Melbourne, Victoria
Buy vs. Rent Calculator
📊 Melbourne Market Analysis
The Melbourne housing market shows a Price-to-Rent ratio of 30.4, calculated from an average home price of $950,000 against monthly rents of $2,600. A ratio above 18 suggests that renting and investing the savings into a diversified portfolio is likely the sharper financial play. With a $190,000 down payment, the alternative is investing that capital at a 5% annual return — a key factor our calculator models over 30 years. Adjust the sliders below to test your personal scenario.
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Analyzing 30 years of financial projections with $950,000 home price and $2,600/month rent.