Annual income needed to afford median-priced house in Brisbane: Dual-income couple

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Source: Canstar.com.au - 02/07/2026. Median Property Value based on the Cotality Home Value Index. Monthly repayment assumes P&I repayments made over 30 yrs, based on a rate of 6.26% in Jun 26, 5.51% in Jan 26 and 5.75% in Jun 25 (per RBA Lenders' Rates for new owner occupier variable loans). Borrowing power calculations assume a loan term of 30 yrs, annual expenses of $48k for a couple, 90% of income available to service the loan and expenses, and a 3% interest rate buffer. Income required rounded up to the nearest thousand. Tax calculations based on the 25-26 FY. Assumes, no debts, no dependents, average wage based on ABS data.