Once you’ve decided where you would like to live, you’ll need to find a home. There are many options available, but how will you know which is right for your needs?

Finding a home to suit your needs can be tricky if you haven’t spent the time researching your options. To make your move to Australia as comfortable as possible, you’ll need to know the type of accommodation you want and what fits within your budget. Remember, to rent you’ll need to provide a returnable security deposit, a bond (which is usually four weeks rent), and up to four weeks rent in advance. It’s also a good idea to check the transport situation around the areas that you’re looking into to see if there is a reasonable commute route.

Renting

Renting accommodation in Australia is well regulated to protect both the renter and the property owner. You can find more information about your rights and what you’ll need to provide in order to rent a property at tenanthelp.com.au

Whether you’re renting with friends or on your own, there are plenty of websites that offer a wide variety of places that you can search for by type, location, size and price.

• realestate.com.au
• realestateview.com.au
• domain.com.au
• rent.com.au

You can also consider looking at share and student accommodation websites as another option.

• easyroommate.com
• thepad.com.au
• urbanest.com.au

On campus

Living on campus can be convenient, cheap and a great way to meet like-minded people. Check out australianuniversities.com.au

Homestay

A big move to another country can be quite a daunting prospect at any age. For many students, especially younger ones, living with a family in a homestay can help you feel more comfortable and supported.

• homestaynetwork.org
• ozhomestay.com.au