Enter your quoted monthly rent to see whether it is above market, below market, or within the typical range — and what the rent-to-revenue ratio means for your viability.
How it works
Two signals. One decision.
The checker runs two independent tests: (1) is the dollar figure above market for comparable tenancies, and (2) does it pass the rent-to-revenue ratio test for your business type. A rent can be within typical range but still fail the ratio test — or look expensive but pass it because your category commands high revenue.
Market comparison
Checks your quoted rent against typical asking rents for comparable tenancies (city + suburb zone + business type). Ranges draw on commercial listing data and CBRE/Colliers market reports.
Rent-to-revenue ratio
Divides your rent by the typical monthly revenue band for your business type in that zone. Under 10% is ideal. 10–12% is healthy. 12–15% is CAUTION. Over 15% is NO — rent will dominate your P&L.
Maximum viable rent
Calculates the ceiling rent that keeps your ratio at 10% of that revenue band. This is your hard walkaway number in negotiation — below it is GO, above it starts costing you margin every month.
Negotiation guidance
If the rent fails the ratio test, the tool tells you exactly how much you need to negotiate down and which lease clauses (rent-free period, CPI cap) reduce your effective cost without changing face rent.
About these ranges. These are indicative bands from listing aggregates and published surveys, not live listings for your exact suite. They reflect typical asking rents for a standard 80–120 sqm tenancy, not specific addresses, sizes, or fit-out conditions. A premium corner with 12m frontage will always be above range; a second-floor space with no signage rights will be below. Verify with 2–3 comparable live listings from REA or commercial agents before using this as a negotiation anchor. For a full address-level verdict — including competitor density, foot traffic, and whether the location can generate the revenue the rent requires — run a Locatalyze report.
Rent checks out. Now verify the address.
A fair rent is a necessary condition — not a sufficient one. The full Locatalyze report shows competitor density, foot traffic, and demographics for your exact address, so you know whether the location can generate the revenue the rent requires.