WA Commission Guide: What Do Real Estate Agents Charge in Western Australia?
Real estate agents in Western 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 Western Australia, as at 1 October 2026.
Based on commission and marketing ranges reported to AgentLink by 144+ agents in Western Australia, as at 1 October 2026. Updated how we collect rates.
Typical commission in Western Australia
For a home between $500,000 and $1 million — the most common sale price band
Marketing is charged on top of commission, typically $2,000 to $5,000 in WA 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 Western 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 | WA commission | National commission |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500,000 | 2.30% - 2.50% | 2.27% - 2.47% |
| $500,000 - $1 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.92% - 2.12% |
| $1 million - $1.5 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.86% - 2.06% |
| $1.5 million - $2 million | 1.80% - 2.00% | 1.79% - 1.99% |
| $2 million - $2.5 million | 1.80% - 2.00% | 1.77% - 1.97% |
| $2.5 million - $3 million | 1.70% - 1.90% | 1.71% - 1.91% |
| $3 million - $3.5 million | 1.70% - 1.90% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $3.5 million - $4 million | 1.70% - 1.90% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $4 million - $6 million | 1.55% - 1.75% | 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 Western Australia?
The examples below use median dwelling values from Cotality for Perth, 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 Western Australia
In Western Australia, agents are regulated by Consumer Protection, and your agreement with the agent is a written authority.
Commission "is not a set amount" and can be negotiated with the agent. It can be a fixed fee, a percentage of the sale price, or a combination, and it must be recorded on the written authority.
If marketing is charged separately, you can set the maximum amount you are willing to pay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average real estate commission in Western Australia?
WA agents typically charge among the higher rates in Australia for homes under $1 million. See the headline figure and band table above.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Perth?
At Perth's median value of $999,987, commission and marketing combined typically cost the total shown in the worked examples above.
Is real estate commission negotiable in Western Australia?
Yes. Consumer Protection states commission "is not a set amount" and can be negotiated with the agent.
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 Western Australia?
Marketing is charged separately from commission. You can set a maximum marketing amount on the written authority.
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 South 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
Western Australian postcodes start with 6, from 6000 to 6999.
About this data
The figures on this page come from real estate agents in Western Australia who report their commission range and marketing cost for each of 12 price bands to AgentLink. 15 agents currently contribute to the WA 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 WA, as at 1 October 2026.
- Cotality Home Value Index, September 2026 release, median dwelling values as at 31 August 2026
- Selling a property, Consumer Protection WA, updated 25 June 2026
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