Find the top real estate agents in Inner South

The Inner South blends bayside lifestyle, established high-end addresses and busy retail strips in a compact footprint. Pockets such as Elwood, Middle Park and Port Melbourne provide strong lifestyle appeal, while Toorak and parts of Malvern retain a more established, higher-value character and South Yarra and Prahran draw café and retail-driven buyers along Chapel Street and St Kilda Road. Median prices have softened gently, down 5.7% on the year to $745,000.

Homes are selling in a median of 27 days, much the same pace as a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 65% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Upgrades to transport and station precincts have made Caulfield and Caulfield Junction more convenient for commuters, and Chadstone's retail and employment draw supports demand in nearby Oakleigh and Caulfield, while downsizers continue to target low-maintenance apartments around South Yarra and Prahran and families focus on catchments in Malvern and Glen Iris.

Real estate agents in the Inner South offer a range of experience across its different sub-markets. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 2% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $645,000 sits 13.4% below the broader area median of $745,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 27 days, roughly matching the area's pace, converting 77.1% of their listings into a successful sale, 22.4 percentage points ahead of the area's 54.7%.

The average commission rate is 1.88% (around $14,000 on a median-priced home). These rates often reflect longer campaign periods and the need for broader marketing reach to find the right buyer. 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.