Find the top real estate agents in The Hills

The Hills sits in the tree-lined foothills east of Perth, a mix of village centres, heritage cottage streets and pockets of rural acreage. Kalamunda is the area's defining village centre, Glen Forrest carries the heritage cottage appeal, and Gidgegannup and Stoneville represent the larger-lot lifestyle market. Sellers here typically market space, privacy and outdoor access rather than inner-city convenience, so buyers often weigh proximity to village shops against the appeal of larger yards and sheds. Median prices have been running hot, up 16.9% on the year to $1,040,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained, and the median is 2.0% above the prior peak set in April 2026.

Recent shifts are reinforcing that trade-off, with a steady flow of tree-changers and families seeking larger yards while improved road and digital links have made commuting and remote work more practical. Homes are selling in a median of 32 days, faster than a year ago, the fastest pace in five years. Sales activity has cooled, down 14.8% on the year, the lowest transaction count in five years. The City of Kalamunda's town centre upgrades and the Shire of Mundaring's investment in walking trails and conservation works are nudging interest toward properties close to village amenities and parkland access. For sellers, pockets matter: properties within easy walking distance of Kalamunda's shops and Glen Forrest's cafés attract buyers who prize village life and character, while Mount Helena, Mundaring and nearby ridgeline suburbs tend to appeal to families and tradespeople wanting space and highway access.

Local real estate agents in The Hills often bring local knowledge and experience across both village and rural selling markets. The top 3 local agents handled 13% of sales over the past year. Their median sale of $1,120,000 sits 7.7% above the broader area median of $1,040,000, 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 12 days, 20 days faster than the area's typical 32 days, converting 77.9% of their listings into a successful sale, 5.0 percentage points ahead of the area's 72.9%.

The average commission rate is 2.06% (around $21,000 on a median-priced home). Rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach in areas where agents need to show properties to a wider pool of buyers across village and rural 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.