Commercial Real Estate Property Scraper: Capture Australian Commercial Listings

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What Is Commercial Real Estate Australia?

Commercial Real Estate Australia (commercialrealestate.com.au) is the country's leading online marketplace for commercial property transactions. It hosts thousands of active listings for office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties across all Australian states. Real estate professionals, investors, and market researchers rely on this platform to track market trends, identify opportunities, and monitor competitor activity. Manually extracting property data from search results is tedious and error-prone — the Commercial Real Estate Property Scraper automates bulk collection with precision.

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Overview

The Commercial Real Estate Property Scraper extracts detailed property cards from Commercial Real Estate Australia search pages, converting listings into structured, analysis-ready datasets. It is ideal for:

• Real estate agents & brokers monitoring competitor listings and market activity
• Investors tracking property sales, pricing trends, and market conditions
• Market researchers analyzing commercial real estate supply and demand
• Property data aggregators feeding listings into CRM or marketplace platforms
• Valuers & appraisers gathering comparative property data

The scraper captures 35 essential fields per property, from headline and pricing to location and multimedia assets, with support for up to 200 items per search URL.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration object:

{
    "urls": [
        "https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/for-sale/"
    ],
    "max_items_per_url": 200,
    "ignore_url_failures": true
}

Field	Description	Type
urls	Array of Commercial Real Estate Australia property search URLs to scrape	Array of strings
max_items_per_url	Maximum number of property listings to extract per URL (1–200+)	Integer
ignore_url_failures	If true, scraper continues if individual URLs fail; if false, entire run stops	Boolean

Examples of valid URLs:

• https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/for-sale/ (all sales)
• https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/for-lease/ (all leases)
• https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/for-sale/nsw/ (state-specific)
• https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/for-sale/sydney/ (suburb-specific)

Tip: Use state and suburb filters to narrow results and reduce scraping time. Set ignore_url_failures: true for large batch runs to ensure completion even if a single URL times out.

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "ad_id": null,
  "seo_url": "/property/560-650-high-street-epping-vic-3076-2021009535",
  "headline": "Dominant Large Format Retail centre of quality and scale rarely released to market",
  "highlights": [
    {
      "__typename": "HighlightItemType",
      "item_text": "A modern 26,550sqm LFR centre"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "HighlightItemType",
      "item_text": "7.62-year WALE (by income)"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "HighlightItemType",
      "item_text": "Highly diversified tenancy mix"
    }
  ],
  "short_description": "JLL Retail Investments is pleased to present Epping Home & Life for sale via Expressions of Interest  a modern 26,550sqm Large Format Retail (LFR) centre strategically positioned at the heart of the...",
  "card_image": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_1_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
  "displayable_street": "560-650 High Street",
  "displayable_address": "560-650 High Street Epping VIC 3076",
  "displayable_location": "Epping VIC",
  "displayable_location_with_postcode": "Epping VIC 3076",
  "suburb": "Epping",
  "state": "VIC",
  "postcode": "3076",
  "area": "Whittlesea City Council - Greater Area",
  "region": "Melbourne Region",
  "displayable_price": "Contact Agents",
  "main_category": "Shop & Retail",
  "search_type": 6,
  "product_type_enum": 28,
  "sale_method": "Standard",
  "status_flag": "New",
  "sale_type": "For Sale",
  "sold_leased_date": null,
  "sold_leased_pricing": null,
  "area_header_display": "26,550 m²",
  "auction_date": null,
  "auction_time": null,
  "is_under_offer": false,
  "has_video": false,
  "has_virtual_tour": false,
  "property_type_details": [
    {
      "__typename": "BusinessCategoryResultType",
      "type": 188,
      "name": "Shop & Retail"
    }
  ],
  "property_images": [
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_1_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 1
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_2_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 2
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_3_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 3
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_4_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 4
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_5_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 5
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_6_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 6
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_7_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 7
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_8_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 8
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_9_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 9
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_10_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 10
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_11_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 11
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_12_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 12
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_13_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 13
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_14_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 14
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_15_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 15
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_16_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 16
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_17_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 17
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_18_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 18
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_19_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 19
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_20_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 20
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_21_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 21
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_22_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 22
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_23_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 23
    },
    {
      "__typename": "PropertyImageType",
      "full_size_url": "https://bucket-api.commercialrealestate.com.au/v1/bucket/image/2021009535_24_1_260720_080932-w2500-h1875",
      "image_number": 24
    }
  ],
  "agency": {
    "__typename": "PropertyListingAgencyType",
    "agency_color": "#131E29",
    "agency_name": " JLL Melbourne",
    "large_logo_url": "https://images.domain.com.au/img/Agencys/22861/logo_cre_22861.GIF?date=2024-12-02-11-21-54?date=639201750253356893",
    "agency_contact": [
      {
        "__typename": "ListingContactDetailType",
        "full_name": "Stuart Taylor",
        "mugshot_url": "https://images.domain.com.au/img/22861/contact_1874215.jpeg?updated=202607201809"
      },
      {
        "__typename": "ListingContactDetailType",
        "full_name": "Nick Willis",
        "mugshot_url": "https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/content/skin-redesign/img/no_portrait.png"
      },
      {
        "__typename": "ListingContactDetailType",
        "full_name": "Tom Noonan",
        "mugshot_url": "https://images.domain.com.au/img/22861/contact_1874214.png?updated=202607201809"
      }
    ]
  },
  "location_breadcrumb": {
    "__typename": "BreadcrumbType",
    "link": "/for-sale/epping-vic-3076/"
  },
  "map_location": {
    "__typename": "MapLocationType",
    "longitude": 145.0243955,
    "latitude": -37.6548214
  },
  "from_url": "https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/for-sale/"
}

Each scraped property returns 35 fields across identification, location, pricing, status, and media categories:

Identification & URL

Field	Meaning
Ad ID	Unique identifier for the property listing on the platform
SEO URL	Canonical URL of the property detail page
Headline	Primary heading/title displayed on the listing card

Description & Content

Field	Meaning
Short Description	Brief summary of the property (1–2 sentences)
Highlights	Key features highlighted by the agent (e.g., "Renovated," "Corner block")
Card Image	URL of the primary listing image
Property Images	Array or list of all property image URLs

Location Data

Field	Meaning
Displayable Street	Street address line (e.g., "123 Example Road")
Displayable Address	Full street address including building/unit details
Displayable Location	Locality name (e.g., "Sydney", "Melbourne CBD")
Displayable Location With Postcode	Location and postcode combined (e.g., "Sydney NSW 2000")
Suburb	Suburb or locality name
State	Australian state/territory code (NSW, VIC, QLD, etc.)
Postcode	Australian postal code (4 digits)
Area	Specific commercial precinct or business district
Region	Broader region or metropolitan area
Location Breadcrumb	Navigation path showing location hierarchy
Map Location	Latitude/longitude coordinates or map embed data

Pricing & Transaction

Field	Meaning
Displayable Price	Listed price or price range (e.g., "$2.5M – $2.8M", "POA")
Sale Type	Type of sale (e.g., private sale, auction, off-market)
Sale Method	Method used (e.g., negotiated, online auction, expressions of interest)
Sold Leased Date	Date the property was sold or leased (if historical listing)
Sold Leased Pricing	Final transaction price (for sold/leased properties)
Auction Date	Scheduled auction date (if applicable)
Auction Time	Scheduled auction time (if applicable)

Property Type & Category

Field	Meaning
Main Category	Broad category (e.g., "Office", "Retail", "Industrial")
Search Type	Listing type (e.g., "For Sale", "For Lease")
Product Type Enum	Standardized property type code (e.g., office_sale, retail_lease)
Property Type Details	Detailed property classification and specifications

Status & Condition

Field	Meaning
Status Flag	Current listing status (active, withdrawn, sold, leased, etc.)
Is Under Offer	Boolean flag indicating if the property has a pending offer
Area Header Display	Buildable area or land size displayed (e.g., "450 sqm")

Agency & Media

Field	Meaning
Agency	Real estate agency/agent name and contact details
Has Video	Boolean flag—true if listing includes agent video tour
Has Virtual Tour	Boolean flag—true if 3D virtual tour or walkthrough is available

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How to Use

1. Identify search URLs — Navigate to Commercial Real Estate Australia and apply filters (state, suburb, property type, price range). Copy the filtered search URL from your browser.
2. Prepare input JSON — Paste one or more search URLs into the urls array. Set max_items_per_url to your desired limit (e.g., 200 for comprehensive data).
3. Enable error tolerance — Set ignore_url_failures: true for stable, uninterrupted batch runs.
4. Start the scraper — Run the actor and monitor the console for progress.
5. Export and analyze — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel. Import into spreadsheets, CRM, or database for further analysis.

Best practices:

• Use state or suburb filters to keep URLs focused and reduce scraping time.
• Start with max_items_per_url: 50 to test; increase to 200 for full harvests.
• Schedule scrapes during off-peak hours to reduce server load and timeout risks.
• Combine multiple state URLs in a single run to collect nationwide market data efficiently.

Troubleshooting common issues:

• No data returned: Verify the URL is a search results page (not a property detail page). Ensure the page has loaded listings before scraping.
• Partial results: Some listings may be hidden behind login walls or JavaScript. Use the actor logs to identify which URLs succeeded.
• Timeouts: Large result sets may be slow to load. Reduce max_items_per_url or split into state-specific URLs.

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Market intelligence: Track supply, pricing trends, and sell-through rates by location and property type
• Competitive analysis: Monitor competitor listings, agent activity, and market positioning in your region
• Lead generation: Build prospect lists of property owners, agents, and investment opportunities
• Portfolio management: Maintain a database of your own and competitor listings for ongoing comparison
• Investment analysis: Gather transaction data to identify undervalued properties or emerging markets
• Academic research: Analyze commercial property market dynamics, vacancy rates, and investment patterns

By automating data collection, you gain hours back each week and access insights that manual browsing cannot provide at scale.

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Conclusion

The Commercial Real Estate Property Scraper transforms Commercial Real Estate Australia listings into actionable datasets. Whether you are a real estate professional tracking market conditions, an investor identifying opportunities, or a researcher analyzing trends, this scraper delivers comprehensive property data quickly and reliably. Collect hundreds of listings per run and unlock commercial real estate intelligence that drives smarter decisions.