US v Aussie wages v cost of living

Sir Thomas said
500-600 a week for rent thats 26,000-31200 a year?

with houses starting at $350,000 for an old rough 3 bed room, and an average 3-4 bed at around $450,000 and good 4-5 bed room houses around $550,000 - $650,000 that's the rent they get!

pleased my place is paid for!