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Brisbane Surpasses Sydney in First-Home Buyer Costs

2/25/2026

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  • Brisbane's entry-level unit market has surpassed Sydney's in cost and difficulty for first-home buyers, per Domain's First Home Buyer Report.
  • Brisbane entry prices rose nearly $130,000 in the past year to $660,000.
  • Sydney's entry-level unit price is $645,000.
  • An entry-level Sydney house costs $1.15 million, up 64% in five years.
  • Couples aged 25–34 would need 7.5 years to save a deposit, and mortgage payments could consume 61.8% of income.