ACT Commission Guide: What Do Real Estate Agents Charge in Australian Capital Territory?
Real estate agents in Australian Capital Territory typically charge the rates below, which fall as the sale price rises. These figures are calculated from commission and marketing ranges reported to AgentLink by agents in Australian Capital Territory, as at 1 October 2026.
Note: these figures are based on a sample of fewer than 50 reporting agents in Australian Capital Territory and may change as more agents report their fees.
Based on commission and marketing ranges reported to AgentLink by 144+ agents in Australian Capital Territory, as at 1 October 2026. Updated how we collect rates.
Typical commission in Australian Capital Territory
For a home between $500,000 and $1 million — the most common sale price band
Marketing is charged on top of commission, typically $3,000 to $5,000 in the ACT depending on the property's value.
Commission is always negotiable under Australian Consumer Law. Rates are as quoted by agents, which is usually inclusive of GST. What does commission include?
Real estate commission rates in Australian Capital Territory by price band
Agents usually quote commission as a range, and the percentage drops as the property value rises. The national column shows the Australian typical range for comparison.
| Sale price | ACT commission | National commission |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500,000 | 2.80% - 3.00% | 2.27% - 2.47% |
| $500,000 - $1 million | 1.80% - 2.00% | 1.92% - 2.12% |
| $1 million - $1.5 million | 1.60% - 1.80% | 1.86% - 2.06% |
| $1.5 million - $2 million | 1.60% - 1.80% | 1.79% - 1.99% |
| $2 million - $2.5 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.77% - 1.97% |
| $2.5 million - $3 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.71% - 1.91% |
| $3 million - $3.5 million | 1.20% - 1.40% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $3.5 million - $4 million | 1.20% - 1.40% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $4 million - $6 million | 1.20% - 1.40% | 1.54% - 1.74% |
| $6 million - $8 million | 1.20% - 1.40% | 1.53% - 1.73% |
| $8 million - $10 million | 1.00% - 1.20% | 1.49% - 1.69% |
| Over $10 million | 1.00% - 1.20% | 1.46% - 1.66% |
Rates are as quoted by agents, which is usually inclusive of GST. Marketing covers portal listings and preparing the property for sale, such as photography. It excludes work done on the property itself.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Australian Capital Territory?
The examples below use median dwelling values from Cotality for Canberra, as at 31 August 2026.
| Sale price | Commission rate | Commission | Marketing | Total agent cost |
|---|
Your own cost depends on your suburb, your agent and what you negotiate. For local figures, see AgentLink's suburb pages.
Commission rules in the Australian Capital Territory
In the ACT, agents are regulated by Access Canberra.
Access Canberra states that agents' fees and commissions are negotiable, and suggests comparing what other agents charge. It advises sellers to check whether a quoted fee includes GST and how much extra advertising will cost.
The agent must include an estimated selling price in the sales agreement. Agents cannot keep advertising or other rebates without telling you.
ACT sellers must also get a building and compliance inspection report and a pest inspection report before selling. The seller can ask the buyer to reimburse these costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average real estate commission in the Australian Capital Territory?
See the headline figure and band table above for the ranges reported by ACT agents.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Canberra?
At Canberra's median value of $864,998, commission and marketing combined typically cost the total shown in the worked examples above.
Is real estate commission negotiable in the ACT?
Yes. Access Canberra states that agents' fees and commissions are negotiable, and suggests comparing what other agents charge.
Is agent commission inclusive of GST?
Usually, but not always. Access Canberra advises checking whether a quoted fee includes GST.
Are there extra selling costs in the ACT?
Yes. ACT sellers must get a building and compliance inspection report and a pest inspection report before selling. The seller can ask the buyer to reimburse these costs.
Commission guides for other states
- Real estate agent fees in New South Wales
- Real estate agent fees in Victoria
- Real estate agent fees in Queensland
- Real estate agent fees in Western Australia
- Real estate agent fees in South Australia
- Real estate agent fees in Tasmania
- Real estate agent fees in Northern Territory
- Real estate agent fees explained: what does commission include?
- How AgentLink collects and verifies commission and marketing rates
ACT postcodes run from 2600 to 2618 and 2900 to 2920.
About this data
The figures on this page come from real estate agents in Australian Capital Territory who report their commission range and marketing cost for each of 12 price bands to AgentLink. 1 agents currently contribute to the ACT figures. Agents update their figures through the AgentLink portal at any time. National figures are from the Australian Commission Guide.
- How figures are calculated:for each price band, the published low end is the median of all reporting agents' lows, and the high end is the median of all their highs.
- Low samples: where a state or territory has fewer than 50 reporting agents, the page says so.
- Updates: this page is refreshed as agents report new rates. Figures as at 2026-10-01.
These figures are a general guide, not a quote. Your costs will depend on your property, your suburb and the agent you choose.
Sources
- AgentLink agent-reported commission and marketing data for ACT, as at 1 October 2026.
- Cotality Home Value Index, September 2026 release, median dwelling values as at 31 August 2026
- Reality Check: a real estate guide for buyers and sellers in the ACT, Access Canberra
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