McGrath Pittwater

39 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach, NSW, Australia 2107
  •   4.9   (1296 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how McGrath Pittwater has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

71
Reviews
26
Properties for sale
82
Sold properties
$4m
Average sale price
$326.7m
Total sales value

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Our customer service awards

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  • Suburb WinnerAvalon Beach
  • Suburb WinnerBilgola Plateau
  • Suburb WinnerNewport
  • 9x Suburb WinnerAvalon Beach - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • 9x Suburb WinnerBilgola Plateau - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • 4x National Top 100Australia - 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • 3x Suburb WinnerClareville - 2024, 2023, 2022

Meet the team

Get to know the 9 agents at McGrath Pittwater .

James Baker
James Baker

Principal / Director

  4.9   (457 reviews)
About James
"James Baker raises the bar for all real estate agents" - Derek and Carol Hansen Ranked in the top 50 agents in NSW by REB 2025, Top 5 Agent in McGrath Network nationally and top 100 agents in Australia by RateMyAgent and REB in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. No.1 agent for Avalon Beach 2015/16/17/18 and 2020/21/22/23/24/25. ( www.ratemyagent.com.au) With over 30 years of sales experience and a degree in Structural Engineering and Architecture, James Baker brings an outstanding level of professionalism to the Northern Beaches. James is widely respected for his vision, industry excellence and executive leadership. His strong work ethics and emphatic commitment to produce outstanding results for his clients, reinforces his position as one of the area’s highest performing agents. His achievements also include being ranked No.1 sales agent in his previous employment in a 500+ office network and Ratemyagent.com has ranked James the leading Avalon Beach agent for 8 years. James is not only an oceanfront and waterfront property expert, but works across all price ranges of properties, applying his negotiation experience, dedication and commitment to consistently achieve above market results. As Principal of the Avalon office, both James and his team’s values are strongly aligned with McGrath’s business philosophy and brand.
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Adrian Venturi
Adrian Venturi

Principal / Director

  5   (405 reviews)
About Adrian
Outperforming the competition is in Adrian Venturi’s DNA; born in Avalon, it was clear early on that his prodigious athletic talent would take him places, and it did. Awarded a full tennis scholarship in the U.S., Adrian completed a Business Degree with honours, returning to Australia to play on the World Circuit for three years before settling in Avalon and becoming a licensed agent in 2008. Starting a career in real estate just as the GFC was hitting Australia might have seemed a daunting choice, but Adrian applied the same qualities to this challenge that he’d always done: work harder, work smarter and always stay focused on the clients’ needs. He’s been breaking street records ever since, with RateMyAgent.com pegging him the top performer for Bilgola Plateau, selling well over double the number of properties than any other agent. Now a principal at McGrath Avalon, Adrian’s honest approach and standards have made him the first call for astute property owners across the peninsula.
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Lauren Garner
Lauren Garner

Sales Agent

  4.9   (230 reviews)
About Lauren
With an exceptional career in sales, Lauren Garner has forged her reputation on achieving outstanding results. With her passion for property and people, expert negotiation skills and intimate local knowledge, Lauren is a real estate professional who goes the extra mile to provide complete client satisfaction. Specialising in Avalon, Clareville Bilgola and Newport, Lauren enjoys working with people to achieve their real estate dreams and building long-lasting business relationships.
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Lyndall Barry
Lyndall Barry

Sales Agent

  5   (146 reviews)
About Lyndall
Lyndall is a licensed real estate agent and motivated member of our team who aims to provide high levels of service and professionalism. Lyndall believes that excellent communication and an ability to build a rapport with both buyers and vendors is essential in providing exceptional client service and achieving premium results. With a genuine passion for people and property Lyndall strives to exceed client expectations and provide a wonderful experience for buyers and sellers alike. Her love for design saw her initially undertaking studies in architecture before transferring to a business degree where she gained both accounting and marketing qualifications and a successful career in the financial sector. All of this has provided invaluable experiences and knowledge to set solid foundations for Lyndall’s career in the real estate industry. With its enviable reputation for achieving record breaking results and its many satisfied clients, McGrath Avalon a natural fit for Lyndall.
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Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson

Sales Executive / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (84 reviews)
About Sam
Sam Thompson is a proud member of the McGrath Pittwater team, specialising in Bayview, Church Point, and surrounding areas. Known for his trustworthy, empathetic, and dedicated nature, along with exceptional customer service and negotiation skills, Sam has a genuine desire to help people achieve their property goals and has many outstanding results to his name. Living locally he understands the area for the relaxed lifestyle and strong sense of community. He appreciates the value that the right marketing campaign offers his clients and ensures he tailors this for every property. His thorough knowledge of how to reach the widest audience gives his clients an advantage when it comes to creating competition and achieving the best possible results. Sam is committed to ensuring that the sales process is seamless and has built a solid reputation for transparency and professionalism with his past clients.
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Rowena Hunt
Rowena Hunt

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (77 reviews)
About Rowena
Rowena is known as a “people person” who thrives on exceeding her client’s expectations and is highly regarded for her honesty and integrity in the industry. Rowena’s professional yet friendly, approachable and reliable nature is matched to her desire to provide top level customer service. A long term Avalon resident with strong ties to the community, Rowena has a highly developed understanding of the local market and an in depth knowledge of all that the area has to offer which provides a major advantage for any client. Prior to working in real estate, Rowena had a successful career in Human Resources and Recruitment, working with a large international company. This career enabled Rowena to develop a multitude of skills that are necessary for her role as a Licensed Real Estate Agent. Rowena’s passionate and client focused approach together with her empathy and capacity to act as a confidential sounding board has earned her a loyal client base
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About us

The McGrath Pittwater office is the fastest growing agency in our network; its iconic location is at the very centre of this prestigious suburb and our experienced team are some of the most respected and successful agents on the peninsula. Our office specialises in a full range of residential sales, property management and financial advice, from oceanfront estates to modest bungalows and investment properties – spanning Palm Beach to Warriewood, there’s not another team with more insight and local knowledge across the 11 stunning suburbs that comprise the upper end of the Northern Beaches. McGrath and its team devise innovative solutions and focused marketing programs that regularly exceed expectations at every price point.

Our reviews

  4.9  
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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: reliable, friendly, responsive, honest, supportive, clear communication, local expert.
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Seller review
Personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable
9 days ago
Personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable

James was personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable about the market. He shared his recommendations but didn't pressure us to do things we were not comfortable with. He did manage to get us to a sale result!

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (457 reviews)
Seller review
Sincere and Responsive.
11 days ago
Sincere and Responsive.

Lyndall Barry is a lovely woman, professional and was great to work with. Lyndall was responsive when we had questions and laser fast responding to inquiries from potential buyers. We benefitted from her many years of experience, and I felt confident that she was working for our best interests.

Lyndall Barry

Lyndall Barry

  5   (146 reviews)
Seller review
The A Team.
about 1 month ago
The A Team.

In a very tough market, we found Adrian to be very savvy of market conditions, strategic thinking and possessed a never give up attitude.  We felt that Adrian & his team genuinely had our best interests at the forefront at all times.  They're a great team to have on your side.

Adrian Venturi

Adrian Venturi

  5   (405 reviews)
Seller review
Professional and supportive
about 1 month ago
Professional and supportive

Adrian Venturi guided us through the sale of our home with a rare balance of professionalism and genuine care. He has a real gift for duality in real estate, combining strong market knowledge, strategic thinking, and calm guidance with a deep understanding of the emotional side of selling a much-loved family home and our biggest investment. Throughout the campaign, Adrian was thoughtful, transparent, and highly communicative. He was excellent at laying out the facts, talking through possible scenarios, and helping us navigate decisions with confidence, while never losing sight of the human element involved in the process. The teamwork between Adrian and Rowena was exceptional. Together they created a seamless, well-managed campaign where we always felt informed and supported. Rowena was an absolute delight to work with and such an important part of the experience. Her warmth, responsiveness, and professionalism made a significant difference throughout the journey. We’re incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and expertise both Adrian and Rowena brought to the sale of our home and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for agents who combine sharp real estate acumen with genuine empathy.

Adrian Venturi

Adrian Venturi

  5   (405 reviews)
Seller review
Professional, transparent  with good communication.
2 months ago
Professional, transparent with good communication.

Firstly, they have the busiest shop in town with people coming and going throughout the day while the others seem to be very quiet. Given the timing with what was going on in the world then I was certain I'd have to discount the price but thankfully I didn't have to. They managed to get a good price at a difficult time. I'd chose them again.

Lyndall Barry

Lyndall Barry

  5   (146 reviews)
Seller review
Thoughtful, insightful and professional.
3 months ago
Thoughtful, insightful and professional.

Lauren was an extremely capable member of the Sales team, always on hand to offer advice and assistance when necessary and was instrumental in guiding the sale to an exceptional result.

Lauren Garner

Lauren Garner

  4.9   (230 reviews)
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Our properties

McGrath Pittwater has 26 properties for sale and sold 82 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJun 25, 2026
Price not available
190 Riverview Rd
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
4
3
4
House
SoldJun 24, 2026
Price not available
208 Hudson Parade
Clareville NSW 2107
4
2
2
House
SoldJun 23, 2026
$2,275,000
3 Joseph Street
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
3
1
3
House
SoldJun 11, 2026
Price not available
45A Chisholm Ave
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
4
4
2
House
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