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First home buyer eligibility in Summer Hill (2130)

First home buyer assistance in NSW is structured around price thresholds that have not kept pace with Sydney property prices in many postcodes. In Summer Hill (2130), understanding whether the suburb's typical sale prices fall inside or outside the concession range is a practical starting point for budget planning. The card below also covers the First Home Guarantee (federal) and the NSW Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper scheme where relevant.

Can I afford Summer Hill?

First-home buyer eligibility

At $985,000, here’s which schemes you can use in Summer Hill. Drag to test other budgets.

Purchase price
$985k
$500k$2M
These thresholds are for FY2025-26. Caps refresh each July - verify before signing.

Stamp duty discount (FHBAS)

Partial
$28,213 saved

Concessional duty of $10,641 instead of $38,854. Saving: ~$28,213.

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

$10,000 grant for new builds (FHOG)

Not eligible
Not eligible

FHOG covers new homes up to $750,000. This price is above the cap.

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
$38,854standard 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 Summer Hill 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 Summer Hill 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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