How much you need to earn to buy a house now

Sydney Morning Herald
by Dan F Stapleton
February 23, 2026
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How much you need to earn to buy a house now
Buying a median-priced house in most Australian capital cities is out of reach for the average sole wage earner, according to recent analysis by Canstar. With the national average full-time wage sitting at $104
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/23/2026
How much you need to earn to buy a house now