Estimate what a traditional real estate agent commission would cost on your property sale, across any Australian state or territory.
Agent commission is a percentage of the final sale price paid to the selling agent upon completion of a property transaction. It is the primary way traditional real estate agents are compensated for their work, which typically includes appraisal, listing, marketing, open inspections, offer negotiation, and liaison through to settlement.
The percentage varies meaningfully by state and territory. Properties in metropolitan areas — particularly in Sydney and Melbourne — tend to attract rates at the lower end of the range, partly because higher sale prices mean the dollar amount is substantial even at a modest percentage. Properties in regional and rural areas often attract higher percentage rates, reflecting smaller markets, lower transaction volumes, and the additional effort involved in selling in those locations.
Commission rates in Australia are fully deregulated. There are no minimum or maximum rates set by law, and the rate is negotiated directly between the seller and the agent before the property is listed. It is reasonable to ask an agent to justify their rate or to compare proposals from multiple agents before committing. Rates quoted by agents sometimes reflect what the local market will accept, not an absolute floor.
For sellers exploring alternatives, the AgentBridge distribution fee operates differently to a traditional commission. Rather than listing publicly, AgentBridge distributes the property directly to its national network of buyers agents who are actively searching on behalf of qualified buyers. The distribution fee is a sliding scale based on the sale price, with a flat minimum for sub-$300,000 properties and percentage bands above that. For a detailed breakdown of all costs when selling — including marketing, conveyancing, and optional extras — see the Cost of Selling a House Calculator. For more on agent fees nationally, see our article Real estate agent fees in Australia.
Agent commission is calculated as a percentage of the final sale price. The percentage varies by state — state averages range from roughly 1.99% in South Australia to around 2.96% in Tasmania — and rates differ between metro and regional markets. Commission is negotiated between the seller and the agent and is not set by regulation.
Yes. Commission is fully deregulated across all Australian states and territories. The percentages shown by this calculator are market observations from published industry data, not fixed fees. Sellers can and do negotiate the rate, particularly on higher-value properties where even a small reduction in percentage saves a meaningful amount in dollar terms.
Agent commission typically covers the agent's service fee for listing, marketing, conducting inspections, negotiating with buyers, and managing the sale to settlement. It does not usually include advertising and marketing costs — portal listings, professional photography, and the signboard — which are typically charged separately. Always clarify what is and is not included when reviewing an agent's proposal.
Agent commission is a fee charged by a traditional real estate agent for their selling services on the open market. An AgentBridge distribution fee is charged by AgentBridge for distributing a property to its network of buyers agents nationally. The two are structurally different: traditional commission relates to a public-market campaign, while the AgentBridge distribution fee covers a targeted off-market or pre-market distribution service and includes the buyers agent referral share.
General information from AgentBridge, a property distribution business. It is not financial, legal or taxation advice. Market averages are observations from published industry data and are not regulated rates. Agent commission in Australia is negotiable. Confirm current figures with the relevant provider before relying on any figure.