🏠 Can I Afford to Buy in New South Wales?

Find out if you can afford to buy a house in Sydney. Pre-set for NSW stamp duty rates and first home buyer concessions.

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Buying in New South Wales: what you need to know

The Sydney median house price is approximately $1,350,000 (April 2026). On a $700,000 property, NSW stamp duty is approximately $26,030 for non-first-home-buyers.

First home buyer concessions in NSW

FHB stamp duty threshold: $800,000

Full exemption up to $800k, concession up to $1,000,000.

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