Rent Increase Calculator Australia 2026 – NSW, VIC and QLD

Check how often rent can rise, how much written notice is required, and what a proposed new rent means as a dollar and percentage change. Calculators use 2026 rules from NSW Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs Victoria and the Residential Tenancies Authority.

General information only. This is not legal advice and not a ruling on whether a notice is valid. Social housing, some older fixed-term clauses, rooming houses and exempt lessors can follow different rules. Check the official source and get independent advice before you act. In line with ASIC’s general-information guidance, we do not recommend a specific financial product.

Select a state

New South Wales

Once in any 12 months

60 days written notice

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Victoria

Once every 12 months

90 days prescribed notice

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Queensland

Once every 12 months for the premises

2 months notice (general tenancy)

Open the QLD calculator →

What each calculator shows

New rent and percentage

Enter the current weekly rent and the proposed weekly rent. The result is the dollar change and the percentage change. A fall in rent is labelled as a decrease.

Earliest next increase

Enter the day the current rent started. The earliest next increase is 12 months later. That date is a timing estimate, not a finding that a particular notice is valid.

Notice deadline

The last day to give notice for that earliest date is 60 days earlier in NSW, 90 days earlier in Victoria, and 2 calendar months earlier for a Queensland general tenancy.

Bond is separate

A rent rise does not automatically change the bond. Use the rental bond calculators to see the published maximum from weekly rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often can rent be increased in 2026?

In New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland a typical private tenancy can have rent increased only once in any 12-month period. New South Wales also bars an increase in the first 12 months of an agreement. Queensland measures the 12-month gap for the premises, including earlier tenants.

How much notice is required?

New South Wales requires at least 60 days written notice. Victoria requires at least 90 days on the prescribed form (from 25 November 2025). Queensland requires at least two months written notice for a periodic general tenancy, or four weeks for rooming accommodation.

Is there a cap on how large the increase can be?

None of these three states publishes a percentage or dollar cap for a standard private tenancy. The calculator shows the dollar and percentage change so you can see the size of a proposed rise. A tenant may still be able to challenge an excessive increase through the relevant tribunal.

What date should I enter?

Enter the day the current rent started. That is the last increase date, or the tenancy start date if the rent has not changed. The earliest next increase is 12 months after that day. Notice must be given before that day by the published notice period.

Is this legal advice?

No. These pages apply published frequency and notice rules to the figures you enter. They are general information only, not legal advice, and not a decision about whether a particular notice is valid. Check the official source for your state.