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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.

Local
Luke Brizzi

Luke Brizzi

Jellis Craig - Northcote

42

Sales (12m)

$1.75M

Highest sale

18y

Experience

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20 Houses

Sold (12m)

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21 Units

Sold (12m)

Local
Matthew McIntosh

Matthew McIntosh

McGrath - Northcote

33

Sales (12m)

$2.81M

Highest sale

11y

Experience

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24 Houses

Sold (12m)

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7 Units

Sold (12m)

Local
Roland Paterson

Roland Paterson

Nelson Alexander - Fitzroy

51

Sales (12m)

$3M

Highest sale

-

Experience

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39 Houses

Sold (12m)

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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.

MetricCurrentMarket 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

See which agents sold the most properties like yours in Northcote

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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.

Suburb avg.
$1.1M
Top 3 agents
$1.52M

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.

Pie chart: top 3 agents 17.6%, remaining agents 82.4%Remaining agents82.4%Top 3 agents17.6%

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 commission
    1.8%
  • VIC avg commission
    1.8%
  • National avg commission
    2.1%
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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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