Data does not replace judgement. It sharpens it. The best property decisions combine market data, local experience, due diligence and negotiation discipline.
The best suburb for a first home buyer is not always the cheapest suburb. It is the suburb that matches your budget, lifestyle, risk profile and long-term strategy.
Grants and stamp duty concessions can help, but they should never be the reason you buy the wrong property. The saving is useful. The strategy matters more.