<p>Situated in the heart of one of Sydney’s most dynamic neighbourhoods, Horizon Hurstville introduces a collection of one, two, and three-bedroom residences thoughtfully designed to elevate everyday living. A new apartment development in Hurstville, New South Wales, Horizon Hurstville forms part of a vibrant, masterplanned precinct where contemporary architecture meets natural tranquillity.<br><br>Crafted to blend harmoniously with its leafy surrounds, the development’s sculptural form and organic design pay homage to the landscape and Hurstville’s vibrant cultural fabric. Residents are welcomed into an environment that reimagines apartment living—offering generous floorplans, a focus on wellbeing, and seamless access to essential amenities. Whether seeking a first home, a right-sized downsize, or a well-positioned investment, Horizon Hurstville delivers versatility and long-term appeal.</p><h3>Architect-designed interiors blend comfort and innovation</h3><p>Inside each residence, Horizon Hurstville prioritises timeless materials and user-centred design. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the homes with natural light, inviting the beauty of the horizon indoors and connecting residents to expansive outdoor views over Kempt Field, Botany Bay, and the Sydney skyline. Open-plan living areas are finished with timber-look tiled floors for durability and style, while plush carpet in the bedrooms adds warmth and softness.<br><br>Smart home automation empowers residents to customise lighting and climate at the touch of a button. Versatile living zones support work, rest, and play, while mirrored robes in bedrooms enhance light and space. The kitchens feature sleek composite stone benchtops and splashbacks, premium Smeg appliances, and high-performance gas cooktops. Many two-bedroom apartments include island benches, ideal for hosting family and friends. In the bathrooms, fluted glass shower screens, freestanding tubs, and soft LED lighting reflect a serene, spa-like ambience.<br><br>Every detail—from in-wall cisterns to tile-insert drains—has been curated for both function and beauty, delivering an elevated living experience rarely seen in new apartments in Hurstville.</p><h3>Onsite lifestyle amenities for wellness and connection</h3><p>Designed to nurture wellbeing and community, Horizon Hurstville includes an impressive suite of resident-only amenities. The gym, sauna, and meditation deck provide opportunities for health and reflection, while dedicated zones for yoga, Tai Chi, and walking link the building to the broader green space of Kempt Field.<br><br>Indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining include a beautifully landscaped courtyard and games rooms that encourage interaction. From pool tables and Mahjong games to BBQ areas and dinner party hosting zones, the community-minded design fosters genuine connection while offering quiet corners for solitude and retreat.</p><h3>Local lifestyle enriched by shops, transport, and green space</h3><p>Horizon Hurstville benefits from its position within a broader precinct designed to celebrate the suburb’s popularity and prosperity. Residents can shop conveniently at the full-size Woolworths supermarket located within the precinct, and soon, enjoy boutique dining and retail at St Clair Lane—named in honour of the Bee Gees' first studio recording in the area.<br><br>The development enjoys a walk score of 81/100, making daily errands and leisure activities easy to accomplish on foot. Public transport is close by, with Hurstville Station offering a 19-minute express train to Sydney CBD, while arterial roads and bike paths support smooth commutes to Sydney Airport and Botany Bay.<br><br>Cafés and eateries along Forest Road deliver authentic local flavour, and nearby Westfield Hurstville provides an array of retail and service offerings. For education, recreation, and green space, the area is well-served by local schools, parklands, and a growing network of walking trails that connect residents to the wider region.</p><h3>Delivered by a trusted team of design and construction experts</h3><p>Horizon Hurstville is brought to life by a collaboration between industry-leading professionals, each contributing their distinct expertise to create a development that redefines apartment living in Sydney’s south.<br><br>At the helm is The One Collection, a developer known for delivering design-led residential projects that prioritise quality, liveability, and long-term value. With a strong track record of timely and successful completions, The One Collection is committed to exceeding the expectations of both buyers and the broader community.<br><br>DKO Architecture, one of Australia’s most respected design practices, has shaped the architectural and interior vision for Horizon Hurstville. Known for their intuitive and context-sensitive approach, DKO’s designs respond to the unique rhythm of urban Australian life, combining sculptural form with enduring functionality.<br><br>The landscape design is led by 360 Landscape Architecture, a multidisciplinary studio with a reputation for delivering transformative and site-responsive outdoor environments. Their approach fosters wellbeing and social connection through thoughtfully integrated green spaces and layered plantings that enrich daily life.<br><br>Masscon, the appointed builder, brings a reputation for construction excellence and accountability, underscored by an iCIRT 3 rating from the NSW Building Commissioner. Known for meticulous attention to detail and community-first values, Masscon ensures every home is built to a standard they would choose for themselves.<br><br>Together, this accomplished team has created Horizon Hurstville as a benchmark for integrated, thoughtful, and enduring residential design.</p><h3>Book a private appointment to learn more about Horizon Hurstville</h3><p>With its considered design, premium fixtures, and community-focused amenity, Horizon Hurstville represents a rare opportunity to secure a quality residence in one of Sydney’s most connected urban villages. To learn more about availability and apartment configurations, or to explore the display suite, submit an enquiry to book a private appointment with the sales team.</p>

Horizon Hurstville - 6 Jack Brabham Drive, Hurstville

The One Castle Hill - 16 Dawes Avenue, Castle Hill

<p data-end="306" data-start="90">The rising cost of construction, combined with significant growth in Sydney’s property market, means first home buyers looking to get a foothold on the property ladder need to act quickly in the new apartment market.</p>

<p data-end="560" data-start="308">In 2023, the NSW Government increased the concessional stamp duty threshold to $800,000. This means first home buyers purchasing a new or off-the-plan apartment below this threshold pay no stamp duty — a saving of up to&nbsp;$31,090.</p>

<p data-end="804" data-start="562">However, due to escalating construction costs, fewer apartment towers are being built. As a result, there’s a reduced supply of one-bedroom apartments in the market — the configuration type most likely to fall under the $800,000 threshold.</p>

<p data-end="1219" data-start="806">This means first home buyers must move fast when new developments are released with apartments priced below $800,000. These opportunities are becoming increasingly rare and are now also attracting serious interest from investors. While investors don’t benefit from the stamp duty concession, they are buying in an environment of falling interest rates, rising property prices, and rents at or near historic highs.</p>

<p>In this article, we've rounded up the top six new developments across Greater Sydney that has apartments that fall under $800,000 and make sense for first home buyers.</p>

<h2>What: Auburn Square</h2>

<h2>Where: 26-36 Northumberland Road, Auburn NSW 2144</h2>

<h2>Who: Tian An LFD</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $540,000</h2>

<p>Tian An recently launched the next phase of its award-winning <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/auburn-square-stage-1-26-36-northumberland-road-auburn-nsw-2144">Auburn Square</a> precinct, with prices starting from $540,000.</p>

<p>The new stage, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/north-village-auburn-square-35-northumberland-road-auburn-nsw-2144">North Village</a>, will comprise 264 apartments across a striking Rothelowman-designed building, above a new Coles supermarket and cafe.</p>

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<p>Over 25 per cent of the new apartments were snapped up on its recent launch, driven by first home buyers, young professionals, and local rightsizers.</p>

<p>North Village is the&nbsp;only new development in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/auburn-nsw-2144" target="">Auburn</a>&nbsp;to offer the sought-after Latent Defects Insurance by Resilience Insurance. This insurance provides buyers with up to 10 years of coverage for any structural or waterproofing issues—not just in the building and common areas, but also within their individual apartments. It’s the most rigorous insurance available to developers, giving buyers genuine peace of mind when purchasing off the plan.</p>

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<p>iCIRT rated builder Binah is on site and is expecting to complete the building in 2027.</p>

<h2>What: Central Quarter</h2>

<h2>Where: 242-252 Pitt Street, Merrylands NSW 2160</h2>

<h2>Who: Northland</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $598,700</h2>

<p>Veteran developer Northland Group is also offering price-pointed apartments in their recently launched Merrylands development, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/central-quarter-merrylands-242-252-pitt-street-merrylands-nsw-2160">Central Quarter</a>.</p>

<p>Also with the Latent Defects Insurance policy, Central Quarter offers 194 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments next to Merrylands Station, bus interchange, and Stockland Merrylands retail centre.</p>

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<p>Northland is also bringing doorstep convenenience to its podium levels in the form of a fast food operator, a 24/7 gym, and a childcare centre.</p>

<p>The builder-developer is well underway in the construction phase and is expecting to welcome buyers in the middle of 2026.</p>

<h2>What: Horizon Hurstville</h2>

<h2>Where: 6 Jack Brabham Drive, Hurstville NSW 2220</h2>

<h2>Who: One Collection</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $657,000</h2>

<p>Another developer who has timed their launch to coincide with significant progress in the build is One Collection, who has recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/horizon-hurstville-6-jack-brabham-drive-hurstville-nsw-2220">Horizon Hurstville</a>, in the heart of the connected south Sydney suburb.</p>

<p>Horizon is the final building within a wider precinct which already&nbsp;features a Woolworths supermarket and direct access to Kempt Field.</p>

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<p>It’s the park and convenience that underpin&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/hurstville-nsw-2220" target="">Hurstville</a>’s strong Walk Score of 81 — a number set to improve with the arrival of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/st-clair-birtinya-930-931-waterside-retreat-birtinya" target="">St Clair</a>&nbsp;Lane, a new retail laneway soon to be activated by hospitality, health, and lifestyle businesses.</p>

<p>Above St Claire Lane, 179 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are now available, priced well under the threshold for first home buyers to pay no stamp duty.</p>

<h2>What: Dawn, Melrose Park</h2>

<h2>Where: 82-84 Wharf Road, Melrose Park NSW 2114</h2>

<h2>Who: Sekisui House Australia</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $639,000</h2>

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<p>Sekisui House Australia has seen a wave of first home buyers at its latest stage of its Melrose Park masterplan, Dawn.</p>

<p>Priced from $639,000, the 368 apartments sit the closest to the new park being delivered by Sekisui. GroupGSA has designed the apartments to take in as much of the natural surroundings as possible.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, as well as luxury penthouses with private rooftop terraces.</p>

<p>Dawn’s prime location close to the future Melrose Park High School,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150" target="">Parramatta</a>&nbsp;Light Rail Stage 2 connection and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a>&nbsp;Town Centre as well as extensive parklands, make it a popular choice with purchasers.</p>

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<h2>What: Melrose Central</h2>

<h2>Where: 33 Hope Street, Melrose Park NSW 2114</h2>

<h2>Who: Deicorp</h2>

<p>Deicorp also has seen a significant number of first home buyers at their slice of Melrose Park.</p>

<p>Their new development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/melrose-central-melrose-park-33-hope-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Central</a>, is&nbsp;a $700 million joint venture with PAYCE and will feature a mixed-use project that will deliver around 500 apartments above a substantial 30,000 sqm retail podium anchored by Coles.</p>

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<p>The site’s early stages are already under construction, with completion of the first three towers expected by mid-2027.</p>

<p>Design is led by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/turner-studio">Turner Studio</a>, and the broader precinct will benefit from a new Parramatta Light Rail stop, connecting residents to Olympic Park, Parramatta, and Sydney Metro West in the years ahead.</p>


In this article, we've rounded up the top six new developments across Greater Sydney that has apartments that fall under $800,000 and make sense for first home buyers

Joel Robinson

Why first home buyers have to act fast in Sydney's new and off the plan apartment market

<p>A full-line Woolworths, a new retail laneway, and a collection of sculptural residential buildings are anchoring the next stage of growth in Hurstville, where <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/one-collection">The One Collection</a> has officially launched <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/horizon-hurstville-6-jack-brabham-drive-hurstville-nsw-2220">Horizon</a> — a mixed-use precinct on the edge of Kempt Field.</p>

<p>As the curator behind the residences, The One Collection is responsible for setting the vision, driving the design narrative, and shaping the overall lifestyle experience.To bring that vision to life, they work hand-in-hand with the respected development and construction firm Masscon, which has built a reputation not only for creating places where people can live and thrive, but also for leveraging its expertise in the built environment to take on developments others cannot.</p>

<p>Such is the case with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/horizon-hurstville-6-jack-brabham-drive-hurstville-nsw-2220">Horizon</a>, where development had stalled due to water ingress issues with the basement drainage system. Masscon took over the rectification works to alleviate the site’s environmental order, unlock the final development stage —ensuring the integrity and longevity of the building are upheld from the ground up.</p>

<p>Now, with the green light from the Environmental Protection Agency confirming the basement’s full compliance, Masscon has commenced construction of the next phase of the project.</p>

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<p>Horizon will be the final of four buildings in the wider precinct, which already features a Woolworths supermarket and direct access to Kempt Field.</p>

<p>It’s the park and convenience that underpin Hurstville’s strong Walk Score of 81 — a number set to improve with the arrival of St Clair Lane, a new retail laneway soon to be activated by hospitality, health, and lifestyle businesses.</p>

<p>Above St Claire Lane, 179 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are now available.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Designed by DKO Architecture, the buildings adopt a soft, organic form language that responds to the surrounding parkland. The apartments prioritise open-plan living, outdoor space, and natural light. Smart home technology comes standard — with automated lighting and air conditioning — while finishes lean toward durable, neutral palettes.</p>

<p>Smeg appliances feature in all kitchens, and most two-bedroom apartments include island benches to create an additional entertaining zone. Floor plans are tailored to suit both owner-occupiers and investors.</p>

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<p>Residents will have access to a suite of on-site amenities, many of which are oriented to capture park views. These include a gym, sauna, games room, landscaped courtyards, a meditation deck, and a shared kitchen and lounge space.</p>

<p>In addition to the immediate amenities at the foot of the building, Horizon is just a stone’s throw from Hurstville Station — a 20-minute commute to Central Station. Adjacent to the station is Westfield Hurstville, redeveloped in 2016 and home to over 230 retailers, including Big W, Kmart, Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Cotton On, TK Maxx, Uniqlo, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, and Event Cinemas.</p>

<p>Masscon is on site moving its way up the building, which is scheduled for completion in late 2026, with off the plan buyers expected to move in shortly after.</p>

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