Student housing in Australia

You will need somewhere to live while you are studying. The options available to you will depend on your university, its location, and your preferences. 

 

⦁ University provided accommodation. Many universities will have accommodation they manage for students. But few will have enough to house all their students, though, so it is often prioritized for particular groups, such as international students and first year undergraduates. Check with your university

to see what they have on offer and how you can apply. 

 

⦁ Managed student accommodation. Privately run student accommodation is becoming increasingly common, especially in urban locations. These will typically include a room which shares communal facilities such as living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. They will usually include costs like energy and internet, some will even include things like servicing, or have canteens on site. 

 

⦁ Private renting or leasing. Although more common for the second year and after, when you have established friends with whom you can share, there are lots of sites that can help you find places to rent, often targeted at students. 

 

 

 

 

You can find out when to apply for university accommodation through your university website. However, if you are considering private options, it’s sensible to start looking as soon as you have confirmation of your place. There is usually a high demand for accommodation, especially in cities, where students can find themselves competing with everyone else to find somewhere to live. 

 

 

Amber is a portal that lists private student accommodation across the world. 

Student is another portal which focuses on helping international students identify accommodation 

Property is a general real estate sales and rental site, but features properties that will be suitable for students.