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Borrowing capacity

How much can I borrow on a $110,000 salary?

Estimated borrowing capacity: $580,000. Select your state and buyer type — stamp duty and upfront costs update below. Adjust the assumptions if they don't match your situation.

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Borrowers1 (single)
Existing debtNone
Assessment rate7.35% (RBA 4.35% + 3.0%)
Living expensesHEM metro ($2,800/mo)
Loan term30 years P&I
HECS / student debtNone
DependantsNone
Tax yearFY2026 ATO rates
⚠ Assessment rate sourced from RBA F1 data (effective 2026-08-06), updated automatically each week. For a result using your actual debts, HECS, and dependants, use the calculator →
$580,000
Estimated borrowing capacity
Your take-home pay is approximately $6,799/month. After living expenses, you can service a loan of $580,000 at 7.35%.
With a $100,000 deposit, you can target properties up to $680,000
Upfront costs — NSW, first home buyer
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How borrowing capacity changes
Scenario Capacity Change
Single, no debt baseline above $580k —
Partner on $80,000 $1.0m +$440k
Partner on $60,000 $885k +$305k
$15k credit card limit $500k $-80000
$5k credit card limit $555k $-25000
$50k HECS debt $495k $-85000
$30k HECS debt $495k $-85000
1 dependant $510k $-70000
2 dependants $435k $-145000
Suburbs within reach — NSW
Tarneit VIC › Craigieburn VIC › Clyde North VIC › Pakenham VIC › Werribee VIC › Mickleham VIC ›
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