Find the top real estate agents in Phillip Island & Bass Coast

Phillip Island & Bass Coast is a coastal lifestyle region where tourism and everyday living sit side by side. Cowes is the dominant retail and holiday hub, anchored by well-known visitor draws such as the Penguin Parade and the Grand Prix Circuit, while Wonthaggi functions as the major service centre for health, schools and trades. Cape Woolamai and Smiths Beach are notable surf and lifestyle draws that attract higher-end lifestyle purchasers, while Ventnor and Silverleaves offer quieter beachside living favoured by retirees and families. Median prices have edged up gently, up 2.3% on the year to $675,000. The median remains comfortably below the cycle high of November 2022.

That mix produces a buyer pool made up of holiday-home purchasers, downsizers seeking a coastal pace, and a steady stream of sea-changers and remote workers looking for regional amenity with access to services. Recent upgrades to visitor facilities and foreshore amenity, together with better digital coverage, are supporting more year-round activity across the coast, while increased regulatory attention on short-stay accommodation is nudging some owner-occupier demand and encouraging more long-stay rental interest in certain pockets. Homes are selling in a median of 81 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in two years. Auctions are clearing at 25% over the past year.⁽¹⁾

Real estate agents in Phillip Island & Bass Coast often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. The top 3 local agents handled 11% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $695,000 sits 3.0% above the broader area median of $675,000. Their listings sold in a median of 62 days, 19 days faster than the area's typical 81 days, converting 56.8% of their listings into a successful sale, 15.6 percentage points ahead of the area's 41.2%.

The average commission rate is 1.84% (around $12,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach in coastal and regional markets. 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.