Rent affordability · Sydney
Can I afford A$1,750/month rent in Sydney?
A$1,750/month puts you in the top 91% of renters in Sydney by rent amount — A$1,150 below the city median (A$2,900).
Salary you need to afford this
Comfortable (25% rule)A$84,000/yr
Manageable (30% rule)A$70,000/yr
Stretch (35%)A$60,000/yr
Risky (45%+)A$46,667/yr
Based on gross annual salary. The 30% rule (manageable threshold) is the most widely used benchmark — it means A$1,750/month consumes exactly 30% of your monthly income.
How this compares in Sydney
A$1,800
Budget rent
P10
A$2,900
Typical rent
median
A$4,800
High-end rent
P90
People in Sydney typically spend 25–47% of their gross income on rent. The median renter spends 35%.
Data confidence: medium · NSW Rental Bond Board + ABS Housing Expenditure Survey 2022–23 (post-surge adjusted) · 2023
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