Add the total purchase price of the investment property. This forms the base value used to calculate both gross and net yield.
Type in the weekly rental income you expect the property to generate. The calculator will convert this into an annual figure automatically.
Add your annual council rates. These vary by council but are a required cost for accurate net yield results. For Victoria, this was 1.8% for October 2025.
Include landlord insurance or any building insurance you expect to pay for the year. For Victoria, you may assume it to be 1% of the property value per year of property ownership.
Enter your estimated annual combined expenses, including repairs, management fees and body corporate costs (if applicable).
The calculator will instantly show your Gross Rental Yield and Net Rental Yield based on the information you entered.
Gross rental yield measures the total annual rent a property generates before subtracting any expenses. It is calculated by dividing the yearly rent by the property price, giving investors a quick way to compare properties using a standard benchmark. This helps you understand general earning potential and shortlist properties worth deeper consideration.
While it doesn’t reflect actual cash flow, it is a simple starting point for early-stage rental property investment decisions.
Net rental yield provides a clearer picture of a property’s true performance by including annual expenses such as insurance, council rates, maintenance, management fees and vacancy loss. This calculation gives investors deeper insight into long-term cash flow rather than just headline income.
By using the property yield calculator to review net yield results, you can assess whether a property is financially sustainable and whether it contributes positively to your overall investment strategy.
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