🏡✨ “The Next Cleary to Take Over the West” —I love seeing you rise,” he said softly. “And I love proving you right,” she smiled. A heartfelt Cleary conversation as Indi steps into her new real estate era, chasing her own spotlight with the same fire that shaped their family.

I love seeing you rise,” he said softly.

“And I love proving you right,” she smiled.

A heartfelt Cleary conversation as Indi steps into her new real estate era, chasing her own spotlight with the same fire that shaped their family.

🏡✨ “The Next Cleary to Take Over the West” — Indi Steps Out of the Footy Shadows and Into a Real Estate Spotlight ✨🏉

Sydney’s west has felt a new kind of buzz — not the roar of Penrith fans, not the echo of another Cleary clutch moment, but something subtler, sharper and unmistakably determined. The Cleary family, long known for rewriting NRL history, has just revealed its next major move… and this time, it’s happening far away from the chalk lines of BlueBet Stadium.

This chapter belongs to 24-year-old Indi Cleary, the daughter of Panthers premiership coach Ivan Cleary and sister to superstar halfback Nathan Cleary — a young woman whose ambition has been quietly building, quietly shaping, and now loudly landing.

And her arena?

Real estate.

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A New Career Kickoff — and It’s Already Making Noise

After six years cutting her teeth in the property world, Indi has officially joined Ray White Nepean Group, declaring openly and fearlessly that she is chasing a single goal:

“I want to become the best real estate agent in Sydney’s west.”

It’s not a whisper, not a test-the-water statement — it’s a full-blown Cleary-style declaration. And in true family fashion, she delivers it with the discipline, humility and competitive fire that has become her dad and brother’s brand.

“My dad inspires me — he’s always talked about putting in the work as there are no shortcuts to success,” she said.

“He’s my life mentor. He taught me to be community-minded, follow the process, and stay disciplined in everything that I do.”

Those words could easily come from Ivan in a Panthers press conference. But today? They belong entirely to Indi.

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A Family Legacy — Rewritten in Property

The Clearys don’t just create careers; they create momentum. Ivan built a coaching dynasty. Nathan built a highlight reel that NRL fans will talk about for decades. And now Indi… well, she’s building roofs and front doors — and she’s building them in her own name.

What many didn’t know is that property already runs in the Cleary bloodline.

Her uncle Paul Franks, a respected Ray White agent on the Northern Beaches, was actually the one who helped shape Indi’s early steps at just 18.

“I feel like I’ve come home,” she revealed.

“I started my career at Ray White Warriewood with my uncle Paul. I learned the ropes from him from day one.”

That training, paired with the relentless “be better tomorrow” culture she grew up with, forged a unique kind of real estate operator — driven, personable, and deeply connected to the western Sydney community.

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A Leader Beyond Property: EMPOWHER Takes Flight

While rising through the property ranks, Indi also carved out a leadership role far bigger than any listing or auction.

She founded EMPOWHER, a women’s networking movement in Penrith that aims to elevate, connect and equip businesswomen across the region.

“There weren’t any networking organisations for women in Penrith,” she said.

“So it was born from the idea of supporting women to reach their full potential.”

What began as a space for women to gather informally has now grown into a recognised hub for mentorship, referrals, professional confidence and genuine collaboration — a modern-day Penrith powerhouse circle.

“It’s become a niche group for influential women to share their knowledge,” she added.

“And it’s been so beneficial — both personally and professionally — for so many of us.”

Just like that, Indi isn’t just selling homes. She’s building a community.

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From Premiership Parades to Property Opens

Of course, being a Cleary means the spotlight finds you whether you chase it or not.

Indi has been part of the Panthers’ golden era — the photos, the celebrations, the parades, and yes, the infamous 2021 trophy incident.

NRL fans remember the mystery.

They remember the broken Provan-Summons Trophy.

They remember Nathan’s cheeky grin when asked what happened.

And they definitely remember his joking accusation:

“She’s banned from going near the trophy if we win it again!” he laughed before the 2022 Grand Final.

It was all in good fun — Cleary family energy at its finest — and it only cemented Indi further as a beloved part of Penrith’s extended sporting story.

But now, she’s building her own storyline.

One not based on premiership rings or clutch field goals — but on contracts, auctions, negotiation tables, and a rising name tag on the Ray White wall.

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Ray White Nepean Welcomes Its New Star

Ray White Nepean Group General Manager Daniel Piredda didn’t hold back his enthusiasm after signing Indi.

“We aim to provide a springboard to success for all our agents,” he said.

“We offer training, support, technology and the systems they need.

Our group is experienced in helping young agents become top-level performers — and Indi’s mindset and work ethic will absolutely make her successful.”

For Daniel and his team, Indi isn’t just another young agent.

She’s a high-potential recruit with the Cleary values of discipline, consistency and competitiveness baked into her DNA.

And in an industry where reputation and resilience matter, she enters with an undeniable head start — but not one she didn’t earn.

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Why This Move Matters — On and Off the Field

Real estate isn’t just a career shift for Indi.

It’s a signal.

A signal that the Cleary story is diversifying.

A signal that success in Penrith doesn’t only wear footy boots.

A signal that the next Cleary dynasty might be unfolding in the property world.

Sydney’s west — a region growing, booming and reshaping itself faster than ever — is the perfect playground for ambition. And Indi knows the terrain better than most. Her family has lived in the highs and lows of this community for decades.

This isn’t a celebrity pivot.

It’s a strategic homecoming.

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A New Chapter — Written with the Same Cleary Relentlessness

From six years of groundwork to a major career reset…

From Ray White Warriewood to Ray White Nepean…

From family inspiration to personal ambition…

Indi Cleary is stepping forward with purpose.

And she’s doing it on her own terms.

The NRL world may forever belong to Nathan and Ivan — but Sydney’s west real estate market?

It may soon have its own Cleary-built legacy.

One auction.

One listing.

One empowered woman at a time.

The next Cleary era has officially begun.