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Housing Accommodation options and costs students Study Australia
There are lots of international students in Melbourne. There may be students from your country or your friends or relatives already in Australia. You will need to search around for their contacts for temporary or permanent accommodation.
It is a good idea to arrange some form of temporary accommodation before you come to Australia. This will allow you time to get to know the place where you will be living and look for a more permanent place to stay.
Your education institution might be able to help you, or you can look up hostels and book online at www.yha.com.au orwww.hostels.com
Housing/Accommodation Links
Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent ...
Home: Office of Housing - Department of Human Services, Victoria ...
Housing and Property - australia.gov.au
www.domain.com.au and www.realestate.com.au
It is a good idea to discuss the following, This will help you to better communicate with them, and to get the most out of your Homestay experience:
- When should I pay the rent or phone bill?;
- What are the rules about using the kitchen, using the telephone/internet, washing my clothes, going out and having my friends over?;
- What time at night should I stop receiving incoming telephone calls?;
- When is the latest I can return home after school? (For students who are in high school or under the age of 18); and
- How much notice should I give if I decide to move out? When can I get my deposit returned?
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Accommodation options
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Approximate cost
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Homestay
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A$110–270 a week
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Homestay is a great way for younger international students to immerse themselves in Australian life, and benefit from the safety and supervision of adults. Meals are usually included in the cost, but self-catering Homestay is sometimes available. Single or shared rooms are available. Institutions maintain registers of families who board international students during the academic year. Institutions check that these families are reputable and offer accommodation at a reasonable standard.
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Hostels and guest houses
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A$80–135 a week
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Hostels are usually run by organisations such as Youth Hostels Australia and the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Students share kitchen and bathroom facilities.
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Shared accommodation
Rental accommodation
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A$70–250 a week
A$100–400 a week
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Sharing off-campus accommodation is very popular with international students. You should look for advertisements on campus noticeboards and local newspapers. Expect that you will have to provide your own furniture. When renting a house, apartment or bed sitter, landlords require rent to be paid in advance, and will require a security bond equal to one months’ rent.
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Boarding schools
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A$10,000–20,000 a year
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Many private secondary schools provide accommodation, meals and laundry services for international students. Note: Tuition fees are in addition to the boarding fees.
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Campus accommodation
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A$80–250 per week
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