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First home buyer eligibility in Mount Druitt (2770)

First home buyer stamp duty concessions and grants in Mount Druitt (2770) depend on the purchase price relative to the NSW Government thresholds in effect at the time of purchase. For properties up to $800,000, first home buyers are eligible for a full stamp duty (transfer duty) exemption. A concessional rate applies on properties between $800,000 and $1,000,000. The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) of $10,000 applies to new dwellings up to $750,000. Mount Druitt is in the Blacktown LGA.

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First-home buyer eligibility

At $450,000, here’s which schemes you can use in Mount Druitt. Drag to test other budgets.

Purchase price
$450k
$500k$2M
These thresholds are for FY2025-26. Caps refresh each July - verify before signing.

Stamp duty discount (FHBAS)

Eligible
$14,779 saved

Full FHBAS exemption at this price. Saving: ~$14,779.

Revenue NSW →See all NSW suburbs that fit this scheme →

$10,000 grant for new builds (FHOG)

Partial
$10,000 grant

Potentially applies if buying new under $750,000.

Revenue NSW →See all NSW suburbs that fit this scheme →

5% deposit, no LMI (First Home Guarantee)

Eligible
5% deposit

Under the $1,500,000 NSW price cap.

Housing Australia →See all NSW suburbs that fit this scheme →

2% deposit, shared equity (Help to Buy)

Partial
Up to 40% equity

Potentially eligible. Under the $1,500,000 NSW price cap. Subject to income caps ($100,000 single, $160,000 joint) and Australian citizenship.

Treasury →See all NSW suburbs that fit this scheme →
If no scheme applies
$14,779standard duty
Sources: Revenue NSW (FHBAS, FHOG, standard duty), Housing Australia (First Home Guarantee),Treasury (Help to Buy). FYApr 2026 thresholds. Caps refresh each July; verify before signing. Not financial advice.

If median prices in Mount Druitt consistently exceed $1,000,000, first home buyers will typically pay full stamp duty, approximately 4 to 4.5 percent of the purchase price at that level. On a $1.1M purchase, that is around $44,000 to $50,000 in additional upfront cost. This does not rule Mount Druitt out as a first purchase, but it needs to be factored into your deposit and savings plan alongside legal costs and building inspections.

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