Commercial Collective expands into Port Macquarie
Strengthening their regional footprint into the Mid North Coast Newcastle NSW, May 2026 - Commercial Collective is pleased to announce the expansion of their operations into a new market in Port Macquarie and the Mid North Coast. From 18 May 2026, Commercial Collective is marking a significant step in the commercial real estate agency’s continued growth across regional New South Wales. Port Macquarie has become a fast-growing coastal economy supported by strong population growth, lifestyle migration, and ongoing investment in health, education, infrastructure, retail and development assets. The region’s commercial and industrial markets are supported by established precincts in Port Macquarie and Wauchope, along with emerging estates at Sancrox and Fernbank Creek, offering strategic land for logistics, warehousing and general industry. Tight supply and low vacancies across well-located assets have contributed to sustained demand from both owner-occupiers and investors, reflecting a highly competitive, relationship- driven market environment.
Commercial Collective has invested in local expertise with the appointment of Tony Rathbone as an Executive of the Sales & Leasing Team. With more than two decades of experience across property sales, long-term relationship management, project marketing and business development, Tony brings a well-rounded understanding of the commercial drivers behind the Port Macquarie property market.
Tony will be based in Port Macquarie and supported by Commercial Collective’s established Sales & Leasing, Administration and Marketing teams, ensuring clients benefit from both local presence and capital resources. “Our expansion into Port Macquarie and the Mid Noth Coast as whole reflects a long held and deliberate focus on aligning with high-growth regional markets where we see strong underlying fundamentals and sustained investor demand across a large geographical catchment. We’re committed to bringing institutional-grade advisory services, structured and tailored campaigns, and regional reach into this market, ensuring local owners, investors and developers have access to the same level of capability and depth typically reserved for major metropolitan markets”, said Dane Crawford, Co-Founder & CEO of Commercial Collective.
“Port Macquarie continues to evolve as one of regional NSW’s most active and tightly held commercial markets. Strong population growth, large infrastructure investment, and limited supply across key asset classes are continuing to drive demand from investors,businesses and developers alike. We see significant long-term opportunities in the region and believe the market is well positioned for continued commercial growth and investment activity”, said Byrne Tran, Co-Founder and Head of Sales & Leasing, Commercial Collective.
"Port Macquarie is a market I know well, and I’m excited to be focusing on its commercial and investment potential with Commercial Collective. I will be combining my deep local knowledge with Commercial Collective’s specialised property expertise and proactive approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients while helping unlock new opportunities across the Mid North Coast", said Tony Rathbone, Senior Executive, Commercial Collective. Commercial Collective is a locally owned, independent commercial real estate agency providing sales, leasing, asset management, marketing and development advisory services.
With a strong connection to regional NSW, Commercial Collective is committed to supporting business growth, attracting investment and creating long-term economic opportunities for the local communities.
