Canberra, ACT 2600

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Canberra at a glance
$960,000
Median house price
$590,000
Median unit price
$192,000
20% deposit
$4,649
Est. monthly repayment
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First Home Owner Grant
$1,000,000
Stamp duty exemption to

Home Loans in Canberra, ACT

Canberra sits in Australian Capital Territory (ACT), postcode 2600. The median house price is around $960,000 and the median unit price is about $590,000. With a 20% deposit of roughly $192,000, a borrower would finance about $768,000 — an estimated $4,649 per month over 30 years at 6.09% p.a.

First home buyers in ACT should review the grants and concessions administered by ACT Revenue Office. ACT focuses its support on stamp duty concessions rather than a cash grant. Eligible buyers may also receive a full stamp duty exemption on homes up to $1,000,000.

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Estimated monthly repayment
$4,649
$768,000 over 30 years at 6.09% p.a.

Deposit breakdown for Canberra

DepositDeposit amountLVREst. LMILoan amountEst. monthly
5% deposit$48,00095%$33,744$945,744$5,725
10% deposit$96,00090%$18,144$882,144$5,340
20% deposit$192,00080%No LMI$768,000$4,649

Based on a median price of $960,000 at 6.09% p.a. over 30 years. LMI is indicative only.

First home buyers

First home buyer help in ACT

First Home Owner Grant

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Eligible new homes up to $0.

Stamp duty concession

$1,000,000

Full exemption ceiling for eligible first home buyers.

FHOG eligibility checklist

  • Australian citizen or PR
  • First property purchase
  • Live in the home 6–12 months
  • Under the price cap

Always confirm current eligibility and amounts with ACT Revenue Office.

Variable rates

5.84% – 6.34%

Flexible, offset-friendly, move with the market.

Fixed rates (1–3 yr)

5.74% – 6.24%

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