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Rental yield calculator NSW

Rent minus the mortgage isn't your real return. Free rental yield calculator for Australia: gross and net yield and cash return on a buy-to-let, after buying costs, letting fees, upkeep and mortgage interest.

Costs on top of the price

A$39,508

Moving home ยท New South Wales ยท

4.2% of the price
4.2%of the price
Transfer (stamp) dutyA$36,938
Land registry feesA$170
Conveyancer or solicitorA$1,800
Building & pest inspectionA$600
Cash needed if you buy outrightA$989,508

What do you want to work out?

What do you want to work out?

What a home could earn if you let it out, after running costs and the mortgage.

Region

Price

Monthly rent

Letting & management ยท 12%

Repairs, insurance, empty months ยท 8%

Buying with a mortgage (75% loan at 5.9%)

Monthly cash flow after costs and mortgage

โˆ’A$1,818Tight

Gross yield

3.8%

Net yield

3.0%

Yearly return on your cash

-7.9%

Rent a year

A$36,120

Running costs a year

A$7,224

Cash you put in

A$277,008

Cash you put in is the deposit plus buying costs (A$39,508). Before income tax. We start with a rough rent, based on a typical 3.8% gross yield. Change it to the real rent for the area.

An illustration, not investment advice. Rents, costs, rates and tax vary; check with a letting agent and a tax adviser.

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Questions

Buying in Australia: common questions

How much is stamp duty on A$950,000 in Australia?

Moving home in New South Wales: stamp duty is about A$36,938. All buying costs together come to about A$39,508, or 4.2% of the price. Change the price or buyer type above to see your own figure.

Do foreign buyers pay more in Australia?

Yes. Foreign buyers pay a surcharge on top of stamp duty: 9% in New South Wales and 8% in Victoria, plus a FIRB application fee.

Can foreigners buy property in Australia?

As a citizen or permanent resident, foreign-buyer rules don't apply to you.

What do I need to buy a home in Australia from abroad?

A conveyancer or solicitor in the state you're buying in. ID for a 100-point check, and a tax file number if you'll rent it out.

When were these Australia rules last checked?

We last updated the figures on 16 Oct 2026 and checked them against official sources on 16 Oct 2026. We check every country every week, and show a warning if a check is overdue.

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Costs on top
A$39,508
Cash needed
A$989,508