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Rent Affordability Calculator

Find out how much rent you can afford based on your income. Uses the Australian 30% housing cost-to-income guideline.

Your Income
Gross annual income
$
Pay frequency
Monthly expenses (non-rent)
$
Rent Affordability
Maximum Affordable Rent (30% rule)
MetricValue
Australian Median Rents (2025 est.)
City1BR unit/wk3BR house/wk
Sydney~$600~$900
Melbourne~$520~$750
Brisbane~$550~$720
Perth~$580~$780
Adelaide~$420~$580