Salary guide · AU
Accountant salary in Melbourne: can you afford rent?
A Accountant in Melbourne typically earns A$59,000–A$133,000/year, with a median around A$85,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is A$2,300/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Accountant salary of A$85,000/year, spending on median Melbourne rent (A$2,300/mo) would take up 32% of gross income. That's above the 30% guideline but not uncommon — a manageable situation.
Accountant salary range in Melbourne
A$59,000
Entry level
lower quartile
A$85,000
Typical
median estimate
A$133,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensure tax compliance, and advise on financial strategy. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Melbourne.
How much rent can a Accountant afford?
Rent landscape in Melbourne
A$1,500
Budget
cheapest 10%
A$2,300
Median
most common
A$3,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. Consumer Affairs Victoria rental data + ABS Housing Expenditure Survey 2022–23 · 2023
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