NSW Rental Bond Calculator 2026 – Maximum 4 Weeks Rent
Estimate the highest rental bond a landlord or agent can generally ask for on a New South Wales residential tenancy. NSW Fair Trading limits that amount to 4 weeks rent at every weekly rent level.
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How the NSW maximum works
Multiply weekly rent by 4. A $550 weekly rent has a $2,200 maximum bond. The same method applies if the weekly rent is much higher. Unlike Victoria, New South Wales does not lift the cap once rent passes a published threshold.
The bond is separate from rent in advance (generally no more than 2 weeks) and from a holding fee (generally no more than 1 week, and only after an application is approved). Those amounts are not added into the bond figure shown here.
What this calculator leaves out
It covers a standard residential tenancy. It does not price a boarder or lodger arrangement, or decide whether an amount labelled something other than “bond” is still a bond. If rent later rises, New South Wales does not treat extra bond as a routine follow-on — use theNSW rent increase calculator for frequency and notice rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum rental bond in NSW?
NSW Fair Trading states that a rental bond must be no more than 4 weeks rent. The Residential Tenancies Act 2010 says a person must not require or receive a bond that exceeds 4 weeks rent under the agreement as it stood when the bond was paid.
Does a high weekly rent change the NSW cap?
No. The 4-week limit applies at every rent level. There is no published weekly-rent threshold that lifts the cap.
Can a landlord ask for a pet bond in NSW?
No. NSW Fair Trading lists a bond to keep a pet as a cost tenants do not have to pay. The only bond figure in this calculator is the ordinary rental bond.
Where is the bond held?
The bond is lodged with NSW Fair Trading through Rental Bonds Online. The landlord or agent must invite the tenant to use that service and give a reasonable chance to pay there.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page applies the published 4-week maximum to the weekly rent you enter. It is general information only, not legal advice, and not a ruling about your agreement. Check NSW Fair Trading if your situation is unusual.