🏠 Real Estate AU Scraper

Extract property listings from realestate au. Get comprehensive data including prices, property features, images, agent details, and more. Perfect for real estate analytics, market research, and investment analysis.

🎯 What does Real Estate AU Scraper do?

This Actor allows you to scrape property listings from realestate.com.au at scale. Whether you need data for a few properties or millions of listings across Australia, this scraper handles it efficiently with built-in anti-detection and proxy rotation.

✨ Key Features

Feature	Description
🔍 Multiple Search Modes	Search by location, direct URLs, or full sitemap crawl
🏘️ All Listing Types	For Sale, For Rent, and Recently Sold properties
🏢 Property Type Filters	Houses, Apartments, Townhouses, Land, Rural, and more
💰 Price & Bedroom Filters	Narrow down results by price range and bedroom count
📸 Media Extraction	Property images, floorplans, and video URLs
👨‍💼 Agent & Agency Data	Contact details, ratings, and agency information
📊 Multiple Export Formats	JSON, CSV, and Parquet for AI/ML workflows
🔄 Resume Support	Continue from checkpoint for large-scale scrapes
🛡️ Anti-Detection	Session rotation and request delays built-in

📦 What data can you extract?

The scraper extracts comprehensive property information:

🏠 Property Details Property ID & URL Full address (street, suburb, state, postcode) Property type (house, apartment, etc.) Bedrooms, bathrooms, car spaces Land size & dwelling size Year built	💵 Pricing & Sale Info Listing price / price range Price guide (Statement of Information) Auction date Sold price (for sold listings) Days on market
📝 Description & Features Full property description Property highlights (AI-generated) Features (balcony, pool, garage, etc.) NBN availability & type	👨‍💼 Agent & Agency Agent name & ID Agent phone & email Agent rating & reviews Agency name & address Agency logo URL
📸 Media Property images (multiple resolutions) Floorplan images Video URLs (YouTube embeds) Image count	📍 Location Latitude & longitude Nearby schools Distance to amenities

🚀 How to use Real Estate AU Scraper

Step 1: Choose your search mode

🔍 Search by Location - Best for market research

{
  "mode": "location",
  "locations": [
    { "suburb": "Sydney", "state": "NSW" },
    { "suburb": "Melbourne", "state": "VIC" }
  ],
  "listingType": "buy"
}

🔗 Direct URLs - Best for specific properties

{
  "mode": "url",
  "urls": [
    "https://www.realestate.xxx",
    "https://www.realestate.xxx"
  ]
}

🗺️ Full Sitemap Crawl - Best for large-scale data collection

{
  "mode": "sitemap",
  "listingType": "buy",
  "maxListings": 100000
}

Step 2: Configure filters (optional)

{
  "mode": "location",
  "locations": [{ "suburb": "Melbourne", "state": "VIC" }],
  "listingType": "buy",
  "propertyTypes": ["house", "townhouse"],
  "priceMin": 500000,
  "priceMax": 1500000,
  "bedroomsMin": 3,
  "bedroomsMax": 5
}

Step 3: Run and export

Run the Actor and export your data in JSON, CSV, or Parquet format. Results are saved to the default dataset and can be downloaded via API or Apify Console.

📋 Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Default
mode	string	Search mode: location, url, or sitemap	location
locations	array	List of locations { suburb, state, postcode }	Sydney, NSW
urls	array	Direct property or search URLs	-
listingType	string	buy, rent, or sold	buy
propertyTypes	array	Filter by property types	All types
priceMin	number	Minimum price (AUD)	-
priceMax	number	Maximum price (AUD)	-
bedroomsMin	number	Minimum bedrooms	-
bedroomsMax	number	Maximum bedrooms	-
maxListings	number	Maximum listings to scrape	5
maxPages	number	Max pages per location	1
outputFormat	array	Export formats: json, csv, parquet	json
proxyConfiguration	object	Proxy settings	Apify Proxy
sessionRotationInterval	number	Rotate session after N requests	50
requestDelay	object	Delay between requests { min, max }	2000-5000ms
resumeFromCheckpoint	boolean	Resume from last checkpoint	true
extractionLevel	string	Data extraction depth: basic, standard, or full	full

🎛️ Extraction Levels

Choose your extraction level to balance cost vs data completeness:

Level	Fields Extracted	Speed	Best For
basic	Address, price, bed/bath/car	⚡ Fastest	High-volume bulk scraping
standard	Basic + description, images, agent/agency	⚡ Fast	Most use cases
full	All fields including videos, NBN	Standard	Complete data needs

{
  "mode": "location",
  "locations": [{ "suburb": "Sydney", "state": "NSW" }],
  "extractionLevel": "basic",
  "maxListings": 1000
}

💡 Cost Tip: Using basic extraction level can reduce costs by ~30% for large jobs.

📤 Output Example

{
  "propertyId": "149266552",
  "url": "https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-richmond-149266552",
  "listingType": "buy",
  "propertyType": "house",
  "address": {
    "street": "4 Manton Street",
    "suburb": "Richmond",
    "state": "VIC",
    "postcode": "3121",
    "full": "4 Manton Street, Richmond, VIC 3121"
  },
  "price": {
    "display": "$1,775,000",
    "value": 1775000,
    "isRange": false
  },
  "features": {
    "bedrooms": 3,
    "bathrooms": 2,
    "carSpaces": 2,
    "landSize": null,
    "propertySize": null,
    "hasStudy": true
  },
  "description": "In one of Richmond's most beloved positions...",
  "highlights": [
    "Walk to Richmond amenities",
    "Dual entertainer's decks",
    "Reimagined Edwardian style"
  ],
  "media": {
    "imageCount": 13,
    "images": [
      {
        "url": "https://i2.au.reastatic.net/800x600/7986e799.../image.jpg",
        "isFloorplan": false
      }
    ],
    "floorplanUrl": "https://i2.au.reastatic.net/800x600/42a6ae5c.../image.gif",
    "videoUrl": null
  },
  "agent": {
    "name": "Luke Schickerling",
    "id": "luke-schickerling-829735",
    "phone": "0414095248",
    "rating": 5.0,
    "reviewCount": 26
  },
  "agency": {
    "name": "Jellis Craig - Richmond",
    "id": "jellis-craig-richmond-XFGDKV",
    "address": "57-59 Bridge Rd, RICHMOND, VIC 3121"
  },
  "nbnType": "FTTC",
  "pageViews": 6027,
  "scrapedAt": "2024-12-08T10:30:00.000Z"
}

💰 Cost Estimation

The cost depends on the number of properties scraped, complexity, and extraction level:

Scale	Properties	Full Level	Basic Level	Time (Basic)
Small	100	~$0.10	~$0.07	3 min
Medium	1,000	~$0.50	~$0.35	20 min
Large	10,000	~$3.00	~$2.10	2 hours
Enterprise	100,000+	~$25.00	~$17.50	18 hours

🚀 Cost Optimization Features

This Actor includes several optimizations to reduce costs:

Feature	Savings	Description
Extraction Levels	~30%	Use basic or standard level for faster extraction
Optimized Delays	~20%	Reduced wait times between requests
Memory Limits	~15%	Constrained to 1-2 GB to minimize CU usage
Pay-Per-Result Protection	Prevents overcharge	Actor respects ACTOR_MAX_PAID_DATASET_ITEMS

💡 Tips:

• Use resumeFromCheckpoint: true for large scrapes to avoid data loss and reduce costs from restarts
• Use extractionLevel: "basic" when you only need core property data
• The actor will automatically stop when reaching the paid items limit to prevent unexpected charges

🎯 Use Cases

📊 Market Research & Analytics

Track property prices, market trends, and inventory levels across suburbs and cities. Perfect for real estate agencies, investors, and market analysts.

🤖 AI & Machine Learning

Export data in Parquet format for training property valuation models, price prediction algorithms, and market sentiment analysis.

📈 Investment Analysis

Compare properties, analyze rental yields, and identify investment opportunities with comprehensive property data.

🏢 Lead Generation

Collect agent and agency contact information for real estate service providers, mortgage brokers, and property services.

📱 App & Website Development

Power your real estate app or website with fresh property data via API integration.

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

Proxy Configuration

For best results, use Apify Proxy with residential IPs:

{
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Rate Limiting

Adjust request delays to avoid detection:

{
  "requestDelay": {
    "min": 3000,
    "max": 7000
  },
  "sessionRotationInterval": 30
}

🔗 Related Actors

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• Yellow Pages AU Scraper - Australian business listings with contacts, ratings & social links
• Product Reviews AU Scraper - Extract reviews from ProductReview.com.au
• Lemon8 Profile Scraper - Scrape Lemon8 user profiles and posts
• Lemon8 Discover Scraper - Extract posts, images & videos from Lemon8
• Lemon8 Feeds Scraper - Scrape Lemon8 feeds across categories and regions

❓ FAQ

Is it legal to scrape realestate.com.au?

Web scraping public data is generally legal in Australia. However, you should:

• Respect the website's robots.txt and terms of service
• Not overload their servers with excessive requests
• Use the data responsibly and ethically
• Comply with privacy laws when handling personal information

How do I handle anti-bot protection?

This Actor includes built-in anti-detection measures:

• Automatic session rotation
• Randomized request delays
• Browser fingerprint management
• Proxy rotation support

For best results, use Apify Proxy with residential IPs.

Can I scrape historical/sold data?

Yes! Set listingType: "sold" to scrape recently sold properties including sale prices and dates.

What if my scrape fails midway?

Enable resumeFromCheckpoint: true (default) to automatically resume from the last saved state. This is essential for large-scale scrapes.

How often is the data updated?

The scraper fetches real-time data from realestate.com.au. Schedule runs daily or weekly using Apify's scheduler to keep your dataset fresh.