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Renters' Budget Planner (Australia)
A budget for Aussie renters: rent per pay, bond, moving costs and a buffer for rent rises.
Rent is usually the biggest bill. A renters' budget keeps rent covered every pay and builds a buffer for the next move or rent increase.
Rent per pay
Paying rent monthly? Monthly rent × 12 ÷ 26 gives the per-fortnight amount to set aside.
Plan for moving
- Bond (usually lodged with your state bond authority)
- Rent in advance
- Removalists
- Connection fees
- Cleaning
See our moving house costs guide.
Know your rights
Each state's fair trading or tenancy body explains rules on rent increases and bonds.
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General information only, not financial or tax advice.
FAQ
How is weekly rent converted to monthly?
Weekly × 52 ÷ 12.
Where is my bond held?
Usually with your state's bond authority.
Should I save for a rent increase?
A small buffer helps.
Try it in an app
Rent & Bond (A$19, one-off): Know your rent is up to date, record every payment, repair request and inspection, and keep bond details handy.
Money HQ (A$59, one-off): Your whole money life in one browser app: payday-aware budget, bills calendar, savings goals, debt payoff and net worth.