Rental properties

Cost-of-living score 40/100 (weak); housing is the biggest component. Saturation is very high: foreign residents are a major share of the population.

How renting works

• Expect income proof and often a local guarantor or larger deposit as a newcomer.
• "Unfurnished" can mean no kitchen or light fittings; ask exactly what's excluded.
• Understand notice periods and whether rent is regulated.
• Independent contract review for anything over a year.

Mid-range partners

Partner listings on this page are paid placements filtered by your tier. They never influence the Australia liveability score, safety rating or warnings.