Table A2.

Variable dictionary

VariableDefinitionTypeScale / codingSource
Log rentNatural logarithm of weekly asking rent (AUD)Continuousln($/week)Realestate.com.au listing
SizeInternal floor areaContinuousListing / floor plan
Floor levelFloor number of apartment within buildingContinuousInteger (ground = 1)Listing
Building ageYears since building completion (2026 minus completion year)ContinuousYearsCouncil records / listing
Station distanceWalking distance to nearest train stationContinuouskmGoogle maps
FurnishedWhether apartment is listed as furnishedBinary1 = furnished, 0 = unfurnishedListing
BTR dummyWhether apartment is in a BTR developmentBinary1 = BTR, 0 = PRSConfirmed via listing
ConciergeOn-site concierge or reception serviceBinary1 = present, 0 = absentListing / building website
Gym/PoolBasic gym or swimming Pool facilityBinary1 = present, 0 = absentListing / building website
LibraryLibrary or reading roomBinary1 = present, 0 = absentListing / building website
Private diningBookable private dining roomBinary1 = present, 0 = absentListing / building website
Co-working/meetingCo-working space or bookable meeting roomBinary1 = present, 0 = absentListing / building website
Pet friendlyBuilding permits petsBinary1 = yes, 0 = noListing / building website
Service scoreCount of service amenities present (concierge, parking, pet-friendly, furnished)Count0–4Computed
Wellness scoreCount of wellness amenities present (gym/Pool, fitness studio, golf/tennis)Count0–3Computed
Social scoreCount of social amenities present (cinema, BBQ, library, podcast studio)Count0–4Computed
Dining scoreCount of dining amenities present (private dining, café/restaurant)Count0–2Computed
Working scoreCount of working amenities present (co-working/meeting rooms)Count0–1Computed

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