Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme: Average House Price and Median Interest Rate Updated for 2026

What this determination covers

The Department of Defence has updated the benchmark figures used in the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) - a subsidy scheme for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to help them buy a home.

Specifically, this determination updates the average house price and median interest rate figures that the scheme relies on. The source does not specify the actual dollar amounts or rate figures that apply.

Period in force

This determination was in force from 12 June 2026 to 7 September 2026.

What it amends

This determination amends the 2018 version of the same determination.

Further information

The full determination is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00725. The Department of Defence administers this scheme.

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