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PORTFOLIO ROI · AUSTRALIA

LANDLORD TAX DEPRECIATION CALCULATOR

Under Australian tax law, minor capital improvements to investment property assets can be claimed as deductions in the year of purchase. Pick your portfolio size, marginal tax rate, and current maintenance cycle — we’ll show first-year deduction, marginal tax refund, and 5-year maintenance saved. Indicative only — confirm with your tax agent.

Properties in Portfolio 4
Avg. Maintenance & Replacement Cost $250

Includes replacement clothesline cable, frame rust treatment, and tradesperson labour callouts.

Tenant Turn Rate (Average stay) 2 Years
Marginal Tax Rate
19%
$18k-$45k
30%
$45k-$120k
32.5%
$120k-$135k
37%
$135k-$190k
45%
$190k+
First-Year Depreciation (AUD)
$1,196
Marginal Tax Return
$389
5-Yr Maintenance Saved
$1,000
Clothesline Lifespan
10+ Yrs

Tier: $360/unit @ 4 units · Volume tiers: $360 (1–4) · $330 (5–9) · $310 (10–24) · quote (25+)

25+ units? Talk to us.

Large-volume orders (25+ units) ship as palletised freight at preferential rates. Request a tailored quote and we’ll include depreciation paperwork ready for your accountant.

Upgrade Comparison

FEATURE SPECIFICATION STANDARD UNPROTECTED LINE WCG PROTECTED LINE
UV Damage (QLD Sun) Cable Rotting PVC coating cracks inside 2 years Shielded 100% blockout. Fabric resists fade for 8+ years
Rust & Frames Water Pooling Frame joints rust due to constant damp exposure Protected Triple-sleeve tension frame pushes rain away
Tenant Inspections Sagging Cable Negative visual feedback during rental audits Neat & Tensioned Clean presentation, improves rental valuation
Tax Classification General repair when broken (unplanned expense) Depreciable plant · under the small-business instant asset write-off threshold
Maintenance Costs High frequency. Cable replacement and frame repairs required Zero maintenance. Protected structure extends frame lifespan