Realestate.com.au Scraper - Real Estate Data for Australia

🤖 What does Realestate.com.au Scraper do?

Realestate.com.au Scraper lets you seamlessly extract property listings from realestate.com.au for personal analysis, market research, or lead generation.

Depending on your needs, the scraper can collect:

• 🏠 Properties for sale (buy)
• 🏡 Properties for rent (rent)
• 📉 Recently sold properties (sold)

💡 Why scrape realestate.com.au?

Realestate.com.au is Australia’s largest property portal, featuring hundreds of thousands of listings nationwide. By scraping its data, you can:

• 📈 Track price movements and market trends in specific suburbs or regions
• 🔍 Monitor new listings, auctions, and sales for real-time insights
• 🎯 Generate high-quality leads for agents, investors, and developers
• 🗺️ Analyze geographic distribution and amenities around listings

🚀 How to use Realestate.com.au Scraper

1. Add the actor – Sign in to Apify and add Realestate.com.au Scraper to your actors.
2. Configure inputs – Fill in the JSON input: set maxItems, location, operation, sorting, filters, etc.
3. Run the actor – Click Run to begin scraping.
4. Retrieve results – View or download your data from the Dataset tab when the run completes.

💳 Pricing

On the Free plan, Apify provides $5 of free usage credits per month. Small-scale tests (up to a few hundred items) often fit within this limit.

For heavier usage, consider upgrading:

• Personal Plan ($49/month): Higher request quotas and parallel runs.
• Business Plans: Custom limits and enterprise-level support.

📝 Input Parameters

Supply these inputs in JSON format to control your scrape:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
maxItems	integer	10	Maximum number of properties to scrape (minimum 1).
location	string		Required. Location to search (suburb, city, postcode, or region name).
operation	string	buy	Operation type: buy, rent, or sold.
sortBy	string	newest	Sort order: featured, highPrice, lowPrice, newest, oldest, soldDate (only for sold).
surroundingSuburbs	boolean	false	Include listings from surrounding suburbs.
propertyTypes	array		Filter by property types (leave empty for any). Options: house, unit-apartment, townhouse, villa, land, acreage, rural, unitblock, retire.
minPrice	integer	0	Minimum price (for rent: per week; 0 for any).
maxPrice	integer	0	Maximum price (for rent: per week; 0 for any).
minSize	integer	0	Minimum land or building size in m² (0 for any).
maxSize	integer	0	Maximum size in m² (0 for any).
minBeds	integer	0	Minimum bedrooms (-1 for studio, 0 for any).
maxBeds	integer	0	Maximum bedrooms (-1 for studio, 0 for any).
minBaths	integer	0	Minimum bathrooms.
maxBaths	integer	0	Maximum bathrooms.
minCars	integer	0	Minimum car spaces.
keywords	array		Keywords to match in description or title (e.g., "pool", "garden").
excludeNoPrice	boolean	false	Buy/Sold only: Exclude listings without a listed price.
constructionStatus	string	""	Buy only: Filter by status: "" (Any), established, new.
saleMethod	string	""	Buy only: Sale method: "" (Any), privateSale, auction.
excludeUnderContract	boolean	false	Exclude properties under contract or offer.
furnished	boolean	false	Rent only: Only include furnished properties.
petsAllowed	boolean	false	Rent only: Only include pet-friendly listings.
excludeDeposit	boolean	false	Rent only: Exclude properties secured by a deposit.
moveInDate	string		Rent only: Desired move-in date (YYYY-MM-DD).
maxSoldAge	string	""	Sold only: Maximum age of sale: "" (Any), 1m, 3m, 6m, 12m.
proxyConfiguration	object	Apify Proxy	Proxy settings: useApifyProxy (true/false), apifyProxyGroups (e.g., ["RESIDENTIAL"]).

Example input

Here’s an example JSON input configured for a **buy** operation:

```json
{
  "maxItems": 60,
  "location": "Melbourne, VIC",
  "operation": "buy",
  "sortBy": "highPrice",
  "surroundingSuburbs": true,
  "propertyTypes": [
    "house",
    "unit-apartment"
  ],
  "minPrice": 500000,
  "maxPrice": 1500000,
  "minSize": 100,
  "maxSize": 400,
  "minBeds": 3,
  "maxBeds": 5,
  "minBaths": 2,
  "maxBaths": 3,
  "minCars": 1,
  "keywords": [
    "pool",
    "garage"
  ],
  "excludeNoPrice": true,
  "constructionStatus": "established",
  "saleMethod": "auction",
  "excludeUnderContract": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}

📊 Output

The actor returns an array of property objects in JSON. Each object typically includes:

• _links: URLs for the listing page, map, agent contact, etc.
• address: streetAddress, suburb, state, postcode, latitude, longitude.
• price: Display and numeric values (or "Contact Agent").
• propertyType, channel (buy/rent/sold), status.
• features: bedrooms, bathrooms, parkingSpaces, landSize.
• agency and lister details: name, phone, website, logo URLs.
• images: Array of photos and floorplans with server URIs and preview links.
• description and title of the listing.

Sample output fragment:

[
  {
    "_links": {
      "prettyUrl": {
        "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/property-residential%20land-nsw-austral-204270880"
      },
      "googleMap": {
        "templated": true,
        "href": "https://services.realestate.com.au/services/listings/204270880/map/static?width={width}\u0026height={height}\u0026scale={scale}"
      },
      "calculator": {
        "href": "https://api.realestate.com.au/calculator/buy"
      },
      "nearbySchools": {
        "templated": true,
        "href": "https://school-service.realestate.com.au/closest_by_type/?lat=-33.92607359\u0026lon=150.8192949{\u0026count}"
      },
      "adCall": {
        "templated": true,
        "href": "https://sasinator.realestate.com.au/rea/hserver/site=rea/area=buy.details/proptype=residentialland/constructionStatus=established/sub=austral/state=nsw/pcode=2179/platform={platform}/version={version}/pos={position}/size={size}/viewid={viewId}/random={random}"
      },
      "calculator-ipad": {
        "href": "https://api.realestate.com.au/calculator/buy_ipad"
      },
      "propertyValue": {
        "href": "https://www.propertyvalue.com.au/?reaid=204270880\u0026address=Lot%20110,%20122/50-60%20Thirteenth%20Avenue%20Austral%20NSW%202179"
      },
      "propertyFinanceUrl": {
        "templated": true,
        "href": "https://finance.realestate.com.au/products/cheapest_link{?search}"
      },
      "genericAdCall": {
        "templated": true,
        "href": "https://sasinator.realestate.com.au/rea/hserver/site=rea/area={area}/proptype=residentialland/constructionStatus=established/sub=austral/state=nsw/pcode=2179/platform={platform}/version={version}/pos={position}/size={size}/viewid={viewId}/random={random}"
      },
      "marketInfo": {
        "href": "https://investor-api.realestate.com.au/states/NSW/suburbs/Austral.json"
      },
      "short": {
        "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/204270880"
      },
      "self": {
        "href": "https://services.realestate.com.au/services/listings/204270880"
      },
      "contactAgent": {
        "href": "https://agent-contact.realestate.com.au/contact-agent/listing/204270880"
      }
    },
    "address": {
      "streetAddress": "Lot 110, 122/50-60 Thirteenth Avenue",
      "locality": "Austral",
      "postcode": "2179",
      "suburb": "Austral",
      "postCode": "2179",
      "location": {
        "latitude": -33.92607359,
        "longitude": 150.8192949
      },
      "subdivisionCode": "NSW",
      "state": "NSW",
      "showAddress": true
    },
    "advertising": {
      "region": "south_western_sydney",
      "priceRange": "600k_750k"
    },
    "agency": {
      "website": "http://www.sapphire.com.au",
      "address": {
        "streetAddress": "210 Founders Avenue",
        "postcode": "2179",
        "suburb": "Leppington",
        "state": "NSW"
      },
      "phoneNumber": "1800 MY SAPPHIRE",
      "branded": false,
      "_links": {
        "agencyProfile": {
          "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/agency/sapphire-estate-agents-south-west-group-KBZCEZ"
        },
        "agencyProfileWebview": {
          "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/agency/sapphire-estate-agents-south-west-group-KBZCEZ?template=webview"
        }
      },
      "brandingColors": {
        "text": "#000000",
        "primary": "#f5e300"
      },
      "name": "Sapphire Estate Agents - South West Group",
      "logo": {
        "images": [
          {
            "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
            "name": "large",
            "uri": "/170x32/0e23d855f566cfa95a26605b7022a222b984277ab5af0b58dfdb1c2cc75bd823/logo.jpg"
          },
          {
            "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
            "name": "default",
            "uri": "/160x30/0e23d855f566cfa95a26605b7022a222b984277ab5af0b58dfdb1c2cc75bd823/logo.jpg"
          },
          {
            "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
            "name": "small",
            "uri": "/114x21/0e23d855f566cfa95a26605b7022a222b984277ab5af0b58dfdb1c2cc75bd823/logo.jpg"
          },
          {
            "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
            "name": "hero image",
            "uri": "/1536x800/8917c2df99e44cbbfa8727ddaaaa985ee19cc28b02a16669fa3876cd93e0dcbb/main.jpg"
          }
        ],
        "links": {
          "small": "/114x21/0e23d855f566cfa95a26605b7022a222b984277ab5af0b58dfdb1c2cc75bd823/logo.jpg",
          "hero image": "/1536x800/8917c2df99e44cbbfa8727ddaaaa985ee19cc28b02a16669fa3876cd93e0dcbb/main.jpg",
          "default": "/160x30/0e23d855f566cfa95a26605b7022a222b984277ab5af0b58dfdb1c2cc75bd823/logo.jpg",
          "large": "/170x32/0e23d855f566cfa95a26605b7022a222b984277ab5af0b58dfdb1c2cc75bd823/logo.jpg"
        }
      },
      "agencyId": "KBZCEZ",
      "email": "leppington@sapphire.com.au"
    },
    "agencyListingId": "1P6958",
    "calculator": {
      "_links": {
        "logoPng": {
          "href": "https://visualidentity.cachefly.net/realestate.com.au.calculators.vi.com.au/nab-branded/global/images/logo.png"
        },
        "logo": {
          "href": "https://visualidentity.cachefly.net/realestate.com.au.calculators.vi.com.au/nab-branded/global/images/logo.pdf"
        },
        "callToAction": {
          "href": "https://visualidentity.cachefly.net/realestate.com.au.calculators.vi.com.au/all-brands/au/com/vi/app/html/index.html?calculator=mortgage%20repayments\u0026sponsor=nab\u0026premiumProperty=false\u0026postcode=2179\u0026suburb=Austral\u0026state=NSW\u0026channel=buy\u0026displayPrice=Contact%20Agent"
        }
      },
      "brandingColors": {
        "text": "#000000",
        "primary": "#ffffff"
      },
      "subtitle": "Calculate repayments for this property",
      "title": "Mortgage Calculator"
    },
    "channel": "buy",
    "classicProject": false,
    "constructionStatus": "established",
    "description": "Abhi Chauhan from Sapphire Estate Agents proudly presents an unbeatable opportunity to secure a registered and ready-to-build block on Twelfth Avenue, Austral – one of South West Sydney's fastest-growing and most in-demand suburbs.\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e🏡 Whether you're a first home buyer, investor, or builder – this 300m² block with 12.92 m frontage offers flexibility, affordability, and incredible future potential (STCA).\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e🏷️ Property Highlights:\u003cbr/\u003e✅ Registered \u0026 Ready to Build\u003cbr/\u003e✅ Land Size: 300m² | Frontage: 12.92m | East-Facing\u003cbr/\u003e✅ Zoned R2 – Low Density Residential\u003cbr/\u003e✅ Flat, Clear Block – Ideal for Single or Double Storey Home\u003cbr/\u003e✅ Fantastic Value –$$$\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e📍 Unbeatable Location:\u003cbr/\u003e📌 On Twelfth Avenue, Austral\u003cbr/\u003e📌 Short walk to public school \u0026 shops on Tenth Avenue\u003cbr/\u003e📌 Close to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic College\u003cbr/\u003e📌 Surrounded by parks, schools, and future infrastructure\u003cbr/\u003e📌 Future Woolworths Shopping Village nearby\u003cbr/\u003e📌 Easy access to M7 Motorway \u0026 Western Sydney Airport\u003cbr/\u003e📌 Minutes to Austral \u0026 Leppington Town Centres\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr/\u003eThis block is perfect for building your dream home or a strategic investment in a suburb experiencing rapid transformation and government-backed growth.",
    "featured": false,
    "features": {
      "general": {
        "bedrooms": 0,
        "bathrooms": 0,
        "parkingSpaces": 0
      }
    },
    "images": [
      {
        "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
        "name": "photo",
        "uri": "/ef56c3d9672efd078fb37b3c6d2a5625d1877a62b5a739d3397475247398c340/image.jpg",
        "preview": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net/800x600-resize,extend,r=33,g=40,b=46/ef56c3d9672efd078fb37b3c6d2a5625d1877a62b5a739d3397475247398c340/image.jpg"
      },
      {
        "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
        "name": "photo",
        "uri": "/f0cf7e3673d50b1146619bbb68e12e9e74da03184f53cc126a37f422192abcb5/image.jpg",
        "preview": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net/800x600-resize,extend,r=33,g=40,b=46/f0cf7e3673d50b1146619bbb68e12e9e74da03184f53cc126a37f422192abcb5/image.jpg"
      }
    ],
    "inspectionsAndAuctions": [],
    "isBuyChannel": true,
    "isExternalChildListing": false,
    "isInternalChildListing": false,
    "isLinkedExternalChildListing": false,
    "isRentChannel": false,
    "isSoldChannel": false,
    "landSize": {
      "displayAppAbbreviated": "322 m²",
      "displayApp": "322 m²",
      "unit": "m2",
      "value": 322,
      "display": "322 m\u0026sup2;"
    },
    "lister": {
      "mobilePhoneNumber": "0433933756",
      "website": "http://www.sapphire.com.au",
      "phoneNumber": "0433933756",
      "_links": {
        "agentProfile": {
          "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/3417444"
        },
        "agentProfileWebview": {
          "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/webview/3417444"
        }
      },
      "powerProfile": false,
      "jobTitle": "Licensed Real Estate Agent",
      "name": "Abhi Chauhan",
      "mainPhoto": {
        "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
        "name": "main photo",
        "uri": "/b8cad34112bb7a7cc7666caaebb9cc61ecec5c484fe99f1d67025c313777912b/main.jpg"
      },
      "id": "3417444",
      "email": "abhi.chauhan@sapphire.com.au,capture@sapphire.agentboxmail.com.au"
    },
    "listers": [
      {
        "mobilePhoneNumber": "0433933756",
        "website": "http://www.sapphire.com.au",
        "phoneNumber": "0433933756",
        "_links": {
          "agentProfile": {
            "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/3417444"
          },
          "agentProfileWebview": {
            "href": "https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/webview/3417444"
          }
        },
        "powerProfile": false,
        "jobTitle": "Licensed Real Estate Agent",
        "name": "Abhi Chauhan",
        "mainPhoto": {
          "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
          "name": "main photo",
          "uri": "/b8cad34112bb7a7cc7666caaebb9cc61ecec5c484fe99f1d67025c313777912b/main.jpg"
        },
        "id": "3417444",
        "email": "abhi.chauhan@sapphire.com.au,capture@sapphire.agentboxmail.com.au"
      }
    ],
    "listingId": "204270880",
    "mainImage": {
      "server": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net",
      "name": "main photo",
      "uri": "/e743eef5f3cc6fd8a8d45d80539849f048b216e90128ace76571945815585b1f/image.jpg",
      "preview": "https://i3.au.reastatic.net/800x600-resize,extend,r=33,g=40,b=46/e743eef5f3cc6fd8a8d45d80539849f048b216e90128ace76571945815585b1f/image.jpg"
    },
    "midtier": false,
    "modifiedDate": {
      "value": ""
    },
    "prettyUrl": "property-residential land-nsw-austral-204270880",
    "price": {
      "display": "Contact Agent"
    },
    "productDepth": "standard",
    "propertyType": "residential land",
    "showAgencyLogo": false,
    "signature": false,
    "signatureProject": false,
    "standard": true,
    "status": {
      "label": "New",
      "type": "new_listing"
    },
    "title": "Land Opportunity in Austral – Perfect for Your Dream Home!"
  }
  // ...more listings
]

🌍 Proxy Configuration

To avoid IP blocks and geographic restrictions, Apify Proxy is supported:

• useApifyProxy: Set to true to enable.
• apifyProxyGroups: Choose one or more groups, e.g., ["RESIDENTIAL"].

⚖️ Legal & Ethics

Web scraping may be subject to terms of service, intellectual property rights, and data privacy laws (such as the Australian Privacy Act). Ensure you have a legitimate purpose, respect robots.txt directives, and comply with realestate.com.au’s policies. When in doubt, seek legal advice.