SA Commission Guide: What Do Real Estate Agents Charge in South Australia?
Real estate agents in South Australia 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 South Australia, as at 1 October 2026.
Based on commission and marketing ranges reported to AgentLink by 144+ agents in South Australia, as at 1 October 2026. Updated how we collect rates.
Typical commission in South Australia
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 SA 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 South Australia 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 | SA commission | National commission |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500,000 | 1.75% - 1.95% | 2.27% - 2.47% |
| $500,000 - $1 million | 1.65% - 1.85% | 1.92% - 2.12% |
| $1 million - $1.5 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.86% - 2.06% |
| $1.5 million - $2 million | 1.65% - 1.85% | 1.79% - 1.99% |
| $2 million - $2.5 million | 2.00% - 2.20% | 1.77% - 1.97% |
| $2.5 million - $3 million | 1.80% - 2.00% | 1.71% - 1.91% |
| $3 million - $3.5 million | 1.80% - 2.00% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $3.5 million - $4 million | 1.80% - 2.00% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $4 million - $6 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.54% - 1.74% |
| $6 million - $8 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.53% - 1.73% |
| $8 million - $10 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.49% - 1.69% |
| Over $10 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 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 South Australia?
The examples below use median dwelling values from Cotality for Adelaide, 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 South Australia
In South Australia, agents are regulated by Consumer and Business Services (CBS), and your agreement with the agent is called a sales agency agreement.
Before you sign, the agent must give you the government guide Form R1, which sets out your rights and obligations. The agent can charge a commission, a set fee, or a combination of both.
The agreement must list every service charged separately, including advertising and marketing, with the amounts and when they are payable. A sales agency agreement can run for a maximum of 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average real estate commission in South Australia?
See the headline figure and band table above for the ranges reported by SA agents.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Adelaide?
At Adelaide's median value of $937,207, commission and marketing combined typically cost the total shown in the worked examples above.
Is real estate commission negotiable in South Australia?
Yes. No law sets a commission rate. The amount is agreed with the agent and recorded on the sales agency agreement.
Is agent commission inclusive of GST?
Usually, but not always. Most agents quote a GST-inclusive rate. Always confirm this so you are comparing like with like.
How much does real estate marketing cost in South Australia?
The agreement must list every service charged separately, including advertising and marketing, with the amounts and when they are payable.
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 Tasmania
- Real estate agent fees in Australian Capital Territory
- 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
South Australian postcodes start with 5, from 5000 to 5999.
About this data
The figures on this page come from real estate agents in South Australia who report their commission range and marketing cost for each of 12 price bands to AgentLink. 5 agents currently contribute to the SA 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 SA, as at 1 October 2026.
- Cotality Home Value Index, September 2026 release, median dwelling values as at 31 August 2026
- Form R1: Sales agency agreements, Consumer and Business Services SA, January 2025
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