People who live in 2026: rent, losses and capital gains, 2023-24

Bondi Beach, Bondi, North Bondi

In 2023-24, 3,977 people living in 2026 declared rent, and 50% of them made a loss on it, a lower share than the 54% across New South Wales.

How does 2026 compare with New South Wales and Australia?

2026's rental figures, 2023-24
2026New South WalesAustralia
People who declared rent 2026 3,977New South Wales 824,411Australia 2,260,641
Share of taxpayers who declared rent 2026 16%New South Wales 16%Australia 14%
Average rent declared 2026 $45,500New South Wales $31,200Australia $26,600
Average interest claimed 2026 $22,900New South Wales $16,500Australia $14,000
Average capital works claimed 2026 $2,500New South Wales $2,400Australia $2,000
Average other rental costs claimed 2026 $19,100New South Wales $13,100Australia $11,900
Share who made a loss 2026 50%New South Wales 54%Australia 55%
Average loss, among them 2026 $19,800New South Wales $13,500Australia $12,000
Average net rent 2026 $1,000New South Wales a loss of $700Australia a loss of $1,300

Worked out from ATO, Taxation Statistics 2023-24, under CC BY 2.5 AU. How we work these out.

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How many people living in 2026 declared a capital gain?

In 2023-24, 3,052 people living in 2026 declared a net capital gain, 12% of its 25,187 taxpayers, against 8% across New South Wales. Their average net capital gain was $100,400, against $35,000 across the state.

A stack of coins for each average net capital gain, 2026's marked

These are gains of every kind, such as on shares, a business or property anywhere, counted where each person lives, not gains on property sold in 2026.

Worked out from ATO, Taxation Statistics 2023-24, under CC BY 2.5 AU. How we work these out.

Which postcodes are near 2026?

Which postcodes are near 2026?
PostcodePeople who declared rentShare who made a loss
2023 People who declared rent 1,725Share who made a loss 42%
2024 People who declared rent 1,614Share who made a loss 48%
2025 People who declared rent 1,099Share who made a loss 47%
2027 People who declared rent 1,421Share who made a loss 41%
2028 People who declared rent 729Share who made a loss 42%
2029 People who declared rent 1,471Share who made a loss 41%