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Some of the top local agents in Northcote
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Northcote property prices, market trends and demographics.

Luke Brizzi
Jellis Craig - Northcote
42
Sales (12m)
$1.75M
Highest sale
18y
Experience
20 Houses
Sold (12m)
21 Units
Sold (12m)

Matthew McIntosh
McGrath - Northcote
33
Sales (12m)
$2.81M
Highest sale
11y
Experience
24 Houses
Sold (12m)
7 Units
Sold (12m)

Roland Paterson
Nelson Alexander - Fitzroy
51
Sales (12m)
$3M
Highest sale
-
Experience
39 Houses
Sold (12m)
12 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Northcote unique?
Northcote is an inner-northern suburb of Melbourne that combines tree-lined streets of Victorian and Edwardian houses with renovated terraces, townhouses and low-rise apartments. That variety attracts a broad buyer pool, from young professionals and creatives seeking city-fringe convenience to families looking for more space, with investors and downsizers also finding properties that suit their needs. The range of dwelling types helps explain buyer intent: smaller apartments and terraces appeal to those wanting low-maintenance living, while larger period houses attract buyers prioritising gardens, internal space and scope for renovation.
Different properties in Northcote appeal to different audiences, so accurate pricing, tailored presentation and targeted marketing matter. Agents with suburb-specific experience understand these local differences and can adapt pricing, presentation and marketing to the particular property, helping align the campaign with the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: November 2026
Northcote property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Northcote have remained relatively stable at $1.7m, while unit values have remained relatively stable at $615k. The overall median now sits 11% below its May 2022 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 65%, slightly above the VIC average of 63%.
Some 589 properties have come onto the market in Northcote over the past year, up 10%, while 566 have sold, an increase of 2%. With both listings and sales higher, homes here are selling in a median of 25 days, 9 days faster than the Melbourne CBD average.
With most properties selling within a month, selecting an experienced agent who can maximise buyer competition during a short, high-impact campaign can make a meaningful difference to your result.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | $1.65M | Down 2.2% YoY |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $620K | No change YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 65.0% | Above the VIC average of 62.7% |
| Listings (12m) | 572 | Up 6.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 523 | Down 8.7% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 25 days | 10 days faster than the Melbourne CBD area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
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Why choosing the right local agent in Northcote matters
Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in Northcote.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.4x higher prices than the Northcote average.
Days on market
The top 3 agents in Northcote sell 1.1x faster than the suburb average.
25
Days
Suburb avg.
23
Days
Top 3 agents
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Northcote are responsible for 17.6% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Northcote agent
In Victoria, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.95%. Our data shows the commission rates in Northcote average around 1.79%, or approximately $19,724 on a median-priced home.
Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.
Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.
- Northcote avg commission1.8%
- VIC avg commission1.8%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Northcote
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Northcote - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
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(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.
(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.
Source: Copyright © 2026 Australian Property Monitors Pty Ltd trading as Domain Insight (DI). This information is published and compiled by DI and in developing it DI also relies on the information supplied by a number of external sources.
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