Rental Bond Calculator Australia 2026 – NSW, VIC and QLD
Estimate the highest bond a landlord can generally ask for on a standard residential tenancy. Enter weekly rent on the New South Wales, Victoria or Queensland page. Figures come from NSW Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs Victoria and the Residential Tenancies Authority for 2026.
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How the maximum is set
New South Wales
NSW Fair Trading limits a rental bond to 4 weeks rent. The same 4-week figure applies at every weekly rent level. A separate pet bond is not allowed.
Victoria
Consumer Affairs Victoria limits a bond to one month’s rent when weekly rent is $900 or less. Above $900 a week, or if VCAT sets a higher amount, there is no published dollar cap.
Queensland
The RTA limits a general tenancy bond to 4 weeks rent, including properties that used to sit above the old $700 weekly exception. Moveable dwellings use a shorter cap.
Bond is not rent
The bond is held by the state authority. Rent in advance and holding fees have their own limits. If rent later rises, extra bond is a separate question — see the rent increase calculators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a rental bond?
A rental bond is a security amount paid at the start of a tenancy and held by the state bond authority. It is not rent in advance. It can be claimed at the end of the tenancy for unpaid rent or certain damage, and it is otherwise returned to the tenant.
How much bond can a landlord ask for in 2026?
It depends on the state. New South Wales and Queensland cap a standard residential bond at 4 weeks rent. Victoria caps it at one month’s rent when weekly rent is $900 or less, and has no published dollar cap above that weekly amount unless VCAT sets one.
Is one month the same as 4 weeks?
No. Four weeks is weekly rent multiplied by 4. One calendar month is weekly rent × 52 ÷ 12, which is a little higher. Victoria’s published maximum uses one month. New South Wales and Queensland use 4 weeks.
Does Queensland still allow a larger bond when rent is high?
No. From 30 September 2024 the former exception for weekly rent above $700 was removed. A general tenancy in Queensland is capped at 4 weeks rent at every rent level.
Is this legal advice?
No. These pages give general information so you can apply the published maximum to a weekly rent figure. They are not legal advice and not a decision about your tenancy. Confirm the official source for your state before you pay or ask for a bond.