Our Story

Our story

About Guardian

Guardian. Big numbers. Big results.

50+Years · Est. 1973
25+Team members
250+Years combined experience
8,000+Property transactions
123,000+Database

At Guardian, we’re not just one of the largest and most experienced real estate agencies in The Hills and surrounding areas, we’re locals who are genuinely connected to the community we serve.

We’re proud of where we live and work, and we’re passionate about helping others find their place here too. When you choose Guardian, you become our priority. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, values, and goals so we can help match you with the right property, whether that’s a smart investment or the home you’ve been searching for.

Our experienced sales teams are here to guide you through every step of the buying and selling journey, making the process clear, supported, and well-managed from start to finish. When it comes to property management, we treat every investment as if it were our own with care, respect, and transparency at the core of everything we do. Open communication is key, and we work hard to ensure what can be a stressful process feels straightforward and well-supported.

What truly sets us apart is our deep local knowledge. We know the streets, schools, parks, and hidden pockets that make The Hills and surrounds such a desirable place to live. With offices across the region, we understand the diversity of homes, from modern estates to acreage properties and we know how to position them in today’s market.

We don’t just sell homes, we help people find their place in a community we’re proud to be part of.

Guardian Realty office, Round Corner Dural

Since 1973

Our journey

1973
Where it beganOur iconic signage has been part of The Hills’ landscape since 1973. Guardian Realty began life as Nationwide Realty, operating from the same Round Corner Dural office we use now. Rebranded later to Guardian Realty, our reputation as The Hills’ largest and most successful property agency was firmly established.
2009
A local returnsBen Jobberns, a Pacific Hills alumni, returned to his roots in The Hills, working as an auctioneer.
2010
A new eraBen teamed up with Stephen Giacomelli to relaunch Guardian Realty as the leading real estate business in the area. A branding refresh with our distinctive green colour heralded a new era in the property market in the Hills District.
2016
Castle Hill opensGuardian Realty Castle Hill was born, strategically positioned to better support the growing buyer demand and to deliver the “Guardian” service to the community.
Today
Serving the whole Hills DistrictOur offices now serve the entire Hills District and nearby regions. We’re all locals who love the area and know it like the back of our hands, with some of the most respected and experienced local agents and property managers serving you.

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Our people

Meet the team

Ben JobbernsStephen GiacomelliAmelia GiacomelliVanessa SmithErica JobbernsKieran MouldsDaniel HallMannie Vassallo

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Join us

We at Guardian realise that the most important asset to any business is its staff. We are always looking for the next person to fit into our growing team.

You will join a highly experienced and successful team of real estate professionals and enjoy one of the most rewarding careers available. If you are interested in learning more about a career in real estate or maybe you’re already in real estate and looking for a change, email us at careers@guardianrealty.com.au or call Ben Jobberns or Stephen Giacomelli anytime for a strictly confidential chat.

Careers at Guardian

Guardian Realty 50th birthday

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Whether you’re buying, selling, renting or investing, our local team is here to help.

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