Balgownie, NSW, 2519 is home to 40 active real estate agents and 24 active real estate agencies. There are 3 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 78 active and sold properties, with 12 reviews in total. This is a 25% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Daniel was a great agent. His knowledge of the local market was excellent and he gave us great advice. His communication was clear and prompt. Daniel showed great negotiating skills and we achieved a price well above our expectations.
We have known Sarah Ward for some time now and once again she delivered an outstanding result with the sale of our Balgownie property. Sarah led the campaign with confidence, professionalism and genuine care from start to finish. Her market knowledge, communication and strategic approach helped secure a successful sale prior to auction, and we always felt we were in very capable hands. It’s been a pleasure working with Sarah over the years and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell.
Thank you to Sarah and Tahlia for their knowledge and support in selling my home. For me it was an emotional time and it was reassuring to have understanding agents with local knowledge of the market. Sarah has been sincere and supportive in my journey which has taken a couple of years to realise. The process was straightforward and professional, the marketing team were impressive in their approach and materials produced. Sarah has built a reputation for her genuine approach and knowledge of the local area. I strongly recommend using Sarah and her team for anyone in need of a local agent.
Sarah was amazing at selling both our duplexes. She was professional at all times, provided great feedback and communicated almost on a daily basis with any updates etc. Highly recommended.
Sarah was a pleasure to work with. She’s extremely professional, hardworking and truly committed to getting the job done. From the start, she made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire process and took the time to listen and understand what I wanted. Sarah’s persistence and negotiation skills really stood out. I couldn’t recommend Sarah more highly to anyone looking for a capable and genuine agent who delivers results.
Selling our mother’s home was an emotional experience, and we are so grateful to have had Sarah Ward by our side throughout the process. From the very beginning, Sarah showed genuine care, professionalism, and understanding. She took the time to listen, communicate clearly, and guide us with honesty and empathy at every stage. Her knowledge of the Wollongong property market was outstanding, and her advice helped us achieve an excellent result. What really stood out was how easy she made everything feel — nothing was ever too much trouble, and we always felt supported and informed. We can’t thank Sarah enough for her hard work, compassion, and dedication. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent in the Wollongong area who combines professionalism with a truly personal touch.
Sarah was very professional in selling our House. Her communication was excellent, always keeping us up to date with the process and what to expect and the progress of the sale. She displayed good knowledge of current market trends. Always punctual for Open Houses and Progress talks, she proved empathetic to stresses involved on our part and was friendly and approachable at all times. We wish to thank her for her time and the productive efforts she put into making our sale happen. Thanks also to Letitia (Tia) for her help at Open Houses and to Tahlia for her constant communication, keeping us aware of procedures.
Working with Sarah and her team from start to finish was a great experience. The professionalism and swiftness of response throughout the campaign to point of sale was always evident. I was continually included and informed at every turn, and importantly I felt heard. Sarah’s good reputation is well deserved, and I would highly recommend her team to any prospective vendor.
Sarah and her team did an excellent job in facilitating the sale of our property. Communications between the sales team, the purchaser and the lawyers was excellent and allowed us to settle the sale in very quick time. Sarah and her Executive Assistant Tahlia Venegas, displayed great professionalism during the entire process and we would highly recommend them to any potential seller.
84% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 3% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
3 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Balgownie.
The median sale price for houses in Balgownie is $1.5m, up 8% over the last 12 months. The number of houses sold has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.
Balgownie stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 11 reviews in Balgownie over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Stone Real Estate Illawarra have sold 25 properties, which accounts for 32% of the property sales in Balgownie. This is followed by Dignam Real Estate with 13 property sales (16%) and Molenaar x McNeice – Bulli at 7 property sales (9%).

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