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Australia Buy vs Rent Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcome of buying a home versus renting in Australia. See your projected net worth, breakeven year, and total costs under either path.

Purchase & Loan

$
$100,000$3,000,000
$
$37,500$750,000
5%100%
%
1%10%
yrs
5 yrs30 yrs

Used for LMI calculation

Rental

$
$500$10,000

Your Estimate

Renting Net Worth at Year 10

-$72,001

Buying Net Worth

-$274,458

Renting Net Worth

-$72,001

Breakeven Year

Year 0

Difference

Renting saves $202,457

Renting is ahead at year 10, but buying may still win if you stay longer.

BuyingRenting

Net Worth Over Time

Buying
Renting