When moving out of your parents, should you buy or rent a house. Many people think renting is a waste of money as you're making the landlord rich instead of yourself. That makes sense.I'm going to buy then. Not so fast, as buying can also be a huge waste of money. Now, I'm really confused.What's the answer. You can usually save money by renting if you stay there for 5 years or less. Any more than that, you might as well buy the house.Thanks, Mark. I'm going to follow you. ...

Core Insights - A recent report reveals that in certain areas of Australia, buying a home is cheaper than renting, presenting opportunities for first-time buyers [1][3] - Only 6% of suburbs across Australia have average monthly mortgage payments lower than rent for houses, while the figure is 22.8% for apartments [1][3] - Perth is identified as the most affordable capital city for homebuyers, particularly for apartments, with 82.9% of its suburbs being cheaper to buy than rent [1][3] Summary by Category National Overview - Across Australia, 6% of suburbs have lower monthly mortgage payments than rent for houses, and 22.8% for apartments [1][3] - In regional areas, the proportion increases to 14% for houses and 31.3% for apartments [1][3] Capital Cities - Perth shows the best performance in terms of buying being cheaper than renting, with 4.8% of suburbs for houses and 82.9% for apartments [8][10] - Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide are the most challenging cities for buyers, with all surveyed suburbs showing that renting is cheaper than buying [1][3] Specific Suburb Insights - The top suburb where buying is cheaper than renting is Baynton, with a difference of 664 AUD per week [6][8] - In the capital cities, the only suburb where buying is cheaper than renting is Chambers Flat in Brisbane [9][10] - The largest difference in buying versus renting in capital cities is found in Burswood, Perth, where buying an apartment is 254 AUD cheaper per week than renting [10][12] Market Dynamics - The unique dynamics of mining towns, such as high wages and limited rental supply, contribute to higher rental prices [6][8] - The report suggests that potential buyers should assess their financial situation and consider areas where buying may be more feasible [4][8]