Property Maintenance Costs in Australia

1. Council rates (approximately A$1,500–2,500/year)

This is a fee payable every year, paid quarterly, covering matters such as community management and rubbish collection.

2. Sewerage charges (approximately A$800/year)

The water charge covers the maintenance and repair of sewerage pipes, payable quarterly.

3. Body corporate fees (apartments and townhouses only)

For master-planned house communities or apartments, body corporate fees are payable, with the amount varying by project. A one-bedroom apartment is around A$3,000 per year, a two-bedroom apartment around A$4,000 per year, and a townhouse around A$2,500 per year.

4. Property management fees (approximately 7%–9% of the rent)

The property management company's services include: finding tenants for owners, property maintenance, collecting rent, and paying maintenance fees on the owner's behalf.

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