How to calculate rental yield in Australia
Gross yield formula: Weekly rent x 52 divided by purchase price x 100. Net yield deducts ongoing expenses before calculating.
Calculate gross yield, net yield and monthly cashflow in one workspace.
Use purchase price, weekly rent, expense and interest assumptions to model whether a property deserves deeper research.
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Yield assumptions.
Enter property details above to calculate. Research use only; verify all figures before making decisions.
Yield benchmarks
Below 3% is generally low, 3% to 4.5% is common in many metro markets, 4.5% to 5.5% is stronger, and above 5.5% needs careful risk checks.
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