One of the most important things that you should consider before moving to Australia is accommodation. As an international student, there are different types of accommodations available throughout Australia. In this article, we are focusing more on the accommodation options available in Perth.

There are few possibilities for secondary school students since they must live in a homestay with an Australian family or in the school’s boarding facilities.  You can only live on-campus, in a homestay, or in a shared rental house/apartment with other students or friends if you are 18 years or older.

You may also live in student accommodation providers around Perth like The Switch, Campus Perth or The Student Housing Company.

HomeStay

Cost: $235 to $325AUD per week

In the host country, a homestay is a cultural interaction between an overseas student or guest and a local individual or family. It’s a fantastic method to practice conversational English while also getting a taste of Western Australian culture and lifestyle.

It is a cost-effective option for lodging. Single or shared rooms are frequently available for homestays. Meals are normally provided, however self-catering homestay alternatives are available for a lower cost. You will be expected to clean up after yourself because you will be living in someone else’s house, especially in common spaces.

On-Campus Accommodation

Cost: $90 to $280AUD per week

Full-time students at Perth’s universities and institutes have a number of housing options, including flats, residential colleges, and halls.

On or around the campus, residence halls are located. They often have up to six rooms per unit, as well as a common living area and kitchen. Some housekeeping services will be included in your payments, and some houses will even provide meals.

Residential colleges are slightly more costly, but they include housing and meals. They may also provide recreational and social opportunities, as well as tutoring, libraries, and computer access.

Because each college will have various housing possibilities, it is recommended to contact the institution directly to inquire about on-campus housing. Check out accommodation options for these universities if you wish to.

Renting

If you can’t afford in-campus housing or boarding schools, you might want to look into renting a room. Lots of houses have either furnished or unfurnished rooms available for rent  You may look for rooms for rent in Perth on websites like Flatmates.com.au or Student.com.

Many students choose this option since they can live independently with their friends as shared accommodation and have total control over their spending.

You can browse for student accommodations in websites like flatmates.au and amberstudent.com and select rooms for a number of people or just for yourself.

Youth Hostels

Cost:$90 to $160AUD per week

Privately owned hostels or non-profit organizations such as Youth Hostels Australia run hostels (YHA) can also be an option for accommodation.

Both the Perth City YHA and the Fremantle Prison YHA provide dedicated Twin Share and Single Student Rooms with personal workstations and five-star amenities such as a swimming pool, movie room, community kitchen, and shared toilet.

In a youth hostel, through free in-house activities like welcome receptions, neighborhood walking tours, and group dinners, students have many opportunities to get to know each other on a deeper level while also being immersed in local culture.

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