Dwelling-to-Income Ratio
noundwel·ling-to-in·come ra·ti·opronounced DWEL-ing-too-IN-kum RAY-shee-oh
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Dwelling-to-Income Ratio mean?
The median dwelling value divided by the median household income. A ratio of 8.0x means the median home costs 8 times the median annual household income.
How the noun Dwelling-to-Income Ratio is used
Sydney's dwelling-to-income ratio sitting above 13x means the typical household would need over 13 years of gross income to buy the median home.
Synonyms
price-to-income ratio, housing affordability ratio
Related words
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MLA citation: "Dwelling-to-Income Ratio." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/dwelling-to-income-ratio. Accessed 29 May 2026.
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