Rent affordability calculator

How much rent fits your income, and the bond and rent in advance you’ll need to move in.

Income is
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30% is a common guide.

Rent that fits

$548 pw

Weekly income
$1,827
Bond (4 weeks)
$2,192
Rent in advance (2 weeks)
$1,096
Cash to move in
$3,288

SA rules: bond up to 4 weeks’ rent at $800 a week or less, 6 weeks above; no more than 2 weeks’ rent in advance.

How it’s worked out

A common guide is to keep rent to about 30% of your gross income; change the share to suit you.

In South Australia the bond is up to 4 weeks’ rent at $800 a week or less, 6 weeks above $800, and a landlord can’t require more than 2 weeks’ rent in advance.

Sources: Consumer and Business Services — renting

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