Facebook Australia chief Will Easton and his wife Joanna have sold their renovated Balgowlah Heights home for more than $5 million, according to local sources.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom residence has undergone extensive modernisation since the couple purchased it for $2.19 million in 2013, transforming it into a contemporary coastal home.
Situated on an 834-square-meter block, the property features abundant natural light and offers convenient access to Balgowlah Heights Village’s shops, dining, and educational facilities. The home is also nestled among picturesque harbour reserves, including Forty Baskets, Dobroyd Head, and the popular Manly to Spit walking track.
Easton returned to lead Facebook Australia in 2017, having previously headed the company’s emerging markets division for Asia Pacific. The former Google and Microsoft executive has recently been at the centre of industry controversy following Meta’s decision to withdraw from Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code.
The code, implemented in 2021, had directed approximately $600 million to Australian media organisations for content sharing arrangements. Meta’s exit has been linked to job losses across multiple news outlets, including Nine Entertainment. The tech giant has also publicly opposed the Australian government’s proposals to introduce taxation on technology companies to support journalism.
The property was scheduled for auction on Saturday, May 10, with James Haywood of Cunninghams Real Estate handling the sale. Mr. Haywood was unavailable for comment.
Published 19-April-2025
