Taylor Swift's ring or an Aussie home? The $1.54 million question
When Travis Kelce got down on one knee with a $1.54 million diamond ring, Taylor Swift said Yes.
Taylor's sparkler is priceless to her, but in Australia, $1.54 million is just another bidding war away from a family home.
Fans called it the ultimate Love Story - but Aussies couldn't help asking: 'What could that buy in real estate?'
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Money.com.au ran the numbers, comparing the ring's price tag to property across Australia's capitals on view.com.au.
Finance expert Sean Callery says it's no surprise we're making the comparison:
"For Australians, property is the real love language. $1.54 million might buy you a sparkling diamond, but in today's housing market, it's actually a pretty modest home."
What Taylor's ring buys around Australia
Sydney - You're Losing Me... to a Harbour view apartment
In Sydney, $1.55 million gets you a two-bedroom harbour-view apartment in St Leonards.
Compact, stylish - but definitely no Cruel Summer mansion.
Melbourne - Style never goes out of fashion
For $1.55 million in Melbourne, you could score a five-bedroom, three-bathroom family haven in beachside suburb Williamstown. With polished floorboards, bright natural light, and a luxe kitchen with stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances, it's the kind of house you'd want to Stay Stay Stay.
Upstairs, the parents' retreat with walk-in robe and ensuite offers Style while flexible living spaces mean you've got room for family or guests.
Outside, the alfresco zone is complete with a bespoke pizza oven, plumbed sink, and BBQ bench, perfect for Swiftie-style entertaining.
Brisbane - You Belong With Me (in a Queenslander)
In Brisbane, $1.55 million could land you a three-bedroom character home in Camp Hill that hits all the right notes. Inside, original polished timber floors and a bright kitchen lead out to an undercover back deck - perfect for nights when you just Shake It Off with friends.
Downstairs, there's a bonus multipurpose room (yes, complete with its own pool table) that's straight-up The Last Great American Dynasty energy.
Step out to the rear deck and you'll find an inviting inground pool overlooking a large fenced backyard - the ultimate Daylight escape.
Adelaide - Enchanted in Norwood
In Adelaide, that budget scores an 1890's storybook Villa with corner perks in soulful Stepney.
With light-filled living, an ornate fireplace and French doors leading to a sunny northern garden/patio it's a Love Story waiting to be written.
Perth - Wildest Dreams in Doubleview
In Perth, $1.55 million could get you a three-bedroom home in Doubleview that blends comfort with potential.
Featuring generously sized bedrooms, a modernised second bathroom/laundry, and ceiling fans throughout, it's move-in ready - but also full of possibilities for anyone looking to Begin Again.
From Blank Space apartments in Sydney to full-scale Enchanted dreams in Melbourne, it shows how different theproperty Love Story can be - depending on your postcode.
Originally published as Taylor Swift's ring or an Aussie home? The $1.54 million question
