Rental Yield Calculator is a free tool and guide library for Australian property investors. It helps you work out what a rental property really returns, compare it with the market, and make a calmer, numbers-first decision before you buy.
Why we built it
Most yield calculators online stop at gross yield: rent divided by price. That number is useful for a first look, but it hides the costs that decide whether a property pays its way. We wanted one place where an investor could see gross yield, net yield and weekly cash flow side by side, using Australian costs and Australian benchmarks, without signing up or handing over an email address.
What you will find here
- The rental yield calculator: gross yield, net yield, weekly cash flow after interest, and a comparison with your capital city.
- Guides that explain each part of the numbers, from what counts as a good rental yield to gross vs net yield and yield vs capital growth.
- A glossary of the terms investors, lenders and agents use.
Who is behind it
The site is built and maintained by Gilbert Melgar, Founder, SuburbsFinder. Read more about our founder.
Rental Yield Calculator is a sister site of SuburbsFinder, an Australian property data platform covering more than 15,000 suburbs. SuburbsFinder data sits behind our research, and the calculator is free to use whether or not you are a SuburbsFinder member.
How we keep it accurate
- Calculator formulas are published in full on our methodology page.
- Market benchmarks are dated and sourced, and we review them every quarter.
- Every guide is written or reviewed by someone who invests in property, and shows when it was last updated.
- We correct mistakes quickly. Our editorial policy explains how.
What we are not
We are not financial advisers, and nothing on this site is personal advice. The calculator and guides are general information to help you ask better questions. Read our disclaimer before relying on any figure.
Get in touch
Spotted an error, or want a guide on a topic we have not covered? Contact us.