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Average agent commission by major agency
Real estate commissions in Australia aren’t regulated — every agent and every brand sets their own rates. Even within one agency, fees vary by suburb, listing strategy, and how confident the seller is to negotiate.
In capital cities, most sellers can expect to pay between 2% and 3.5% of the sale price. On a $1M home, that’s a $20,000–$35,000 cheque written out of settlement before you see a dollar.
Rates are negotiable — but most homeowners don’t realise that, or feel uncomfortable pushing back during a high-stress sale.
Commission rates are negotiable and can vary depending on your suburb, property value, and the marketing package offered.
Average agent commission across Australia
Commission rates aren’t uniform — they shift dramatically based on where your property sits. Tasmania averages around 3.0%, while Victoria and New South Wales sit closer to 2.0%–2.1%.
That means two identical homes — one in Hobart, one in Melbourne — can end up paying tens of thousands of dollars more or less in commission, just because of the postcode.
With Unreserved’s fixed fee, your location doesn’t change what you pay. The same flat fee applies whether you’re selling in Sydney’s eastern suburbs or a regional town in Tasmania — no postcode penalty.
How commission costs have grown
Since 1990, the average commission paid on an Australian home sale has climbed roughly fivefold — from around $4,000 to nearly $20,000 today. Even though percentage rates have edged lower, surging property values mean sellers are handing over far more in real dollars than ever before.
Why commissions vary so much
No two sellers in Australia pay the same commission. The headline rate is only part of the story — what you actually pay depends on a stack of factors most people never see.
Location & state
Commission rates differ from state to state, and even from suburb to suburb. Smaller markets and regional areas typically attract higher percentages than major metro postcodes.
Property value
Higher-priced homes usually negotiate lower percentages, because the dollar return for the agent is already strong. Lower-priced homes often attract higher rates to offset the same amount of work.
Agent negotiation
Commissions in Australia are not regulated. Every agent is free to set their own rate, and most are open to negotiation — but only if the seller knows to ask.
Market conditions
In a hot market with strong buyer demand, agents often accept lower commissions because homes sell quickly. In slower markets, rates tend to creep up to cover longer campaigns.
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