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South Australia has experienced strong price growth, with an Adelaide median house price of approximately $760,000 and a statewide median of around $650,000. Adelaide was once one of Australia's most affordable capitals but has seen significant increases since 2021. Despite this,
No. SA is the only mainland state that does not offer a specific first home buyer stamp duty exemption or concession. All buyers pay full stamp duty. The $15,000 FHOG is intended to partially compensate for this.
No. The $15,000 SA FHOG only applies to new homes - newly constructed properties or those built under a comprehensive building contract. Established homes are not eligible.
Outer northern suburbs (Elizabeth, Munno Para, Two Wells) and outer southern suburbs (Seaford, Aldinga Beach) typically offer the lowest prices - often under $500,000 for new builds. These areas are well within both the FHOG and FHG thresholds.
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