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What this rental yield calculator answers

Compare gross rental yield, net yield and cash flow after vacancy, property management, strata, land tax, interest and recurring ownership costs.

  • What is the gross vs net rental yield formula?
  • What is a good rental yield in Australia?
  • Does this property stay cash-flow positive after land tax and interest?
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Rental Yield Calculator Australia (2026)

Estimate gross rental yield, net rental yield and investment property cash flow after vacancy, management fees, land tax, loan interest and annual costs.

Formula
Gross Yield = Annual Rent / Purchase Price; Net Yield = (Effective Annual Rent − Ongoing Expenses) / Purchase Price
Estimate updates below
Gross Rental Yield4.80%
Step 1

Inputs

Negative Cash Flow-$1,664.00
Rental Frequency:

Total purchase price of the property

Gross rent before vacancy and management fees

Used to estimate annual interest cost (interest-only)

Annual interest rate used for interest-only cost

Expected share of time the property is vacant

Optional expenses and fees
Step 02 · Resultsinstant
Gross Rental Yield

4.80%

Net Rental Yield

4.70%

Cash Flow (Weekly)

-$32.00

Cash Flow (Monthly)

-$138.67

Cash Flow (Yearly)

-$1,664.00

Visualisation

Income vs Expenses

Effective annual income vs ongoing expenses (incl. interest)

Income48.7%
Expenses51.3%

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FAQ

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