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Financial Analyst salary in Sydney: can you afford rent?
A Financial Analyst in Sydney typically earns A$72,000–A$176,000/year, with a median around A$104,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is A$2,900/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Financial Analyst salary of A$104,000/year, spending on median Sydney rent (A$2,900/mo) would take up 33% of gross income. That's above the 30% guideline but not uncommon — a manageable situation.
Financial Analyst salary range in Sydney
A$72,000
Entry level
lower quartile
A$104,000
Typical
median estimate
A$176,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyse financial data, and advise businesses and individuals. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Sydney.
How much rent can a Financial Analyst afford?
Rent landscape in Sydney
A$1,800
Budget
cheapest 10%
A$2,900
Median
most common
A$4,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. NSW Rental Bond Board + ABS Housing Expenditure Survey 2022–23 (post-surge adjusted) · 2023
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