Find the top real estate agents in South West Victoria

South West Victoria combines a major regional service city with a wide coastal and rural sweep. Geelong is the region's dominant service and employment centre, while the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast towns such as Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Torquay and Jan Juc anchor the lifestyle and holiday markets. Further west, Warrnambool and Port Fairy are established coastal service centres, and inland towns like Colac and Hamilton form the quieter agricultural heart of the region. Median prices have edged up gently, up 6.5% on the year to $705,000, the highest level in three years. The median sits just off the cycle high reached in October 2022.

Homes are selling in a median of 37 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in three years. Auctions are clearing at 59% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ Transaction activity has ticked up, up 7.9% on the year, and recent shifts around the Armstrong Creek growth corridor and improved road and regional airport connections are reshaping where buyers look, while expanding health and tertiary precincts in Geelong and rising renewable and infrastructure activity across parts of Golden Plains and Glenelg are broadening the buyer pool.

The average commission rate is 1.82% (around $13,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often vary across the region, with lower rates around Geelong and higher rates in smaller coastal and inland centres to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. Real estate agents in South West Victoria often emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. 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.