They started on the sunny shores of Summer Bay, earning a few hundred dollars a week.

From Chris Hemsworth to Kate Ritchie, these former Aussie soap stars have turned their humble beginnings on Home and Away into impressive real estate portfolios.

Here’s how the small-screen favourites became property power players.

Chris Hemsworth

Estimated Net Worth: $200 million

Long before he was cast as the God of Thunder Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Chris Hemsworth appeared on Home and Away.

The Melbourne-born actor joined the iconic soap in 2004 as Kim Hyde. He departed the series after three years in 2007.

The Hollywood star has built an impressive real estate portfolio, primarily in Australia.

In 2013, Hemsworth bought a Malibu home from Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan for $US4

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