Find the top real estate agents in Northern Suburbs

The Northern Suburbs combine a string of distinctive beachside pockets with long-established family suburbs. Coastal nodes such as Scarborough, Trigg, Mullaloo and Burns Beach attract lifestyle-minded buyers, while Churchlands, Duncraig and Woodvale offer classic family streets and Joondalup provides major retail, health and employment services that shape where people choose to live. Median prices have seen a strong advance, up 15.2% on the year to $945,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained, and the median is 1.4% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Homes are selling in a median of 31 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in five years. Auctions are clearing at 49% over the past year.⁽¹⁾ There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 17.5% on the year, the lowest transaction count in five years. Recent shifts are concentrated along the northern growth corridor, with Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep expanding and drawing younger families and investors seeking modern, low-maintenance homes, while the Joondalup rail corridor and Mitchell Freeway continue to support commuter demand.

Real estate agents in the Northern Suburbs typically emphasise local knowledge and experience and a focused understanding of the local market. This is a fragmented market, with the top 3 agents handling just 4% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $860,000 sits 9.0% below the broader area median of $945,000, which can reflect the mix of homes they list. Their listings sold in a median of 35 days, 4 days slower than the area's typical 31 days, converting 76.5% of their listings into a successful sale, 10.7 percentage points ahead of the area's 65.8%.

The average commission rate is 2.03% (around $19,000 on a median-priced home). Rates can vary depending on campaign length and the breadth of marketing reach an agent provides. 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.