How much is LMI on a typical Melbourne home?

On the Melbourne median ($780,000) with a 5% deposit, LMI is approximately $28,158. With a 10% deposit it falls to roughly $15,444.

Can Melbourne first-home buyers avoid LMI?

Yes — the federal Home Guarantee Scheme allows eligible VIC buyers to settle with a 5% deposit and no LMI, subject to property price caps that change each July.

Is LMI tax-deductible in Melbourne?

For owner-occupiers, no. Investors purchasing in Melbourne can usually claim LMI as a borrowing expense, deducted over five years or the loan term, whichever is shorter.

LMI in Melbourne 2026: how much it costs & how to avoid it

Estimate Lender's Mortgage Insurance for a Melbourne home loan in 2026. See LMI on the $780,000 VIC median at 5%, 10% and 15% deposits. Includes ways Melbourne