The Top Ten Suburbs Where Sydney First Home Buyers Should Head In 2026

• Jordan Springs, Austral and Marsden Park are the best options for buyers seeking value and connectivity 

• Each suburb has a median price below the price caps for the First Home Buyer Guarantee Scheme and the Help to Buy Scheme 

• Plenty of stock available to ensure buyers are not competing against investors and second-home buyers 

National property specialist Oliver Hume has released a list of Sydney’s 10 best suburbs for first-home buyers in 2026, with Jordan Springs, Austral and Marsden Park being identified as the leading options for buyers seeking affordable homes in great locations. 

Oliver Hume researchers analysed dozens of suburbs on the basis of affordability, eligibility for government buying assistance, available supply and proximity to important infrastructure. 

Oliver Hume MyFirstHome CEO Adam Duster said while first home buyers had faced significant challenges over recent years there was still plenty of opportunities for those willing to cast a wide net. 

“For first home buyers, it is all about getting into that first property and holding it for the long term,” he said. “The sooner you get started, the sooner you can start to build towards your dream home.”  

Suburb	Total Properties	Median sales price (last 12 mths)	# of listings last 12 months	# of listings last 1 month
Bradbury	3,122	$895,000	155	33
Austral	5,864	$930,000	497	157
Campbelltown	4,024	$940,000	140	21
Richmond	1,532	$945,000	87	22
Cranebrook	4,972	$973,000	190	33
Jordan Springs	3,330	$1,000,000	235	57
Leppington	4,485	$1,020,000	276	87
Riverstone	3,616	$1,132,000	276	76
Marsden Park	5,362	$1,178,500	456	136
Schofields	4,185	$1,252,000	304	69

Oliver Hume Chief Economist Matt Bell said Sydney was Australia’s least affordable capital and was tough going for FHBs and consequently has a much higher property cap than other capitals.   

“You’re going to have to go a lot further from the CBD to find that affordable property,” he said.   

“The suburbs on our list don’t just meet the affordability test; they support the day-to-day needs of buyers who want their first home to work for their lifestyle. When you weigh up all the factors, they provide a great option for first home buyers looking to get on the property ladder.” 

“These suburbs remain standouts for buyers looking to maximise their deposit, get access to government assistance schemes while still living in well-located and serviced communities.” 

MyFirstHome Pick 1 – Jordan Springs  

Median price of $1,000,000, Jordan Springs has one of the higher levels of available stock with and 57 listings in August. In the Penrith LGA it’s still 46kms from the CBD but not too far from train lines. 

• Median house price: $1,000,000 

• Available listings over the last 12 months: 235 

• Key strengths: Good transport connections, established community services, family-friendly housing 

MyFirstHome Pick 2 – Austral 

Median price of $930,000, Austral had the second highest level of available stock with and 157 listings in August. In the Liverpool LGA it’s 37kms from the CBD. 

• Median house price: $930,000 

• Available listings over the last 12 months: 497 

• Key strengths: relatively affordable for Sydney, major growth area with ongoing large-scale infrastructure and community developments 

MyFirstHome Pick 3 – Marsden Park 

In Sydney’s North-West, Marsden Park, a relatively new suburb had 136 listings in August and sat at a median price of $1,178,500. At 41kms from the city, still accessible by train via Schofields or Riverstone stations, one of the few markets with enough stock attractive to FHBs.  

• Median house price: $1,178,500 

• Available listings over the last 12 months: 456 

• Key strengths: strong capital growth potential, new infrastructure like shopping centers and schools, and relatively better affordability for new builds compared to Sydney's inner areas