Where newly single Aussies can move for under $4000

A break-up can smash your heart – and your bank account – but if you’re forced to start over, Tasmania is the cheapest place in Australia to do it. Fresh research from iSelect reveals the Apple Isle is the nation’s most affordable state or territory for newly single Australians setting up a new home, with the average post-split move costing $3922. That might sound manageable next to the eye-watering figures in bigger markets, but it still amounts to 5.59 weeks of average income in Tasmania, based on a typical monthly wage of $3038. South Australia ranked as the country’s second-cheapest place to rebuild after a split, with average moving costs of $4005, or 5.46 weeks of pay. MORE NEWS ‘Surprised’: Snake emerges from family’s toilet Common $4 item saves Aus home from $8k disaster ‘Really cheap’: Aus couple snap up $16k ski home in Japan The Northern Territory came in third, with a fresh start setting residents back $4213. Because average monthly earnings are higher there at $4056, Territorians need about 4.50 weeks of wages to cover the cost. Source: iSelect That comes as Darwin holds its title as Australia’s cheapest capital city to buy into, with dwellings selling for a median $63...