitan centres because higher property values and dense competition allow for tighter margins; real estate agents in Gippsland often set rates to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. Choosing an agent with local knowledge and experience and a broad reach can help target the right buyers. 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.