🇦🇺 Sydney · AUD salary guide
Is A$9,000 enough in Sydney?
A full breakdown of whether A$9,000/month covers the cost of living in Sydney — including take-home pay after tax, monthly costs, your savings rate, and how long until financial independence.
📊 A 17% savings rate means reaching financial independence in roughly 33 years. To accelerate: increase income, reduce rent (your largest cost at A$3,000/month), or plan to spend retirement in a lower-cost location.
Key facts about Sydney
High housing costs are the main headwind. Superannuation provides a solid retirement base but is locked until 60. Strong professional salaries.
Tax situation
Income tax up to 45% plus 2% Medicare levy. A A$100,000 salary takes home roughly A$73,000.
Best investment accounts
Superannuation (11% employer contribution on top of salary). Additional ETF investing via CommSec or Pearler.
Your path to financial independence in Sydney
FIRE number for SydneyBased on average costs of A$5100/month, your financial independence number is A$1,530,000 — the portfolio that covers your costs indefinitely at a 4% annual withdrawal.