First home buyer assistance in NSW is structured around price thresholds that have not kept pace with Sydney property prices in many postcodes. In Burwood (2134), 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 Burwood?
First-home buyer eligibility
At $924,500, here’s which schemes you can use in Burwood. Drag to test other budgets.
Purchase price
$925k
$500k$2M
Stamp duty discount (FHBAS)
◐Partial
$28,971 saved
Concessional duty of $7,161 instead of $36,132. Saving: ~$28,971.
over 3 yrs. The deposit target grew $10,000 faster than savings
Numbers assume a 20% deposit. The First Home Guarantee can let you buy with 5%; the FHSS can release up to $50k from super.
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 Burwood 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 Burwood out as a first purchase, but it needs to be factored into your deposit and savings plan alongside legal costs and building inspections.
