A leading Central Coast real estate expert says an influx of sea changers, billions in infrastructure investment and a ‘rightsizing’ trend have put key Central Coast prestige pockets in a rare position: not just holding ground amid broader market uncertainty, but primed to climb.

Stuart Gan, one of the Central Coast’s top-performing agents, says over the past 12 months, the region’s house price figures show several suburbs collected double-digit price growth, pushing house medians to new heights. Wamberal jumped 16.9 per cent, Pearl Beach rose 16.4 per cent, and Forresters Beach jumped 15.5 per cent.

“The Central Coast is also seeing high-end waterfront, historic and best-of-their-kind properties come to the market. Late last year, a Gosford penthouse smashed the Central Coast’s apartment record after fetching $7 million under the hammer.

Stuart says the growth of the region has been helped by hundreds of millions being poured into its infrastructure – including the $375 million Archibald precinct, a landmark 327-apartment mixed-use development, and a $348 million hospital redevelopment that has cemented Gosford’s status as a genuine lifestyle city.

Global prestige giant Christie’s International Real Estate – which launched in NSW this year after witnessing the long-term appeal of the state’s high-end property sector to international buyers – has also clocked the Central Coast’s eye-watering growth.

In a strategic move, the network has brought on Stuart, who has spent 25 years putting away multi-million-dollar deals from Forresters Beach to Patonga. Stuart has held the Central Coast’s highest single residential sale record on 14 separate occasions, achieved the region’s highest auction sale in October last year, and currently holds sale records for The Peninsula, Pearl Beach and Patonga.

“The Central Coast’s prestige property sector is still in the early phases of one of its most exciting growth chapters,” says Stuart. “Not only are homes achieving record prices, but demand continues to outstrip supply for quality homes.

“Sydneysiders seeking affordable lifestyle options have driven this trend, but we’re seeing increased attention from international buyers. Given the infrastructure backing in key hubs like Gosford, this puts us in an incredibly strong position.”

Stuart says the region remains partially shielded from wider economic headwinds, adding that the latest federal budget reforms will drive a ‘rightsizing’ trend as homeowners are incentivised to pour money into their principal place of residence to enjoy tax free gains.

Stuart says: “The arrival of Christie’s International Real Estate on the Coast adds to that market back drop. The Central Coast has long been a quiet performer, and I’m thrilled to work with a globally recognised luxury real estate brand to unlock its full potential.”

Christie’s International Real Estate NSW chief executive Scott Michaelson says bringing in the region’s top agent was not only a win for the firm, but a win for the region. “Stuart knows this market better than anyone and he understands not just its potential, but its enduring stability,” says Scott. “And that’s what our global buyers are looking for. They’re drawn to the Central Coast’s sheer beauty, its quality prestige offerings and the raft of infrastructure that makes it one of Australia’s most liveable regions.

“With Stuart at the helm in the Central Coast, we’re able to bring even more national and international exposure to vendors. Christie’s International Real Estate has access to a global buyer network, and it’s a network that’s hungry for luxury property in growth hot spots.”