BRBondRefund.onlineStart calculating

Bond back estimate

How much bond might you actually get back?

This calculator gives renters a fast estimate before replying to an agent, landlord or property manager about deductions.

See the refund amount after claimed deductions
Use it before agreeing to cleaning or damage costs
Keep the number simple before you move into dispute mode

Country

Using Australia terms and AUD amounts.

Instant estimate

Estimated bond back$2,050
Claimed share14.6%

Australia estimate: compare the claimed charges with your photos, reports and receipts.

Check the final rule with your state or territory tenancy authority and your lease papers.

This is general information only and not legal or financial advice.

Best for

You have been given a deduction amount and want to sense-check it
You are comparing multiple claimed costs before responding
You want to see whether the missing bond amount is small or serious

Use the result well

01Match every deduction against your entry report, exit photos and written messages.
02Ask for itemised invoices or quotes if the amount feels vague or inflated.
03If the number is larger than expected, read the dispute and wear-and-tear guides before responding.

Quick answer

Estimate how much of your rental bond you may get back after cleaning, damage, rent or other claimed deductions.

If you paid a $2,400 bond and the agent claims $350 in deductions, the estimated refund is $2,050.

What this estimate means

Your refund usually depends on the bond paid, the deductions being claimed, and the evidence on both sides. Use this as a planning estimate first, then compare the numbers with your condition report, photos, receipts and written messages before agreeing to any money being kept.

Example scenario

If you paid a $2,400 bond and the agent claims $350 in deductions, the estimated refund is $2,050.

Good next pages

See the bond timelineRead the NSW bond guideCheck wear and tear examples

Related guides

How Long Does a Bond Refund Take?Understand the usual bond refund timeline and what can slow it down.How to Dispute Bond DeductionsSteps to review, question and document claimed deductions.Fair Wear and Tear in AustraliaPlain-English examples of wear, damage and evidence renters can keep.

Frequently asked questions

Can this calculator tell me what I am legally owed?

No. It is a general estimate based on the numbers entered and does not decide legal entitlement.

What counts as a deduction?

Common claimed deductions include cleaning, unpaid rent, damage repairs and replacement costs, but each claim should be supported by evidence.

What should I do before accepting deductions?

Ask for an itemised list, invoices or quotes, and compare the claim with your entry and exit condition evidence.