Sorry - it can take 2 years and 2 days if you time it right. But how many people do?
I know someone who opened one of these accounts and now wants to buy, so they face the prospect of having it swept to super.
You're referring to the first home owner savers account, are you?
http://www.fido.gov.au/firsthomesaver
to me, the biggest restriction is that you HAVE to buy your home at least 4 or more years after opening your account.