Find the top real estate agents in Otways

The Otways combines the Great Ocean Road coastal strip with an expansive rainforest hinterland, so sellers operate in a mixed lifestyle market rather than a single suburban rhythm. Coastal towns such as Lorne and Apollo Bay act as the major service and tourism hubs, while smaller villages like Wye River and Marengo retain a quieter holiday-village feel, and inland pockets around Beech Forest, Forrest and Lavers Hill are defined by forested acreage and attract buyers after privacy and a timberland lifestyle. Median prices are down materially, down 12.8% on the year to $1,025,000, the lowest level in three years, with the market finding a new level. The median remains comfortably below the cycle high of November 2022.

Recent shifts are reshaping what buyers prioritise. Broader improvements to mobile coverage and fibre rollouts are making the Otways more attractive to remote workers and longer-stay sea-changers, and ongoing road and visitor-facility upgrades around the main coastal hubs support steadier year-round demand. Homes are selling in a median of 92 days, materially faster than a year ago. Auctions are clearing at 14% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has ticked up, up 5.4% on the year.

Local real estate agents in the Otways often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. The top 3 local agents handled 25% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,460,000 sits 42.4% above the broader area median of $1,025,000, which could suggest they specialise at the premium end of the market, worth bearing in mind if your home sits closer to the area median. Their listings sold in a median of 105 days, 13 days faster than the area's typical 92 days, converting 39.7% of their listings into a successful sale, 5.7 percentage points ahead of the area's 34.0%.

Agents in the Otways commonly plan longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach to find the right buyers for coastal holiday homes, short-stay rental properties and hinterland retreats. 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.