Don't forget rates too. I know they're not exactly part of a mortgage, but they can be fairly hefty too!

I'd say anywhere between 3-5 hundred thousand. Most houses around here (small rural town in NSW) are around 200,000 - 300 000 for a decent house.
There is a beautiful place called "Apple Gum" that has been on the market for nearly the whole 2 or so years we've lived here, just from the pics I am in love. But it is also 750,000!