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Step 3 of 12 — Financial Position
What is your household income before tax?
Include all regular income sources. This helps us calculate your realistic borrowing capacity.
$120,000
Why we ask this
We apply APRA's 3% stress buffer to calculate how much you can actually borrow — not just the bank's headline rate.
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Your Investment Report
78
Nearly Ready
Top 22% of assessments this month
Borrowing Capacity$680K–$840K
Recommended StrategyHybrid
Top Suburb MatchLiverpool NSW
Deposit Shortfall$18K needed
Your Top Suburb Matches
Liverpool NSW8.4
$685K median· 4.8% yield· 1.1% vacancy
Ipswich QLD8.1
$580K median· 5.2% yield· 0.9% vacancy
Geelong VIC7.9
$720K median· 4.3% yield· 1.4% vacancy
Based on your $680K–$840K capacity · Updated Mar 2026
THE CHALLENGE — 01

Property investing shouldn't
feel this overwhelming

Most Australians want to invest in property but get stuck in the same three traps. We built Brickwise to eliminate all three.

01

"How much can I actually borrow?"

Confused by APRA buffer rules, LVR tiers, and wildly different estimates from every bank. The real number is buried under layers of complexity.

Using a bank's headline calculator — it ignores the mandatory 3% stress buffer and existing debt obligations.

02

"Where should I invest?"

There are over 15,000 suburbs in Australia. Which ones have the right mix of growth, yield, and safety for your specific position?

Analysis paralysis is real. Without a framework, you spend months researching and still aren't confident.

03

"What do I do first?"

Even with savings and suburbs in mind, the sequence of steps — pre-approval, broker, conveyancer, building inspection — feels overwhelming.

First-time investors wait 18 months longer than necessary due to uncertainty about the correct sequence of steps.

THE PROCESS — 02

Three steps to
investment clarity

We've distilled the complexity of Australian property investment into a clear, data-backed path.

01

Answer 12 questions

About your income, savings, goals, and risk appetite. Takes under 10 minutes. No financial expertise required.

02

Get your personalised report

Borrowing capacity, strategy recommendation, and suburb matches — all calculated to APRA standards using your actual numbers.

78
$680K–840K
Hybrid
03

Take confident action

Compare suburbs, model scenarios, and connect with vetted brokers. Know exactly what to do next, and in what sequence.

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PRODUCT PREVIEW — 03

This is what your report
actually looks like

Your Score — Liverpool Investor Profile
78/100
Nearly Ready
Top 22% of assessments this month
Financial Health89%
Borrowing Strength74%
Market Timing71%
Deposit Position62%
Key Metrics
Recommended StrategyHybrid (Buy & Hold)
Time to Purchase Ready4–6 months
Deposit Shortfall$18K
Top Suburb MatchLiverpool NSW
Your Next Three Steps
1
Save additional $18K to reach 12% deposit at your target price point
2
Get a mortgage pre-approval from a broker — we can introduce you to vetted ones
3
Begin suburb deep-dive research using your personalised match list
SUBURB INTELLIGENCE — 04

179 suburbs.
22 data sources.
One clear picture.

We don't list every suburb in Australia and call it research. We cover 179 curated markets with verified data across growth drivers, yield history, demographic trends, and infrastructure pipeline.

8.4
Liverpool NSW
South-West Sydney
Median Price
$685K
Gross Yield
4.8%
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
5yr Growth
+38%
Western Sydney Airport, Aerotropolis precinct, and $14B infrastructure pipeline make Liverpool one of the most compelling long-term plays in Greater Sydney.
Infrastructure PlayStrong Rental DemandPopulation Growth
8.1
Ipswich QLD
South-East Queensland
Median Price
$580K
Gross Yield
5.2%
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
5yr Growth
+51%
Olympic LegacySEQ City Deal
MARKET PULSE

RBA Cash Rate

4.10%
Mar 2026 — Cut 0.25%
First cut since Nov 2020. Further easing expected H2 2026. Serviceability buffer remains 3%.
7.9
Geelong VIC
Greater Geelong
Median Price
$720K
Gross Yield
4.3%
Vacancy Rate
1.4%
5yr Growth
+29%
Sea Change DemandLifestyle Premium
7.7
Rockingham WA
Perth South
Median Price
$620K
Gross Yield
5.6%
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
5yr Growth
+44%
WA resources boom, strong employment, and Perth's still-affordable relative median make Rockingham one of the highest-yielding coastal markets in Australia right now.
Resources EconomyTop YieldDefence Employment

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RESULTS — 05

From overwhelmed
to invested

★★★★★

“I was completely lost before Brickwise. Spent months reading forums and got more confused with every post. Within 30 minutes of the assessment I had a clear plan — now I own my first investment property in Ipswich.”

SM
Sarah M.
First-time investor · Brisbane, QLD
★★★★★

“The borrowing calculator alone saved me weeks of going back and forth with brokers. I had three wildly different quotes and had no idea which was realistic. Brickwise made it crystal clear — my actual number is $720K, not the $950K one lender was quoting.”

JK
James K.
2 investment properties · Sydney, NSW
★★★★★

“Finally a tool that explains property investing in plain English. No jargon, no broker upsells, no referral spam. Did the assessment on a Sunday afternoon and had a clear action plan by dinner. Purchased in Liverpool 4 months later.”

PT
Priya T.
First-time investor · Melbourne, VIC
PRICING — 06

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FAQ — 07

Questions? We have answers.

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Know your number.
Make your move.

30 minutes. Real data. No broker. No jargon. Your personalised Australian property investment report — free to start.

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