Find the top real estate agents in Mallee & Northern Victoria

The Mallee & Northern Victoria region is broad and agriculture-first, anchored by a couple of service centres that shape where buyers look. Bendigo functions as the defining regional centre, drawing buyers who want city-style amenities, health and education jobs, and heritage homes. Further northwest, Mildura and the Murray corridor are an established irrigation and horticulture heartland, while Castlemaine and the smaller Loddon towns add a heritage and country arts flavour that sets them apart from the irrigation districts. Median prices have grown solidly, up 11.8% on the year to $615,000, the highest level in five years, and the median has matched the prior peak set in July 2026.

Recent shifts are steering buyer interest as infrastructure and lifestyle patterns change. There has been substantial modernisation of irrigation and water-management systems along the Murray that is shaping farm operating models and interest from agricultural investors, and steady upgrades to main highway links plus stronger health and tertiary education precinct activity around Bendigo are supporting interest from professionals and families. Homes are selling in a median of 42 days, much the same pace as a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 35% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ At the same time, an accelerating flow of tree-changers and downsizers from the metropolitan fringe is bringing new demand into riverside and heritage pockets, which means tailoring presentation to the likely buyer pool is especially important.

The average commission rate is 2.24% (around $14,000 on a median-priced home). Real estate agents in the Mallee & Northern Victoria region often tailor marketing to the likely buyer pool, and rates can vary across towns because campaign lengths and the scale of marketing differ. In smaller towns, rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. Choosing an agent with local knowledge and experience will help ensure your marketing and pricing match the buyer segment for your sub-area. 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.