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The Grampians mixes broadacre farming country with a lively visitor economy around the ranges, and that combination helps explain who is buying here. Major service towns such as Horsham and the Wimmera act as the region's commercial heart, drawing buyers who need schools, health services and local jobs. Smaller centres like Ararat and Stawell have main streets and heritage housing, while Halls Gap and Pomonal are the places buyers look to for national park access and a bush-changed lifestyle. Median prices have made a strong advance, up 15.6% on the year to $393,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained. The median is 2.1% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Recent shifts are quietly reshaping demand across the region. Improved road freight and highways have strengthened links between farms and markets, and investment in renewable energy and agribusiness is creating interest around cropping areas. That matters for agricultural sellers and buyers focused on productivity. Homes are selling in a median of 55 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in two years. Auctions are clearing at 33% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Tourism's return is lifting interest in properties suited to short-stay accommodation. At a local level sellers should think about buyer type when preparing to list: Horsham tends to attract workers and investors focused on services and rental prospects, while those towns draw lifestyle buyers, and farm purchasers focus on paddock layout, water access and machinery storage.

In the Grampians, the average commission rate is 2.68% (around $11,000 on a median-priced home). Real estate agents in the Grampians region often charge higher rates than firms in metro areas because campaigns can run longer and marketing needs to reach a wider geographic pool of buyers, especially for farm, lifestyle and tourist-focused properties. 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.